In what simply feels like the latest public-facing event to hit the chopping block, Google's largest and most important conference has officially been cancelled due to rising issues from the COVID-19 coronavirus. In the event you've been living under a rock and don't know, COVID-19 is spreading now … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2020 has been cancelled due to coronavirus concerns
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Google Assistant broadcast to specific speakers is finally on the way
A QUICK WORD: In all the years we've been doing this, we've had a few times where Gabriel and I accidentally began working on the same topic for an article. In those times, we've always caught it before publishing. This time I missed it. Our schedules get hectic, we work in-office and remotely, … [Read more...] about Google Assistant broadcast to specific speakers is finally on the way
Chrome OS 80 reverted to 79: should you downgrade? [Update: Chrome OS 80 is back]
Update: Shortly after publishing this article, the release server for Chrome OS has updated again and it looks like Chrome OS 80 has returned. Whatever the problem was, I presume Google has addressed it and the update contains a fix. Shortly after posing the question "What happened to Chrome OS … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 80 reverted to 79: should you downgrade? [Update: Chrome OS 80 is back]
Android 11 coming to Chromebooks and will overhaul Android apps on Chrome OS
Just last week on The Chrome Cast, we were discussing a mysterious new version of the Android container that has been in the works for a long time over in the Chromium Repositories. We didn't talk long as I've had trouble narrowing down exactly why this newer way of running Android on Chromebooks … [Read more...] about Android 11 coming to Chromebooks and will overhaul Android apps on Chrome OS
Google may be fixing my biggest gripe about its smart speakers
It's hard to believe but it has been nearly four years since Mario Queiroz took the stage at I/O and announced the first Google Home speaker. That speaker put down the foundation for what is now a growing expanse of Nest and third-party devices all powered by the Google Assistant. Over time, Google … [Read more...] about Google may be fixing my biggest gripe about its smart speakers
Chrome OS 80 is here after a brief hiatus
We just put pen to paper this morning about the strange absence of Chrome OS 80. Usually, Chrome OS updates travel through the different levels of Stable, Beta, and Developer Channels on a routine, 6-week schedule. Though the Beta and Developer Channels had already moved on to 81 and 82 … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 80 is here after a brief hiatus
Google drops MSRP of the Pixel Slate and throws in the Pen and keyboard
Not once have I ever stated that the Pixel Slate was a bad device. As a matter of fact, it is an amazing and inspiring piece of hardware that is capable of running Chrome OS as well as just about any Chromebook. Our biggest gripe about Google's tablet-first Chromebook has always been the price. Yes, … [Read more...] about Google drops MSRP of the Pixel Slate and throws in the Pen and keyboard
Chrome OS 80 has disappeared and we’re not sure why [UPDATE]
UPDATED: 3/2/2020 @ 3:20PM - Part of the fun of owning a Chromebook is the 6-week update schedule that both Chrome and Chrome OS enjoy. Not having to wait around for months for fixes to bugs and new features makes Chrome and Chrome OS feel more fresh than just about anything else out there. With … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 80 has disappeared and we’re not sure why [UPDATE]
How to get the newest version of Libre Office on Chrome OS
Well, I was planning on taking the rest of the evening off but the people have spoken and I am obliged to answer. My most recent post from our Command Line series detailed the steps to install the latest version of Mozilla's Firefox browser to replace the default Extended Support Release that comes … [Read more...] about How to get the newest version of Libre Office on Chrome OS
Install the latest version of Firefox on your Chromebook with Nano
As the story is told, George Mallory was asked: "Why did you want to climb Mount Everest?" His reported response would forever go down in the annals of history. "Because it's there." Slightly less famous is my response to the question, "why are you installing all of these apps on your Chromebook?" … [Read more...] about Install the latest version of Firefox on your Chromebook with Nano
Deal Alert: Score this monster Core i5 HP Chromebook and save $200
Before long, we'll be treated to a healthy variety of the latest generation of Chromebooks powered by 10th Gen Comet Lake processors from Intel. As excited as we are about some of these new devices, the current generation of flagship-caliber Chromebooks still has a lot to offer and sales like this … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Score this monster Core i5 HP Chromebook and save $200
[Update] Install Synaptic Package Manager on your Chromebook
Welcome back to another installment of "Command Line." The ongoing series where we explorer new and useful ways to leverage Linux apps on Chrome OS. Up to this point, we've covered the basics of getting Linux apps up and running on your Chromebook and we've even experimented with adding a Linux … [Read more...] about [Update] Install Synaptic Package Manager on your Chromebook
