A couple of weeks ago, we unearthed work being done that will give users the ability to set a custom size for the allotted amount of disk space used by Crostini Linux on Chrome OS. Still disabled via a flag, the resizing feature was still just a placeholder at that time. Today, after an update to … [Read more...] about Linux on Chrome OS: Disk resizing and custom username now working in Canary Channel
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Google Drive suffered a massive outage today, but things are back to normal
Unbeknownst to many, Google Drive suffered a pretty major outage earlier today that affected large swaths of users. Their downtime left users unable to create or access cloud documents for the better part of 2 hours. For companies, students and individuals who leverage Google's cloud storage … [Read more...] about Google Drive suffered a massive outage today, but things are back to normal
‘Stryke’ is another 10th-gen Intel Comet Lake Chromebook entering development
I've repeatedly said that the large collection of 'Hatch'-based Chromebooks (think Samsung Galaxy Chromebook, ASUS Flip C436, etc.) would only grow as 2020 wore on. We're not even to the point where the first of these Chromebooks based on the 'Hatch' baseboard are up for purchase and already more … [Read more...] about ‘Stryke’ is another 10th-gen Intel Comet Lake Chromebook entering development
Monday Deals: Lenovo Smart Clock for $49.99 and $150 off the Yoga Chromebook
My favorite smart display around my house is still hands-down my Lenovo Smart Clock. The tiny bedside display serves multiple purposes, sounds good and is an attractive and discrete addition to the room's decor. No, it doesn't have a camera and no, you can't stream video to it but that's not the … [Read more...] about Monday Deals: Lenovo Smart Clock for $49.99 and $150 off the Yoga Chromebook
Google’s new AI-powered Collections are awesome, useful, and missing a huge key feature
Google's Collections aren't exactly a new feature. They've been around for quite some time without a whole lot of the spotlight shined on them. As is per usual for Google, this is one of countless little hidden features that users don't tend to know about or use on a regular basis. As it turns … [Read more...] about Google’s new AI-powered Collections are awesome, useful, and missing a huge key feature
These AirSound Max TWS earbuds are perfect Chromebook accessories and they’re $80 off
With the onslaught of next-generation Chromebooks headed our way, it's high time we got excited about Bluetooth 5.0 and what it means for Chrome OS. What once was the bane of many Chromebook user's existences could soon be nothing but a fading memory. With the cost of TWS (True Wireless Stereo) … [Read more...] about These AirSound Max TWS earbuds are perfect Chromebook accessories and they’re $80 off
“Quick Answers” on Chrome OS now live in the Canary Channel
Back in early December, 9to5Google's resident code sleuth Kyle Bradshaw uncovered a new feature in the works for Chrome OS that would quickly give users access to quick info about the selected text on a webpage. The flag, #enable-quick-answers, has been in the Canary channel of Chrome OS for some … [Read more...] about “Quick Answers” on Chrome OS now live in the Canary Channel
Google’s Chromebook site gets gorgeous landing pages for Lenovo and Samsung’s latest Chromebooks
It already feels like it's been a little while since we had our hands-on time with all the new Chromebooks announced at CES 2020. In reality, it has only been about 3 weeks, but if absence makes the heart grow fonder, these three weeks have only increased my excitement level for all the new devices … [Read more...] about Google’s Chromebook site gets gorgeous landing pages for Lenovo and Samsung’s latest Chromebooks
Manage audio and video with new media hub in desktop Chrome
As someone who uses both a Chromebook and a Macbook on a daily basis, there are certain features in Chrome OS that I miss every time I log into another operating system. One prime example is media controls. The new media controls and notifications in Chrome OS that were introduced back in August are … [Read more...] about Manage audio and video with new media hub in desktop Chrome
Google debuts new Chromebook App Hub features at BETT 2020
Among the many announcements that came out of BETT 2020 in London, Google has unveiled a number of updates to the Chromebook App Hub. The app shop designed for educators features not only applications from learning and creation but a plethora of "ideas" to help inspire teachers to make the most out … [Read more...] about Google debuts new Chromebook App Hub features at BETT 2020
The Chrome Cast 45: 2020 Chromebooks get an extended lease on life
This week on The Chrome Cast, we spend quite a bit talking through some of the potential impact the new 2020 Chromebook lineup will have on the ecosystem as a whole. Apart from the beautiful and powerful and rugged devices we've already had hands-on time with, the entire group of new Chromebooks … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 45: 2020 Chromebooks get an extended lease on life
Two years later, the Google Home Max is still worth your money
This isn't a review, per se, but a look back on all the time we've spent with one of the most-used pieces of tech in our office. Like a good refrigerator or washing machine, devices like the Google Home Max can become so embedded in your day-to-day routine that it becomes easy to forget how … [Read more...] about Two years later, the Google Home Max is still worth your money
