Chrome OS ushered in a small but significant change to the overall settings menu UI for Chromebooks, and I still advocate that the tiny shift in the sidebar menu makes a big difference from a usability standpoint. That change is not what we're here to talk about as it rolled out in Chrome OS 76 … [Read more...] about Overhauled Chromebook settings menu is available in Chrome OS 76
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Lenovo debuts new Chromebook line ahead of IFA Berlin
A few weeks back, Lenovo teased us with a YouTube video that featured some very colorful new Chromebooks that have yet to hit the market. Apart from a landing page for one of the C340 models, we were given no information about the lineup sans the details in the video. Now, just ahead of IFA Berlin, … [Read more...] about Lenovo debuts new Chromebook line ahead of IFA Berlin
Massive UI change coming to Chromebook trackpads
One thing I've loved for basically the entire time I've used Chromebooks is the smooth operation of the Chromebook trackpad. As gestures have been added and better materials have been used for their construction, the Chrome OS trackpad has been a consistently improving over time. Compared with the … [Read more...] about Massive UI change coming to Chromebook trackpads
Finding your next favorite podcast just became easier
Podcasts have become a part of many people's daily routine. From listening to Elon Musk on The Joe Rogan Experience during your morning commute to catching up on the latest episode of The Chrome Cast while you are making dinner; Podcasts are convenient because they can easily fit into our busy lives … [Read more...] about Finding your next favorite podcast just became easier
The Original Chromecast bids farewell to future updates, Google vows to continue patches
Hard to believe but the OG Chromecast Gen 1 has just celebrated its sixth birthday. Released in July of 2013, the streaming dongle has changed the way millions consume media and laid the groundwork for not only multiple Chromecast devices but thousands of third-party cast-enabled products. Alas, … [Read more...] about The Original Chromecast bids farewell to future updates, Google vows to continue patches
Hate the new Google Images? Here’s how to restore the old layout
If you have searched Google Images recently, you might have noticed the new layout that was rolled out on August 6th. The change has been a bit polarizing for some, so if you want your Google Images to look and feel like they did before the change, there is an extension available for Chrome that … [Read more...] about Hate the new Google Images? Here’s how to restore the old layout
Dell Latitude Enterprise Chromebooks now available: Prices starting at $900
As promised, Dell's recently announce Enterprise Chromebooks are now available directly from their site. The new Latitude lineup includes a 14" clamshell and 13.3" FHD 2-in-1 that can be configured up to a Core i7 Whiskey Lake processor and a Chrome OS-first 32GB of DDR4 RAM. While Dell stated the … [Read more...] about Dell Latitude Enterprise Chromebooks now available: Prices starting at $900
Virtual desks on Chrome OS 77 have completely changed my workflow [VIDEO]
I've tracked the development of Virtual Desks on Chrome OS since they were first mentioned back in November of 2018 by Kan Liu, Senior Product Manager for Chrome OS. It took a bit of time for the new feature to begin development, but by February of 2019 we began seeing piece after piece being added … [Read more...] about Virtual desks on Chrome OS 77 have completely changed my workflow [VIDEO]
More details, pricing emerge on Dell’s latest Chromebooks for enterprise
First thing this morning we reported on Dell's upcoming Chromebook duo slated for release later this month. These Chromebooks come with the most insane top-teir specs we've yet to see on any Chromebook up to this point, including configurations up to 1TB of NVMe storage and 32GB of RAM. Those … [Read more...] about More details, pricing emerge on Dell’s latest Chromebooks for enterprise
Dell and Google Cloud announce Chromebooks for Enterprise with industry-first 32GB RAM and up to 1TB NVMe
VMWorld 2019 U.S. is just getting underway in San Francisco and Google Cloud has just joined with Dell to announce some very exciting news for the world of Chrome OS for enterprises. While the enterprise market has seen an extensive expansion of Chrome OS devices, Dell is leading the charge with a … [Read more...] about Dell and Google Cloud announce Chromebooks for Enterprise with industry-first 32GB RAM and up to 1TB NVMe
Android Studio 3.5 arrives with better performance and full Chrome OS support
At Google I/O back in May, developers announced Andriod Studio support for Chrome OS. Still in Beta at the time, the widely used developer's tool lacked a number of features found on the desktop alternatives but that is on longer the case. As of August, Android Studio now has full Chrome OS support … [Read more...] about Android Studio 3.5 arrives with better performance and full Chrome OS support
Hands down, this is the best Chromebook deal around for back to school
When you dip down below the $250 mark when buying a Chromebook, you are undoubtedly going to have to make some compromises. If you get decent features, the device will probably be approaching its end of life. If the Chromebook is new to the market, it likely has a bottom of the barrel processor … [Read more...] about Hands down, this is the best Chromebook deal around for back to school
