Last week, Chrome OS version 68 started rolling out to a number of devices but, as with most releases lately, a large number of Chromebooks and Chromeboxes did not receive the update immediately. Almost immediately, we started fielding comments and emails from users expressing discontent that their … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 68 Arriving For Almost Everyone Else
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New #madebyGoogle Chromebook ‘Nocturne’ To Have Bright Screen, Real-Time Auto Brightness
Another day, another 'Nocturne' puzzle piece uncovered. As we continue inching towards October 4th and Google's yet-unannounced hardware event for 2018, we fully expect to continue seeing more and more of the entire picture of what Google has planned just a few weeks from now. … [Read more...] about New #madebyGoogle Chromebook ‘Nocturne’ To Have Bright Screen, Real-Time Auto Brightness
Two New Pixelbooks Likely In October At the #madebyGoogle Event: ‘Atlas’ & ‘Nocturne’
It has only been days since we uncovered clear evidence that the upcoming Chromebook 'Atlas' looks to be #madebyGoogle and will likely be making an appearance at the yet-to-be-official October 4th hardware event. In that article, we talked briefly about another device - 'Nocturne' - that has been … [Read more...] about Two New Pixelbooks Likely In October At the #madebyGoogle Event: ‘Atlas’ & ‘Nocturne’
Linux Apps Coming To Older Braswell Chromebooks
The addition of Linux apps to Chrome OS via the Crostini Project seems to be expanding at an exponential rate lately. Google has been content not sharing any insight into the project apart from the advantages it brings to developers but the latest update points at a larger target than just techies … [Read more...] about Linux Apps Coming To Older Braswell Chromebooks
Will Samsung “Unpack” A New Chromebook Today?
In a little over an hour, Samsung will take the stage an unveil the latest addition to the Galaxy Smartphone lineup. The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will likely bring few if any surprises to the table as details, specs and rumors of the device have been swirling around the web for months. Along with … [Read more...] about Will Samsung “Unpack” A New Chromebook Today?
Acer Chromebook Tab 10 Now Available From Amazon
Our contacts at Acer reached out last week to clarify that the world's first Chrome OS Tablet was specifically designed for educational use. However, thanks to reseller channels, there are still a few places you can get your hands on one. Today, Amazon joined that short list. … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook Tab 10 Now Available From Amazon
Proof That ‘Atlas’ Will Be A #madebyGoogle Chromebook
Just 11 days ago I wrote an article titled New Chromebook ‘Atlas’ Could Be #madebyGoogle. In that article we looked at a few reasons we believed 'Atlas' could possibly be one of the next #madebyGoogle Chromebooks. ONE of the next, you ask? Yeah, I have a gut feeling that there will be two or … [Read more...] about Proof That ‘Atlas’ Will Be A #madebyGoogle Chromebook
Chrome OS 68 Begins Rolling Out w/High Res Image Camera Support and More
The accelerated development of the Crostini Project and Linux apps on Chrome OS is a promising sign that we may see the new features come to the Stable channel for more users in the very near future. If we're lucky, we might see Crostini move to the Stable channel in the next major update to … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 68 Begins Rolling Out w/High Res Image Camera Support and More
Where Did The Clear All Notifications in the New Chrome OS System Tray Go?
For as long as I've used a Chromebook, there's a particular UI element that has never changed. It's been in the same spot and behaved the same way as long as I can remember, and I used it often. What item is that, you may ask? The clear all notifications button. … [Read more...] about Where Did The Clear All Notifications in the New Chrome OS System Tray Go?
Debian Linux Packages Now Working In Chrome OS Developer Channel
A recent update to the experimental Canary Channel of Chrome OS brought about the ability to install Debian packages with a simple double-click. The only prerequisite being you are on a Chromebook or Chromebox that has support for the Crostini Project. … [Read more...] about Debian Linux Packages Now Working In Chrome OS Developer Channel
Chrome OS Can Now Install Debian Linux Packages
A few weeks back, I was tinkering around in the Canary channel and through some hacky loops and multiple attempts, I was able to install a Linux installer that allowed me to launch Debian(.deb) Linux packages on my Chromebox. Granted, the workaround was in vain as I got Steam up and running just … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Can Now Install Debian Linux Packages
Qualcomm Powered Chromebook ‘Cheza’ To Feature LTE & eSIM
One of the things my first real Chromebook came equipped with was wireless network access. The HP Chromebook 14 (the first device I did an unboxing of) came with a free, paltry amount of data each month from T-Mobile. If you wanted, you could up that amount and pay for a data plan, but I never … [Read more...] about Qualcomm Powered Chromebook ‘Cheza’ To Feature LTE & eSIM
