Other than new education-focused Chromebooks, we're clearly in a bit of a lull when it comes to new Chrome OS hardware for consumers. We know there are very, very interesting devices on the near horizon, but it will likely be a few months at least before we see any of these products come into the … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Getting New Wallpaper Picker: First Look
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Crostini: A First Look At The New Linux Terminal For Chrome OS
This past weekend, we discovered the Crostini Project which appears to bring Linux terminal to Chrome OS in a native environment that cicumvents the current method that requires Developer mode and sacrifices the security of your Chromebook. … [Read more...] about Crostini: A First Look At The New Linux Terminal For Chrome OS
Chrome Pull To Refresh Arrives In Developer Channel
Hard to believe it's taken this long but it was last July when we discovered that developers were bringing Chrome's "pull to refresh" feature to the desktop version of the browser. Since that time, we've not seen hide nor hair of the feature that will make the Chrome user-experience much more … [Read more...] about Chrome Pull To Refresh Arrives In Developer Channel
Chromebooks and Crostini: Containers For Chrome OS By Google I/O?
Crostini noun: small pieces of toasted or fried bread served with a topping as an appetizer or canapé. In layman's terms, a crostini is a fancy crouton. More often than not, you will find crostini served in a similar manner to Bruschetta; brushed with Olive Oil and topped with cheese and other … [Read more...] about Chromebooks and Crostini: Containers For Chrome OS By Google I/O?
Trackpad Pinch To Zoom Now Standard On Chrome OS
Back in November, we stumbled upon the fact that the pinch to zoom function was now working on a handful of devices which confirmed our previous findings that this much-needed feature was headed to Google's Pixelbook, the Samsung Pro and Plus as well as the Chromebook Pixel 2015. … [Read more...] about Trackpad Pinch To Zoom Now Standard On Chrome OS
More Visualizations For Chromecast Via Google Assistant: YouTube Lists
It was only a week ago that we posted about the Chromecast being able to display the weather over any streaming content when directed to do so by a Google Home device. Though somewhat pedestrian and maybe not very useful, I contended that this feature was a harbinger of coming things. The entire … [Read more...] about More Visualizations For Chromecast Via Google Assistant: YouTube Lists
Google Looks To Be Heavily Investing In PWAs For Chromebooks
The death of the packaged Chrome OS app felt like quite the blow back in August of 2016. Since that time, Chrome Apps have gone away on all platforms except Chrome OS, but the writing is on the wall. Chrome-specific apps look like they are on their way out in favor of a more cross-platform-friendly … [Read more...] about Google Looks To Be Heavily Investing In PWAs For Chromebooks
Core M7 ASUS C302 W/16GB RAM Arrives On The Scene
The email from Michael K. rolled in just moments ago and it took me a moment to digest the news that ASUS has finally come through on delivering a top-end version of one of my favorite Chromebooks. … [Read more...] about Core M7 ASUS C302 W/16GB RAM Arrives On The Scene
Snag A Refurbished Samsung Chromebook Plus For $249! [UPDATED]
///UPDATE/// It looks like the prices are rising as more folks purchase these devices. They could come back down, so keep checking! As we sit and wait, somewhat impatiently, for the next evolution of Chromebooks to come to market, retailers seem to be squeezing every penny out of the current … [Read more...] about Snag A Refurbished Samsung Chromebook Plus For $249! [UPDATED]
Chrome OS Getting New “Demo Mode”
At first glance, I presumed this new commit was simply modifications being done to the current kiosk modes you see on Chromebooks that are displayed in retail stores. Generally, the Chromebook will rotate through a list of features highlighting things like Gmail, Chrome apps, etc. … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Getting New “Demo Mode”
Missing Google Search’s View Image Button? There’s A Fix
Let me say this up front: using Google's image search to steal images and use them as your own is at best dubious and at worst theft. That being said, there are plenty of legitimate uses for the now-defunct View Image button that used to accompany images when searched on Google Image Search. I'm … [Read more...] about Missing Google Search’s View Image Button? There’s A Fix
Display Your Weather Forecast on Chromecast With Google Home
Sure, Smart Displays were all the rage at CES back in February, but that doesn't mean the biggest display in your home isn't getting in on some of the Google Assistant love as well. Not long ago, Google rolled out a feature for Chromecast and Google Home that can give all of us a bit of a taste … [Read more...] about Display Your Weather Forecast on Chromecast With Google Home
