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”
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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
Split Screen Android Apps Working On Chromebooks in Canary [VIDEO]
In the past few weeks, we've seen more and more work being done on Chrome OS' handling of side-by-side apps when in tablet mode. We've tracked this from early development of the feature to initial implementation to Stable Channel deployment. In the midst of all that work, we've seen signs that … [Read more...] about Split Screen Android Apps Working On Chromebooks in Canary [VIDEO]
Deal Of The Day: $100 Off Google’s Pixelbook!
We've seen some modest savings here and there on Google's flagship Chromebook but it's been months since any significant discounts could be found. … [Read more...] about Deal Of The Day: $100 Off Google’s Pixelbook!
T-shirts, Get Your Chrome Unboxed T-shirts!
A few months back, we asked if you, our readers would be interested in purchasing Chrome Unboxed t-shirts. The response and was overwhelming and after getting through the holidays and CES, we're finally ready to offer our first run of official Chrome Unboxed shirts. Initially, we set the pricing … [Read more...] about T-shirts, Get Your Chrome Unboxed T-shirts!
Chrome Making “Simple Gesture Nav” Default For Overscroll History
Workflow, workflow, workflow. I don't know about you but Chrome's trackpad gestures are a major part of my workflow every single day. … [Read more...] about Chrome Making “Simple Gesture Nav” Default For Overscroll History
Flippin’ ASUS Chromebook Deals And One Pixelbook, Just One
I've been fielding quite a few questions as of late regarding the ASUS Chromebook Flip C302. Is it still a good value? Will it be worth the price in comparison to the workload it will handle? Would I still take it over the Samsung Pro? My answer is an unequivocal YES! … [Read more...] about Flippin’ ASUS Chromebook Deals And One Pixelbook, Just One
Google’s Free Pixelbook Pen Loop Arrives: Installation and Thoughts [VIDEO]
Let's start this off by saying I think Google fumbled just a bit when they didn't include the Pixelbook Pen in the box with the Pixelbook. They fumbled again when they failed to give us a decent place to store it. The pen itself has been great to use and I reach for it more than I thought I would, … [Read more...] about Google’s Free Pixelbook Pen Loop Arrives: Installation and Thoughts [VIDEO]
First Intel Gemini Lake Chromebook Emerges: Octopus
In late August, we uncovered the first signs of Intel's next Atom line of processors in the Chromium repository. It was nearly four months later before Intel made the Gemini Lake chipsets publicly available so I really didn't expect to see an actual Chromebook with the Apollo Lake successor until … [Read more...] about First Intel Gemini Lake Chromebook Emerges: Octopus
A Deeper Dive Into Chrome’s New Ad Blocking Policies
Yesterday, developers gave us a sneak peak at Chrome's new ad blocking policies that will take effect less than 24 hours from now. Accordingly, sites that do not meet the standards of the Coalition for Better Ads will have their advertising blocked completely in the Chrome browser. Today, we … [Read more...] about A Deeper Dive Into Chrome’s New Ad Blocking Policies
Split Screen Tablet Mode In Stable Channel For Chromebooks
We have a few articles now talking about this much-anticipated feature finally making it to Chromebooks. We've tracked it from a commit to the Dev Channel to the Beta Channel and now on the Stable Channel. There's nothing really new going on here, but it is notable that the feature works … [Read more...] about Split Screen Tablet Mode In Stable Channel For Chromebooks
