Chrome OS continues to mature and become a more well-rounded platform for its users. The latest update to version 59 brought with it a few minor, albeit, crucial additions to our favorite operating system. While many are still awaiting the Google Play Store to hit their Chromebooks, the … [Read more...] about Chromebook Users Can Now Print Via Network
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U2F Two-factor Authentication Coming To Chromebooks
Whether you're a power-user or a casual web surfer, most people will agree that security is at or near the top of the list when it comes to computing. U2F or two-factor authentication is one of the ways to add another level of security to your device, applications and password-protected sites you … [Read more...] about U2F Two-factor Authentication Coming To Chromebooks
Google Home Gets New Commercials And Big Discounts For Father’s Day
That special day is upon us. The one that routinely plays second fiddle to Mother's Day. Father's Day Is Next Weekend And to celebrate, Google is pushing its Google Home smart speaker to would-be purchasers; sons and daughters of Dad's everywhere. Not the cheapest gift available for dear … [Read more...] about Google Home Gets New Commercials And Big Discounts For Father’s Day
Samsung Chromebook Pro Vs. Plus Revisited
If this sounds a bit like Déjà vu, it is. Well, kind of. If you are coming to this article without a whole lot of the history we've been compiling on these devices for just about a year, I'll give you the skinny. (Conversely, you can go here and read from the beginning of the Chromebook Pro … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Pro Vs. Plus Revisited
Samsung Chromebook Pro Back In Stock At Amazon
Much like its cohort the Samsung Chromebook Plus, the Core m3 Pro has seen some frustrating stocking and shipping obstacles since its release back in late May. For many who were able to place their orders a week early at Amazon, shipping notifications are just now hitting their emails. … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook Pro Back In Stock At Amazon
Chrome OS 59: What’s New?
Yesterday evening Chrome OS 59 quietly started making its way to millions of Chrome devices around the world. Only today do we see the official release notes from the developers. So, we wanted to share what's new in version 59. Play Store As we reported last night, a few, select devices … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 59: What’s New?
Google Launches More Chromebook How To Videos
A few months back, Google launched a series of simple how-to videos for Chromebooks via the Google Chrome YouTube channel. This was encouraging, to say the least. We love Chromebooks and seeing Google going the extra mile to get Chrome OS in the public eye is a major plus. Google is at it … [Read more...] about Google Launches More Chromebook How To Videos
ASUS Chromebook Flip C213 Shows Up On Amazon
Yesterday's release of Chrome OS 59 has brought Android Apps to a small handful of devices including the ASUS Chromebook Flip C213. While not officially announced for purchase, the latest rugged Chromebook from ASUS has shown up on Amazon for order. Marked "temporarily out of stock," you can … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebook Flip C213 Shows Up On Amazon
Chrome OS 59 Released: Android Apps For Select Chromebooks
Well, it's that time again. Another release of Chrome OS is upon us and I am afraid many of you are going to be disappointed. While a select few devices have received the Play Store, they are very few and some aren't even available to the public, yet. The Chrome release blog has yet to list … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 59 Released: Android Apps For Select Chromebooks
*Update* Chromebook News: Tablet Mode Window Management In The Works
Despite the delay of the full Play Store release, for a small handful of devices the Android experience is an overall positive one. Still, if you have had the chance to use Android Apps on Chrome OS, you've probably already experienced one or more of the shortcomings that have come along for the … [Read more...] about *Update* Chromebook News: Tablet Mode Window Management In The Works
Hangouts Gets A New Calling Trick For iOS
Despite the constant threat of demise, Google Hangouts keeps getting new features. The latest addition is a bit overdue, sure, but it is something that gets the app on parity with Facebook Messenger when it comes to taking VOIP phone calls. To get some of you up to speed, VOIP (voice over … [Read more...] about Hangouts Gets A New Calling Trick For iOS
Chrome Adds Enhanced Keyboard Video Controls
Keyboard controls for video inside the Chrome browser are scant at best. For most video content, whether Flash or HTML5, basic keyboard functions exist but require a lot of tabbing to focus on the particular control element you are wanting to use. A recent update to Chrome Canary is looking … [Read more...] about Chrome Adds Enhanced Keyboard Video Controls
