Last week on The Chrome Cast, we sat down (virtually) with Alexander Kuscher, Chrome OS Director of Product, and talked about the last 10 years of Chrome OS and what the future holds. With Chrome OS 89 so chock-full of new features, we realized this week that we'd not taken the time to talk through … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 104: Unpacking all the goodness of Chrome OS 89
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Chrome OS turns 10 & we’ve partnered with Google for a very special giveaway to celebrate
It's crazy to think, but Chrome OS and Chromebooks have been a reality for 10 years at this point. Honestly, that feels a little hard to believe. Sometimes I get so wrapped up in what’s coming next and what new features are on the horizon that it’s easy to forget how simplistic things started … [Read more...] about Chrome OS turns 10 & we’ve partnered with Google for a very special giveaway to celebrate
Chrome OS 89 is here with a hat full of tricks
It is official! Chromebooks turn 10 today and Google has coordinated the celebration to coincided with the much-anticipated release of Chrome OS 89. We have been tracking new features in this update for months and I'm happy to say that Google has delivered the goods with the newest version of Chrome … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 89 is here with a hat full of tricks
How to block out distractions and boost productivity on your Chromebook this year
We've already spoken recently about how to manage your Chromebook's notifications using the Do Not Disturb feature, so I won't go into details here, but I wanted to take this moment to remind you of how powerful and effective it can be in blocking out distractions in order to stay productive on your … [Read more...] about How to block out distractions and boost productivity on your Chromebook this year
How to master your Chromebook trackpad gestures [VIDEO]
Chromebooks are built to be easy to understand and simple to navigate. A big part of that navigation lies in the powerful, flexible trackpad that rests just beneath your Chromebook's keyboard. This input method wields a lot of power over Chrome OS, but just because Chromebooks are meant to be … [Read more...] about How to master your Chromebook trackpad gestures [VIDEO]
How to master split-screen mode on your Chromebook
Over the course of the time Chromebooks have been available, they have become very adept at window management. From a useful overview mode to virtual desks to easy window snapping, Chrome OS has quite a few tricks up its sleeve to help you be productive with more than one window at once. … [Read more...] about How to master split-screen mode on your Chromebook
Why 90hz or 120hz displays on Chromebooks would be awesome
As we round out 2020 and begin looking to 2021, we're in a very interesting time in the Chromebook story. Coming up on 10 years of existence, Chromebooks have hit a stride that I only dreamed of a few years ago. Back then, getting one 'nice' Chromebook in any 6 month period was cause for … [Read more...] about Why 90hz or 120hz displays on Chromebooks would be awesome
I’ve accidentally fallen in love with Google Chrome’s Tab Groups feature and I hope you do too
As someone who uses standalone web apps for everything on my laptop and desktop, it's weird that I've accidentally fallen in love with Chrome's new tab groups feature. I really dislike how cluttered and random tabs have always felt in the browser, which is why I've decided to go the route of … [Read more...] about I’ve accidentally fallen in love with Google Chrome’s Tab Groups feature and I hope you do too
Chromebooks getting an important, permanent trackpad gesture change
Chromebooks leverage quite a few trackpad gestures to get you where you need to go. From 2-finger scrolling up and down websites to 3-finger scrubbing between tabs, trackpad gestures are a really big part of the overall Chrome OS experience. Once mastered, these quick flicks on a trackpad can move … [Read more...] about Chromebooks getting an important, permanent trackpad gesture change
Window Naming: Another browser productivity tool lands in Chrome OS Canary
The addition of Virtual Desks to the Chrome OS workspace has brought an entirely new level of functionality and productivity to the ecosystem. Users can keep their individual desks organized and curated and that can result in a massive boost to streamlining workflow. Building on this productive … [Read more...] about Window Naming: Another browser productivity tool lands in Chrome OS Canary
Chrome OS ALT+TAB updates may make me start using the quick app switcher
I'll be honest, I've never been a heavy user of the ALT+TAB shortcut on any operating system. Windows has it, Mac OS has it, and Chrome OS has it, but I've never really formed any habits around the feature. For me, virtual desks and overview mode are the tools I use to jump around all my open … [Read more...] about Chrome OS ALT+TAB updates may make me start using the quick app switcher
Chrome OS 84’s overview mode overhaul is by far my favorite new feature [VIDEO]
Chrome OS 84 launched last week and came packed with way more features than we were expecting. With a handful of things we were expecting to ship with Chrome OS 85 showing up in 84, we've all been quite pleased with the new stuff available to try out and tinker with in this latest update. By far, … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 84’s overview mode overhaul is by far my favorite new feature [VIDEO]