Today, ChromeOS 124 is rolling out on time and looks like it should be available to any and all ChromeOS devices that are still receiving updates. Assuming your device has not reached the end its extended, 10-year AUE, you should be able to head to Settings > About ChromeOS > Check for updates and … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 124 is rolling out to most Chromebooks today
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Google Sans font is coming for the rest of your Chromebook
Over the past few months, as the Material You design language has taken over most parts of the ChromeOS UI, you may have noticed a new font being injected in many parts of your Chromebook. That font - a far more rounded and Google-y typeface than the current Roboto we've had for years - is called … [Read more...] about Google Sans font is coming for the rest of your Chromebook
For some reason, my Chrome browser just went back in time
With the arrival of ChromeOS 119 in late 2023, the updated, Material You makeover for Chrome arrived for Chromebooks. Well, sort of. It was there for some, not there for others, and it's been a bit hit-or-miss in the updates ever since. There has been a related set of flags (found by searching … [Read more...] about For some reason, my Chrome browser just went back in time
A couple small, new additions we’ve found in ChromeOS 123
Just yesterday, we reported on the release of ChromeOS 123 and the handful of useful customization features that rolled out along with it this time around. And as I finished that post, I remarked that there's a good chance we'd run into a few small, new features along the way as we always do, and … [Read more...] about A couple small, new additions we’ve found in ChromeOS 123
ChromeOS 123 adds an improved Virtual Desk button to the shelf
A few versions ago, we got a new way to navigate Virtual Desks on ChromeOS. With a small button that now sits to the left of your pinned apps, you can not only see the desk you are on, but click it to see all your desks in a ALT+TAB sort of view or click the small arrows to each side of the desk … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 123 adds an improved Virtual Desk button to the shelf
This Chromebook trackpad shortcut is definitely not new, but is blowing my mind
It's just not true that you can't teach an old dog new tricks. When it comes to Chromebooks and ChromeOS, I'm nearly as old of a dog as there is, and today I learned a new trackpad shortcut that I'm sure has been around for quite some time. As a matter of fact, the more I look, the more I'm … [Read more...] about This Chromebook trackpad shortcut is definitely not new, but is blowing my mind
Massively-improved Global Media Controls are rolling out on Chromebooks
We talked about the new, updated Global Media Controls for ChromeOS back before they technically became part of the update to ChromeOS 121. While this new-look feature didn't actually show up out of the box in 121 (I don't count a feature as delivered unless it's there with no additional steps … [Read more...] about Massively-improved Global Media Controls are rolling out on Chromebooks
Unboxing the new ASUS Chromebook CM30 Detachable tablet [VIDEO]
CES 2024 is here in full force, but we're clearly not out in Vegas this year for the festivities. Thanks to Asus, however, we got our hands on their latest Chromebook tablet - the Chromebook CM30 Detachable - well before its official release. So, let's jump in the box and get into the good and the … [Read more...] about Unboxing the new ASUS Chromebook CM30 Detachable tablet [VIDEO]
The new Chromebook Global Media Controls look great and change how you Cast
Hiding in ChromeOS 119 (just behind a feature flag or two) are the new Global Media Controls that don't just have a new look and feel, but actually change the way you go about casting your video or audio to nearby devices. It's a pretty big change that I noticed out of the box in the Developer … [Read more...] about The new Chromebook Global Media Controls look great and change how you Cast
First signs of an Intel Core Ultra Chromebox emerge with connections to HP
One of the segments of ChromeOS devices that continues to plug along without drawing too much attention to itself is the humble-but-powerful Chromebox. These devices don't get a ton of press mainly because they are the most distilled, simple expressions of ChromeOS you can buy. As their name … [Read more...] about First signs of an Intel Core Ultra Chromebox emerge with connections to HP
How to adjust your Chromebook’s color scheme
Over the last year, you've probably heard us talk about Material You and how it brings a new level of personalization to ChromeOS. Since the introduction of ChromeOS 117, we've seen Material You take over most facets of the general user interface, changing your Chromebook's color scheme to match … [Read more...] about How to adjust your Chromebook’s color scheme
All of the new Chromebook Plus models are still stuck on Android 11
It wasn't that long ago that Android 13 finally began shipping to Chromebooks. The list of the devices that received the update was a little limited, but it felt like the change had been on the way for so long that other devices would be added to the list in short order. As it turns out, that … [Read more...] about All of the new Chromebook Plus models are still stuck on Android 11
