The Chromebook’s Virtual Desks feature is pretty exciting and we’ve certainly had no shortage of things to say about them here. Having the ability to compartmentalize your apps and web apps into different workspaces so that you’re not constantly bombarded with tons of open windows is ideal because it keeps us from attempting to visually […]
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Chrome OS 88 Virtual Desk scrolling is terrible, but there’s a workaround until it is fixed
One of the updates that rolled out with Chrome OS 88 was an enhancement to the Virtual Desk animation speed. While I praised this upgrade before it actually arrived in the Stable Channel, the implementation that ended up in Chrome OS 88 is a bit of a mess and makes for a really bad end […]
Continue ReadingAnother new productivity feature is headed to Virtual Desks on Chromebooks
For those of you who use Chrome OS’ Virtual Desks on a regular basis, you know all too well how they have evolved over time. From being an absolutely basic feature at first – presenting users with a total of 4 desktops to virtually move through – to the more fully-featured version we have now, […]
Continue ReadingVirtual Desk reorganization, improved scrolling is here in Chrome OS 89 Beta: no flags necessary
I’ll be honest, I really thought a few months ago that my days of finding new functionality in the Virtual Desks feature of Chrome OS were about finished. After all, it’s been quite some time since we could call this a finished addition to the Chromebook experience and I use them on a daily basis […]
Continue ReadingChromebook Virtual Desks set to get another massive upgrade with drag-and-drop
Virtual Desks on Chrome OS are on fire right now. We recently shared a video highlighting some new features that are already usable in the Developer Channel of Chrome OS, but there is another big upgrade coming that will go a long way towards helping users get the exact desk setup they are looking for […]
Continue ReadingTake a look at these new additions to Virtual Desks on Chromebooks [VIDEO]
Virtual Desks have been what we would consider a complete feature for Chromebooks for nearly a year at this point. By complete, I simply mean the feature works as intended and delivers a solid productivity boost to users who choose to leverage it. There are no broken pieces with the existing Virtual Desks feature as […]
Continue ReadingNew tweak to Chromebook virtual desks will encourage custom naming
As we learned last week, the journey of virtual desks on Chrome OS is not quite finished yet. Though the version we currently have in Chrome OS 87 is completely functional and very useful, it seems the Chrome OS team is still at work making small tweaks to continue advancing the feature. We know better […]
Continue ReadingChromebook virtual desk navigation is getting a substantial productivity boost
After settling in as a core feature of Chrome OS, it seems Google isn’t satisfied leaving well enough alone. Work is ongoing on a few different fronts to bring more features and productivity boosts to Chrome OS’ virtual desks feature, and this latest one will be very useful indeed. Work is already in progress on […]
Continue ReadingChromebooks may be getting a big upgrade to the max number of virtual desks allowed
Only in prototype phase at this point, a new upgrade is on the way for Chrome OS virtual desks and it is a pretty substantial change to the feature. Additionally, it is perhaps the only remaining, large-scale issue I currently have with the virtual desks on Chromebooks at this point. What is it? An additional […]
Continue ReadingChromebooks may soon sync part of your virtual desks setup to your Google account
For the better part of two years, I’ve obsessively watched the virtual desks feature for Chromebooks begin, develop and arrive for Chrome OS. Virtual desks are a part of Chromebooks I use every single day at this point, even when I’m attached to my second monitor at my desk. For organizational purposes and general cleanliness […]
Continue ReadingThis new feature makes Chromebook Virtual Desks so much more efficient
Virtual Desks on Chrome OS have become a staple feature since they were basically finalized in March earlier this year. Like many users, I take advantage of the productivity boost I get from them on a daily basis as they allow for a wide variety of open windows and apps to be strategically placed for […]
Continue ReadingThis tweak will help speed up Virtual Desk transitions on Chromebooks
I remember a point in time when I would write about Virtual Desks on Chrome OS with painful regularity. I was insanely excited about this feature coming to Chromebooks and tracked every little change and detail until it was rolled-out in fullness in March of this year. Since that time, there’s not been a whole […]
Continue ReadingVirtual Desks on Chrome OS are getting a new, highly-requested feature
The Virtual Desks feature for Chrome OS was a big addition to the everyday user experience that was added over a year ago and only fully completed in March of this year. The developers took the time and care to roll Virtual Desks out in increments and the overall experience with them has been mostly […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS 83 brings persistent Virtual Desks
One of the most exciting features to recently land in Chrome OS, in our opinion, has been the addition of Virtual Desks. Known as virtual desktops in general computer-speak, Chrome OS Virtual Vesks simply creates additional “desktops” where users can organize their work and keep various projects corralled in separate virtual “space.” For casual users, […]
Continue ReadingAfter a year-long ride, the virtual desks feature for Chrome OS 80 is finally complete
I haven’t written about virtual desks in some time since the feature has been so close to complete for quite some time now. As a matter of fact, since November, the virtual desks experience has been about 90% complete and available out of the box. No flags have been needed for months to get all […]
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