The latest update of the Chrome browser for Windows has been a bit of a mess as users have been battling "Aw, Snap!" crashes due to outdated third-party code not being compatible with Chrome's sandboxing process. On the bright side, the problem isn't a bug. However, it does prevent many popular … [Read more...] about Developers temporarily disable feature causing “Aw, Snap!” crashes in Chrome 78
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Upcoming change could fix a big problem with Google’s End of Life policy for Chromebooks
Google's Auto Update Policy for Chromebooks - a.k.a. End of Life policy - has been the subject of many a blog post as of late and for good reason. We'll delve into the arguments as to why another day but suffice to say, change is needed and we have hope that Google has recognized the need. Apart … [Read more...] about Upcoming change could fix a big problem with Google’s End of Life policy for Chromebooks
Chrome OS 77 arriving with wider support for Google Assistant on Chromebooks
Chrome OS has gotten into the habit of showing up fashionably late to the update party over the past couple of years and the latest iteration of our beloved operating system is no exception. Scheduled to debut a week ago, Chrome OS 77 appears to be rolling out for a large number of devices despite … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 77 arriving with wider support for Google Assistant on Chromebooks
Google extends End of Life for handful of Chromebooks: Sign of things to come?
There was a time that I was a voice in the wilderness that heralded a strong defense for Google's relatively short Auto Update Policy for Chrome OS. End of Life policy if you prefer. Three years into this and I have conceded that it is time for a change. Chromebooks are coming into their own and the … [Read more...] about Google extends End of Life for handful of Chromebooks: Sign of things to come?
Acer’s premium Chromebook 715 now available from multiple stores
Acer was the first to announce a 15.6" Chromebook with integrated numeric keypad but they fell behind HP in getting to market. While still unavailable from Acer themselves, the Acer Chromebook 715 has finally found its way to resellers and is available from Pentium all the way up to a Core i5. … [Read more...] about Acer’s premium Chromebook 715 now available from multiple stores
The Original Chromecast bids farewell to future updates, Google vows to continue patches
Hard to believe but the OG Chromecast Gen 1 has just celebrated its sixth birthday. Released in July of 2013, the streaming dongle has changed the way millions consume media and laid the groundwork for not only multiple Chromecast devices but thousands of third-party cast-enabled products. Alas, … [Read more...] about The Original Chromecast bids farewell to future updates, Google vows to continue patches
2015 Pixel and eight other Chromebooks land Linux apps
"KernelNext" is the name of the project. The purpose? To update the Linux kernel on select, older Chromebooks so that they may leverage the new Linux app feature that goes by the name Crostini. We reported on the project back in June but it was unclear if or when the update might happen. At the … [Read more...] about 2015 Pixel and eight other Chromebooks land Linux apps
What’s new with your Chromebook? Chrome OS gets dedicated new features site
Chrome OS release notes are a handy way to see what's new when your Chromebook receives an update. Unfortunately, the information contained on the release website is often fragmented, cryptic or even non-existent. That will soon change as Google has launched a dedicated page to give users highlights … [Read more...] about What’s new with your Chromebook? Chrome OS gets dedicated new features site
Chrome OS 76: New features actually available this go-round
Just a week past due, Chrome OS 76 has begun rolling out to select users with more Chromebooks to follow in coming days and weeks. There has been a bit of confusion surrounding what features are actually in this update, So, we wanted to cover what's officially new in Chrome OS 76. No flags, no … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 76: New features actually available this go-round
Chrome 76 arrives with sneaky Incognito tweak, PWA updates, Dark Mode tools and more
Earlier this week, the Chromium team announced the release of Chrome 76 for the desktop to include Windows, Mac and Linux. As always, the Chrome OS update should follow in roughly a week or so but we have plenty to unpack from the Chrome browser. So, sit back and check out what's new with Chrome 76 … [Read more...] about Chrome 76 arrives with sneaky Incognito tweak, PWA updates, Dark Mode tools and more
Chrome OS 75 Is Here. Again. Seriously This Time
Aaaaaaand, we're back! Two weeks and a huge mess later, Google is finally rolling out a "fixed" version of Chrome OS 75. It is still unclear what caused the latest Stable version to be put on hold but one commenter on Android Police pointed towards a critical security bug found in 75 as well as … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 75 Is Here. Again. Seriously This Time
Refreshed Celeron Chromeboxes Hitting The Market
Not so long ago, the Chromebox form-factor appeared to be disappearing from the Chrome OS landscape. Fast forward two years to today and we have more options than ever. There are even some new players on the Chromebox field looking to take advantage of Chrome OS's massive share of the EDU sector. … [Read more...] about Refreshed Celeron Chromeboxes Hitting The Market
