Chrome OS 74 arrives for enterprises; here’s what it brings
Chrome OS 74 arrives for enterprises, bringing several new features such as native PDF annotation, external camera support and top-level files & folders to Chromebooks.
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Chrome OS 75 bringing a web page “reader mode”, here’s what it looks like
At long last, a distraction-free “reader mode” for web pages is coming to Chrome OS. If you can’t wait until version 75 to get it, here’s a great alternative you can use now on a Chromebook.
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Dell Inspiron Chromebook 14 available on sale for $499
You can save $100 all week on the capable Dell Inspiron Chromebook 14 2-in-1 with stylus at Best Buy. This laptop has an overall buyer rating of 4.6 out of 5 at Best Buy, with 73% of buyers giving it a 5 out of 5.
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HP Chromebook 15 brings a numeric keypad to a large 1080p display, Pentium CPU for $449
Earlier this month, Acer debuted the first Chromebook with a dedicated numeric keypad and now HP has followed up with its own version for a lower price. The HP Chromebook 15 starts at $449.
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More info about the Sarien and Arcada Chromebooks: clamshell vs convertible, new keyboard layout details
The in-progress Sarien Chromebook looks to be a clamshell while the related Arcada device will be a 2-in-1. Yet both will have a remapped hardware keyboard that appears to bring traditional Function keys to Chrome OS and Linux.
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How to add the CTRL and ALT keys on the software keyboard of a Chromebook or Chrome tablet
Using a Pixel Slate or Chromebook in tablet mode but can’t find the CTRL or ALT keys for the on-screen keyboard? Here’s the 30-second fix!
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Need a basic browser? Save $70 off the Acer Chromebook 15 and pay $179
Not everyone wants or needs a high-end Chromebook with a high-end price tag. The Acer Chromebook 15 is very basic, but this entry level laptop makes for a good first computer or secondary device.
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Chrome OS 75 adds USB device support for Linux, including Android phone debugging
The newest version of Chrome OS 75 finally brings USB device support to Project Crostini. Using Linux on my Chromebook, I can even use ADB commands to a connected Android phone.
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Acer debuts a pair of durable Chromebooks for the enterprise, starting at $499
The new Acer Chromebook 714 and 715 can withstand 4-foot drops and 132-pounds of pressure, so they’re durable. A fingerprint sensor and dedicated number pad bring security and productivity in the workplace.
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Meet Zork: A Chromebook reference board powered by more powerful AMD Ryzen chips
Don’t be in the dark and eaten by a grue: Here’s a brand new Chromebook reference board named Zork that will use AMD chips rivaling the latest Core i5 and i7 from Intel.
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Chrome OS 74 may address Chromebook slowness caused by Hangouts video chat
Have you experienced system slowness or an app crash when using Hangouts video chat on your Chromebook? A bug report shows a possible issue that’s being researched for a Chrome OS 74 fix.
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