Chrome OS 78 is expected to bring a shared text clipping feature that will let you send clipboard contents to or from a Chromebook to any other device running Chrome, including Macs, PCs, and iOS devices.
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Kevin Tofel
After spending 15 years in IT at Fortune 100 companies, Kevin turned a hobby into a career and began covering mobile technology in 2003. He writes daily on the industry and has co-hosted the weekly MobileTechRoundup podcast since 2006. His writing has appeared in print (The New York Times, PC Magazine and PC World) and he has been featured on NBC News in Philadelphia.
A mysterious reference to an Asus Chromebook Flip C433 appeared this week and it’s the real deal. Thanks to the FCC, we can see the device and many of its internals. Now we just need Asus to announce it.
There are two new Acer Chromebook Spin 13 configurations available at a small premium over existing models. Don’t get too excited though: These are still using 8th-generation Intel Core i5 CPUs.
While the Apple Music Android app has worked on Chromebooks for some time, you can now stream, or even Chromecast your tunes with a new beta web client of Apple Music.
Acer continues to expand its entry level Chromebook line with four updated or new devices announced at IFA 2019. They range in size but share similar specs, starting at $249.99 this December in the US
Got Crostini on your Chromebook? Then you likely have Debian Linux installed since that’s the default. Google could take an approach similar to Microsoft and provide Linux distro options through a menu.
Can you code an Arduino using a Chromebook? It’s possible with Linux but not until USB support is expanded. Here are three ways to program an Arduino using Chrome OS today, with options ranging from free to a few dollars a month.
Like the Asus Chromebook Flip C434 but don’t need a 2-in-1? Check the Asus Chromebook C425, which shares many of the same features but gives up tablet mode and a touch screen for $499.
Until September 5, you can save $250 on any Pixel Slate and get a free keyboard, worth up to $199. Sure, there won’t be a Slate successor, but it will still get new features and software updates through June 2024, making this a great deal.
Lenovo took the wraps off a trio of new Chromebooks today: An 11- and 15-inch Lenovo Chromebook C340 2-in-1, as well as a 14-inch clamshell Chromebook S340. Prices begin at $250 with availability starting next month, depending on the model.
Now that Linux on Chromebooks is available for the enterprise, how do IT admins plan to manage this feature? Recent code commits suggest that Red Hat Ansible will be integrated with Crostini for centralized, secure Linux app deployment.