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ChromeOS 106 gets a Follow site option for desktop RSS (updated)

Kevin C. TofelAugust 16, 2022August 17, 2022NewsChrome browser, Chrome OS, Chrome OS 106, ChromeOS, ChromeOS 106, Experimental Features, Feeds, Google Reader, Side Panel1 Comment

The latest ChromeOS Dev Channel adds a “Follow site” option. This will bring RSS to the side panel on Chromebooks. Google Reader lives on?

Acer’s new AMD Chromebook comes in at $559.99

Kevin C. TofelAugust 16, 2022August 16, 2022NewsAcer, Acer Chromebook Spin 514, AMD, AMD Ryzen 5, Chromebooks5 Comments

In May, we heard news of an upcoming AMD Chromebook. Now we know, the new Acer Chromebook Spin 514 starts at $559.99. Here are the details.

2022 Acer Chromebook Spin 714 discount price already $629

Kevin C. TofelAugust 15, 2022August 15, 2022NewsAcer, Acer Chromebook Spin 714, Chromebook Deals, Chromebooks, Core i5, Intel 12th-gen4 Comments

That was fast. The 2022 Acer Chromebook Spin 714 discount price is $629, down $100 from its launch price in early July.

Is Google Reader coming back?

Kevin C. TofelAugust 14, 2022August 17, 2022NewsCanary Channel, Chrome browser, Chrome OS, ChromeOS, Experimental Features, Google, Google Reader, Side Panel10 Comments

After its untimely death in 2013, Google Reader may be resurrected. Is Google Reader coming back with a full Chrome and ChromeOS integration?

ChromeOS 106 integrates Google Photos Memories on Chromebooks

Kevin C. TofelAugust 13, 2022August 13, 2022NewsChrome browser, Chrome OS, Chrome OS 106, Chromebooks, ChromeOS, ChromeOS 106, Google Photos, New Tab Page2 Comments

The latest ChromeOS 106 Dev Channel update integrates Google Photos Memories on Chromebooks. Here’s a preview.

Chrome, ChromeOS 106 getting Partial Translate language feature

Kevin C. TofelAugust 12, 2022August 12, 2022NewsChrome OS, Chrome OS 106, Chrome OS flags, Chromebooks, ChromeOS, ChromeOS 106, Dev Channel, Experimental Features1 Comment

Both the Chrome browser and ChromeOS 106 are getting a Partial Translate language feature. Here’s how it works.

ChromeOS 106 bringing diacritic typing to Chromebooks

Kevin C. TofelAugust 9, 2022August 11, 2022NewsChrome OS, Chrome OS 106, Chromebooks, ChromeOS, ChromeOS 106, Keyboard shortcuts2 Comments

Although ChromeOS 104 just arrived, there are new features on the horizon. The latest is for ChromeOS 106, expected to add diacritic typing to Chromebooks and other ChromeOS devices.

Wait, you can wirelessly transfer iPhone photos to the HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook?

Kevin C. TofelAugust 8, 2022August 8, 2022Apps, NewsChrome OS, Chromebooks, ChromeOS, HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook, HP QuickDrop, Phone Hub3 Comments

How did I miss the HP QuickDrop app? It can wirelessly transfer iPhone photos, files and notes to and from the HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook.

Chromebooks get these 8 new ChromeOS 104 features

Kevin C. TofelAugust 6, 2022August 6, 2022NewsChrome OS 104, Chromebooks, ChromeOS, ChromeOS 104, Productivity, Software Updates, Stable Channel2 Comments

New Chrome OS 104 features are available in the Stable Channel. After you upgrade your Chromebook, here’s what you get.

HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook sale price drops to $869

Kevin C. TofelJuly 31, 2022July 31, 2022NewsChromebook Deals, Chromebooks, Core i3, HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook, Intel 12th-genNo Comments

After seeing a $160 discount for a few a weeks, the current HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook sale price is $869. That’s $280 off the MSRP.

The ChromeOS Channel on a Chromebook will soon be easier to see

Kevin C. TofelJuly 29, 2022July 29, 2022How to, NewsBeta Channel, Canary Channel, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, ChromeOS, Dev Channel, Stable ChannelNo Comments

It’s easy to change ChromeOS channels to see future features. And it’s about to get easier to see which ChromeOS channel is on your Chromebook.