The ChromeOS 116 release adds new Chromebook features such as the Lacros browser, profile switching and file search for both local and Google Drive files.
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Chrome 117 will alert users with old extensions installed
Starting with Chrome 117, Google’s browser will alert users when old web extensions are installed. Alerts will appear in the “Safety Check” browser settings.
2023 Acer Chromebook 314 features a new Intel i3-N305 inside
The 2023 Acer Chromebook 314 is now on the company’s site. Last year’s model started with Celeron; this year you get an Intel i3-N305. But it will cost you.
Chromebook diagnostics are coming to the ChromeOS Launcher
Google appears to be adding Chromebook diagnostics in the ChromeOS Launcher, according to an upcoming, early version of the software. Here’s what it looks like.
Chromebooks with Nvidia GPUs get the chopping block too
I was hoping Chromebooks with Nvidia GPUs would bring excellent PC gaming performance. Unfortunately, these devices in-progress have been canceled.
Oh well, no Gen 3 Snapdragon 7c Chromebooks coming after all
Chalk up another missed opportunity for ARM-based Chromebooks. Based on code from Google developers, there are no Gen 3 Snapdragon 7c Chromebooks on the way.
Get $200 off this Core i3 HP Chromebook x360 14c all week
Looking for a feature-packed Chromebook with a 12th gen Intel Core i3 processor? The feature-packed HP Chromebook x360 14c has a $200 price cut all this week.
How Lacros improves Chrome profile switching on Chromebooks
Need to use multiple Google accounts on the same device? Here’s how the Lacros browser will improve profile switching on Chromebooks.
Lacros on Chromebooks transition plan won’t be quick
Google’s effort to split the Chrome browser from ChromeOS is underway. It’s called Lacros on Chromebooks and here are the details of Google’s transition plan.
ChromeOS 116 may begin the Lacros browser push to Chromebooks
After covering Google’s effort to Lacros browser for over two years, its arrival looks near. ChromeOS 116 may bring the Lacros browser to more Chromebooks.
First look at the new Microsoft 365 Chromebook integration
Here’s a first look a the new Microsoft 365 Chromebook integration. It brings a seamless Office productivity workflow to ChromeOS.