The Chrome OS camera app finally has a video recording function, just in time for Chrome tablets that have rear cameras, although it does work on the front-facing camera of any Chromebook.
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The new Asus Chromebox 3 models are available from at least one online vendor and pricing starts at a reasonable $239 for the base model. Some may opt for the slightly more capable Acer line, however.
Since I recently flipped from Stable to Dev to test Linux apps on my Pixelbook, I decided to install a few PWAs and generally, I’m impressed by the speed and the native look & feel of these. Here’s how to try them on your Chromebook.
AMD is looking to get its chips into Chromebooks, which will take on Intel’s up-to-now lock on the devices from an x86 perspective. Kahlee will run on AMD’s Raven Ridge processors and support 1366 x 768 displays.
I’ve already showed how to run full Linux apps on a Pixelbook using Project Crostini but this video explains both what Project Crostini is and how it works.
After flipping over to the Chrome OS Dev Channel, I got Crostini up and running on my Pixelbook. Here’s how to do the same for a full, secure Linux desktop environment and what it looks like.
The Chrome OS team is working on adding functionality to the Files app on Chromebooks that will redirect you to Google Drive for advanced file management.
Google has fixed a Pixelbook random reboot issue with a minor update to version 65 of the Stable Channel. Here’s how to check if your version of Chrome OS is up to date to resolve the issue.
Scanning the weekly Best Buy ad uncovered this gem of a deal for those interested in a new Google Pixelbook. Through May 5, 2018 if you trade-in a working laptop — an old Chromebook, maybe? — Best Buy will put a Pixelbook in your hands and $150 back in your pocket.
Nothing else has changed since the original model save for a backlit keyboard and it will cost you $599.
Sony’s PlayStation Vue service has long had viewing support in the browser but it only worked on Windows and MacOS. At least until now. Sony now has a full HTML5 viewing experience so you can watch TV on a Chromebook right in your browser.