While the new Virtual Desks feature of Chrome OS landed with version 76, the keyboard shortcuts to use them on a Chromebook didn’t. And they won’t be here for Chrome OS 77 either.
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Even with the great discount I got on an Acer Chromebook Spin 13 with 16 GB of memory, I don’t recommend most people get “this much Chromebook.” Here’s why, who should, and who shouldn’t.
If you missed the $200 off deal on the Core i3 HP Chromebook X360 a few weeks ago, it’s back. You’ll need a free my Best Buy account to purchase this capable 2-in-1 for $399.
Chrome OS has landed on the Stable Channel for Chromebooks and Google highlights two new features. But there’s plenty more in there: Here’s what you need to know.
After years without traditional release notes, Chromebook users are getting them. Sort of. Google has a dedicated web page to highlight what’s new in Chrome OS, likely to coincide with the Chrome OS 76 or 77 release.
Got an old Chromebook that’s passed its AUE, or automatic update expiration date? Consider giving CloudReady a try: The Chromium OS-based platform may work on your old device and bring you security updates long after Google stops providing them.
Between offline file synchronization, Android and Linux apps, and smart prepping, you can do more than ever with a Chromebook when you’re not online. Here are 4 strategies from ComputerWorld and 2 of my own to make it happen.
Google is following up last month’s Pixel Slate deal with a new one: Buy a keyboard for the Chrome OS tablet and you’ll get $250 off a Pixel Slate through August 18.
Drallion is the code-name for a new Chromebook board that should spawn both clamshell and 2-in-1 devices. There are code references to Intel’s Harrison Peak Wi-Fi 6 card as well as a “cml soc”. Could it be Comet Lake?
Looks like there’s another Chromebook option for developers: A Core i7 and 16 GB memory configuration of the Lenovo Yoga Chromebook C630 with 4K display.
If you like colorful Chromebooks, Lenovo has three new models on the way just for you. The Lenovo Chromebook S340 will be available in three display sizes and all will have Intel 8th-generation processors.