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Chrome OS 77 to add Bluetooth device battery level indicator to Chromebooks

July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 Kevin C. Tofel 0 Comments Audio, battery, Bluetooth, Canary Channel, Chrome OS, Chrome OS 77, Flags

The beginnings of a new feature to display the battery life of connected Bluetooth devices has arrived in Chrome OS 77. It’s still a work in progress but will be a welcome addition to the Chromebook platform.

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How to check the battery health of a Chromebook

June 12, 2018June 12, 2018 Kevin C. Tofel 22 Comments battery, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, How to

Checking the battery health of a Chromebook isn’t just useful for a device you’ve had for a while. It’s also handy — a must, even, IMO — before buying a used Chromebook. And it’s actually quite easy to do if you know where to look for the information.