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How to use Skype for Web on a Chromebook now that Microsoft isn’t supporting it

Kevin C. Tofel 9 Comments , , , , ,

With an updated Skype for Web service, Microsoft has eliminated support for all but the Edge and Chrome browsers on certain hardware. To get around this on a Chromebook, you can use this trick.

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Chrome OS and Chrome getting support for biometric 2FA with CTAP2 standard

Kevin C. Tofel 0 Comments , , , , , ,

As early as Chrome version 69, you’ll be able to log into a web service without using a password but with the added security benefits of either biometrics or a PIN thanks to the coming support for CTAP2 FIDO devices.

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Picture-in-picture API to be enabled by default on Chrome OS, Chrome browser

Kevin C. Tofel 6 Comments , , , , , , ,

Last month, I reported on an experimental picture-in-picture (PiP) feature that I used on my Chromebook. Google will enable the PiP API by default with Chrome version 69, and not just for Chromebooks. It will also be available in the Chrome browser for Windows, Mac and Linux. And eventually, Chrome for Android support will follow.

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