The experimental Read Later feature to save web page links for future reading on a Chromebook gets a little code love in Chrome OS 89. It’s much more refined although there’s still no offline reading mode.
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The native Media app in Chrome OS 89 is getting a few new features for Chromebooks. Ink annotations and photo filters are available. So to is the Trash can in the Files app, which restores deleted files on command.
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After testing out my MacBook Air with M1, I’m more convinced than ever that a custom ARM chip for Chromebooks would bring many benefits: Battery life, potentially lower costs for high-end devices and performance based on this Octane score.
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Is it a challenge to move photos from your iPhone to your Chromebook? Not at all: There are two easy ways to make it happen and one of them can even free up storage space your iPhone.
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Virtual Desks on Chromebooks are about to get a big improvement. With Chrome OS 89, you’ll have the option of restoring your previously open windows in the workspaces they were in. Here’s how it works and what it looks like.
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New to Chrome OS? You may not realize that you can view two windows, tabs or apps side by side, just like you can with other operating systems. Here’s how to do it on your Chromebook.
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A good, customized Linux terminal is super useful but finding the Settings in Chrome OS to make it your own isn’t easy to find. Here’s where to look and how to customize the Linux Terminal app on your Chromebook.
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Neverware, the company behind CloudReady, is now part of Google. The company provides Chrome OS installation and support for older laptops. What does the purchase mean? Hopefully, future Chromebooks never lose software and security update support.
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In 2019, the Google Pixelbook Go was my pick for Chromebook of the year. 2020 has brought more exciting devices across multiple price points, making my pick this time more of a challenge. Which would you choose?
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I figure most Chromebook users are happy with up to four virtual desks to boost productivity. Google figures I might be wrong. Code is in the works to add eight, or potentially sixteen virtual workspaces to Chromebooks.
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The Stable Channel for Chrome OS 87 is now rolling out to Chromebooks, bringing new native and experimental features. An improved photo editor, hand-drawn wallpapers and the experimental Read Later are just some of them. Here’s what you need to know.
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