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ChromeOS 106 gets a Follow site option for desktop RSS (updated)

Kevin C. TofelAugust 16, 2022August 17, 2022NewsChrome browser, Chrome OS, Chrome OS 106, ChromeOS, ChromeOS 106, Experimental Features, Feeds, Google Reader, Side Panel4 Comments

The latest ChromeOS Dev Channel adds a “Follow site” option. This will bring RSS to the side panel on Chromebooks. Google Reader lives on?

Is Google Reader coming back?

Kevin C. TofelAugust 14, 2022August 17, 2022NewsCanary Channel, Chrome browser, Chrome OS, ChromeOS, Experimental Features, Google, Google Reader, Side Panel10 Comments

After its untimely death in 2013, Google Reader may be resurrected. Is Google Reader coming back with a full Chrome and ChromeOS integration?

ChromeOS 106 integrates Google Photos Memories on Chromebooks

Kevin C. TofelAugust 13, 2022August 13, 2022NewsChrome browser, Chrome OS, Chrome OS 106, Chromebooks, ChromeOS, ChromeOS 106, Google Photos, New Tab Page2 Comments

The latest ChromeOS 106 Dev Channel update integrates Google Photos Memories on Chromebooks. Here’s a preview.

Chrome, ChromeOS 106 getting Partial Translate language feature

Kevin C. TofelAugust 12, 2022August 12, 2022NewsChrome OS, Chrome OS 106, Chrome OS flags, Chromebooks, ChromeOS, ChromeOS 106, Dev Channel, Experimental Features2 Comments

Both the Chrome browser and ChromeOS 106 are getting a Partial Translate language feature. Here’s how it works.

How to use function keys on a Chromebook

Kevin C. TofelAugust 11, 2022August 11, 2022How toChrome OS, Chromebooks, ChromeOS, Keyboard shortcuts, Keyboards, Linux, Productivity22 Comments

I recently needed to press the F10 key in an app on my Chromebook. But it doesn’t have one. Here’s how to use function keys on a Chromebook.

ChromeOS 106 bringing diacritic typing to Chromebooks

Kevin C. TofelAugust 9, 2022August 11, 2022NewsChrome OS, Chrome OS 106, Chromebooks, ChromeOS, ChromeOS 106, Keyboard shortcuts3 Comments

Although ChromeOS 104 just arrived, there are new features on the horizon. The latest is for ChromeOS 106, expected to add diacritic typing to Chromebooks and other ChromeOS devices.

Wait, you can wirelessly transfer iPhone photos to the HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook?

Kevin C. TofelAugust 8, 2022August 8, 2022Apps, NewsChrome OS, Chromebooks, ChromeOS, HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook, HP QuickDrop, Phone Hub4 Comments

How did I miss the HP QuickDrop app? It can wirelessly transfer iPhone photos, files and notes to and from the HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook.

Still using apt for Linux on a Chromebook? Try Nala instead

Kevin C. TofelAugust 4, 2022August 4, 2022How toChrome OS, Chromebooks, ChromeOS, Linux, Nala, Productivity, Project Crostini12 Comments

It’s 2022 and you’re using Linux on a Chromebook. So why are you using apt to install apps? Here’s why you should try Nala for Linux.

Why I use a Chromebook

Kevin C. TofelAugust 2, 2022August 2, 2022OpinionChrome OS, Chromebooks, ChromeOS, Linux, macOS, Windows54 Comments

I’m often asked “Why buy a Chromebook when you can get a Mac or PC for the same price and do so much more?” Here’s why I use a Chromebook.

How to change a Chromebook Downloads folder to Google Drive

Kevin C. TofelAugust 1, 2022August 9, 2022How toBackup, Chrome browser, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, ChromeOS, Files, Google Drive, Productivity4 Comments

Want to have all the files locally stored on your Chromebook backed up? Here’s how to change a Chromebook Downloads folder to Google Drive.

The ChromeOS Channel on a Chromebook will soon be easier to see

Kevin C. TofelJuly 29, 2022July 29, 2022How to, NewsBeta Channel, Canary Channel, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, ChromeOS, Dev Channel, Stable ChannelNo Comments

It’s easy to change ChromeOS channels to see future features. And it’s about to get easier to see which ChromeOS channel is on your Chromebook.