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New Chromebook privacy feature already common to macOS and Windows PCs on the way

November 23, 2021November 23, 2021 Kevin C. Tofel 0 Comments Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Data privacy, Wi-Fi

Chrome OS doesn’t support the randomization of a Wi-Fi radio’s MAC address. But it’s on the way: This new Chromebook privacy feature will bring Chrome OS more on par with other desktop platforms.

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Moar data privacy: Chromebooks may get on-device grammar check

December 1, 2020December 1, 2020 Kevin C. Tofel 2 Comments Chrome OS, Chrome OS 89, Data privacy, Google, Productivity

Keeping your data private on a Chromebook is a tough task due to so much reliance on Google and other web services. But a new Chrome OS on-device grammar check could help a little. And maybe it paves the way for more data privacy on Chromebooks.