Chrome OS 74 arrives for enterprises; here’s what it brings
Chrome OS 74 arrives for enterprises, bringing several new features such as native PDF annotation, external camera support and top-level files & folders to Chromebooks.
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HP Chromebook 15 brings a numeric keypad to a large 1080p display, Pentium CPU for $449
Earlier this month, Acer debuted the first Chromebook with a dedicated numeric keypad and now HP has followed up with its own version for a lower price. The HP Chromebook 15 starts at $449.
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Acer debuts a pair of durable Chromebooks for the enterprise, starting at $499
The new Acer Chromebook 714 and 715 can withstand 4-foot drops and 132-pounds of pressure, so they’re durable. A fingerprint sensor and dedicated number pad bring security and productivity in the workplace.
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Chrome OS 73 brings Linux app support, managed guest sessions to enterprises
After consumers gained support for Linux apps in Chrome OS 69, enterprise users get the feature in Chrome OS 73, along with managed guess sessions for improved device sharing.
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VPN TUN support coming soon to Linux on Chromebooks with Crostini
A small code change will lead to a largely desired function, particularly for enterprise users: VPN support for Linux apps in Crostini on a Chromebook. Yes, you can use an Android VPN app for Chrome OS, but that security won’t extend to Linux.
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Acer Chromebase 24v2 and 24vi debut for Hangouts, kiosks or business workstations
A pair of new Acer Chromebase devices with up to an 8th-gen Intel Core i7 are arriving this summer. These are ideal for group video, kiosks or business workstations in the enterprise although I know more than a few consumers that want a Chrome OS desktop.
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Support for native SMB network shares in Chrome OS is moving along quickly now
Native support for SMB file shares was spotted in March but the Chromium team is making quick headway now towards adding the function to Chromebooks. Enterprises will also have a policy to enable or disable shared location discovery on the network.
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Good for enterprises: Chromebooks to get Android’s Always-on VPN feature
A future version of Chrome OS will be able to use Android’s Always-on VPN feature, automatically helping to secure a Chromebook accessing public Wi-Fi hotspots; essentially a must for enterprise workers.
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Google’s time saving Chromebook Grab and Go solution available to businesses
Google’s internal Grab and Go project that provides ready to go Chromebooks in the case of a device swap is available for enterprises. Grab and Go reduces employee downtime while also maintaining data security thanks to Chrome OS.
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Viewsonic new NMP660 Chromebox for business and education expected in June
Back in March, Viewsonic announced its first Chromebox, the NMP660, would launch in April. Well, April came and went, so
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