Chrome OS is widely considered a secure desktop platform, but is it private? Here’s how to view some internal Chrome OS engagement metrics.
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New Chromebook user? Learn to use Chrome OS with this simulator
Did you know that you can quickly learn to use Chrome OS with just a web browser? This simulator is right up your alley if you’re a new Chromebook user.
Chrome OS adds Stability to the three core principles of Speed, Simplicity and Security
The original three core Chrome OS principles of Speed, Simplicity, and Security are now four. Here’s how and why Stability is a new primary function of Chrome OS.
As Lacros for Chromebooks nears, is it time for more Google Chrome coverage?
As Google’s effort to unbundle the Chrome browser from the Chrome OS platform nears, it may make sense to include more Google Chrome browser coverage.
Google Chrome zero-day bug update shows the benefit of Lacros on a Chromebook
Last week, a new Google Chrome zero-day bug was patched. My Chromebook got that patch before nearly all other Chromebooks, thanks to Lacros.
The Chromebook fingerprint sensor needs to do more
More Chrome OS devices are coming with a fingerprint sensor. There’s just one problem: A Chromebook fingerprint sensor can only do one thing, while on other platforms it can do so much more.
Snapdragon 8cx Chromebooks could be coming, but not soon
Chrome OS code suggests Snapdragon 8cx Chromebooks appear to be in the works. Aside from more performance, this chip supports Adaptive Sync.
Steam launches on Chromebooks: What you need to know
After roughly two years of effort, Steam launches on Chromebooks today in alpha to bring native gaming to Chrome OS. Here’s what you need to know.
How to find your Chromebook board name (and why you want to)
Here’s how to find your Chromebook board name. This is useful to track Chrome OS releases and for recovery software.
How finding optimized Android apps on Chromebooks will get easier
Struggling to find optimized Android apps on Chromebooks? Here’s how Google will make it easier.
Chromebook owners will get to disable automatic Chrome OS updates. YES!
In June of 2019, I called for Google to give consumers the ability to disable Chrome OS automatic updates. A new code change suggests that’s coming.