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How to view your internal Chrome OS engagement metrics

Kevin C. TofelApril 29, 2022April 29, 2022How to, NewsChrome OS, ChromeOS, Google, Google Chrome OS2 Comments

Chrome OS is widely considered a secure desktop platform, but is it private? Here’s how to view some internal Chrome OS engagement metrics.

New Chromebook user? Learn to use Chrome OS with this simulator

Kevin C. TofelApril 23, 2022April 23, 2022How to, NewsChrome OS, Chrome OS 100, Chromebooks, Google, Google Chrome OS, Launcher, Productivity1 Comment

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

Kevin C. TofelApril 7, 2022April 17, 2022NewsAndroid, Android 11, Android apps, ARC++, ARCVM, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Containers, Crostini, Google, Linux, Security, VM9 Comments

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?

Kevin C. TofelMarch 31, 2022March 31, 2022News, Site newsChrome browser, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Google, LaCrOS12 Comments

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

Kevin C. TofelMarch 29, 2022March 29, 2022NewsBugs, Chrome OS, Chrome OS Stable Channel, Chromebooks, Google, Google Chrome, Lacros browser, Security10 Comments

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

Kevin C. TofelMarch 26, 2022March 29, 2022News, Opinion1Password, 2FA, Authentication, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Fingerprint reader, Google, Productivity, Security8 Comments

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.