In a Google Chrome OS 102 Dev Channel update, a small design change to the Calendar widget makes the experience immensely better.
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Google Chrome side panel getting private user notes and Read Anywhere to replace Reader Mode
The Google Chrome side panel is adding a Read Anywhere option, which will take the place of Reader Mode in Chrome, and a place to write private user notes.
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.
Chrome OS virtual desks are getting a useful upgrade
Google is working on a welcome update for Chrome OS virtual desks that will reduce clutter when closing a workspace on your Chromebook.
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.
Why I’m still using a Chromebook from 2018 as my daily driver
You’d think I’m constantly upgrading to the latest Chrome OS laptop. Nope. Here’s why I’m still using a Chromebook that debuted in 2018.
Chrome OS 100 lets you open events from the Calendar quick settings
The newest Dev Channel for Chrome OS 100 opens calendar events from a Chromebook’s date and time, popping up the Google Calendar app.
How to revert Chrome OS to a prior version on a Chromebook
As we’ve recently seen, sometimes a bug gets by testing with a new Chrome OS Stable Channel release. Here’s how to revert Chrome OS back to a prior version.
How to change the zoom levels in Android apps on a Chromebook for easier reading
I’ve been a little frustrated using some of the Android apps installed on my Chromebook lately due to small font sizes. Here’s how to enable custom zoom levels for Android apps on a Chromebook.
Is Google adding more Files app integration with Microsoft Office documents on Chromebooks?
A new code change in Chrome OS signals greater integration between the Files app and Microsoft Office documents on Chromebooks.
Chromebook and iPhone user? Consider a third-party password manager.
Tired of managing passwords in two places as a Chromebook and iPhone user? Here’s how a third-party password manager helps.