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Google to push a fix to Chromebooks that locked users out after the last Chrome OS 91 update

July 20, 2021July 20, 2021 Kevin C. Tofel 10 Comments Bugs, Chrome OS, Chrome OS 91, Chrome OS Stable Channel, Chromebooks, Software Updates

Google will be pushing out a fix to Chrome OS devices on Wednesday, according to its Customer Care Portal. That’s great, but how many people already factory reset their Chromebook and lost local data?

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Google acquires Neverware, the company that brings Chrome OS to older laptops with CloudReady

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 Kevin C. Tofel 22 Comments AUE, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, CloudReady, Google, Neverware, Software Updates

Neverware, the company behind CloudReady, is now part of Google. The company provides Chrome OS installation and support for older laptops. What does the purchase mean? Hopefully, future Chromebooks never lose software and security update support.