Software Updates Archives

Chromebooks get these 8 new ChromeOS 104 features

Kevin C. TofelAugust 6, 2022August 6, 2022NewsChrome OS 104, Chromebooks, ChromeOS, ChromeOS 104, Productivity, Software Updates, Stable Channel2 Comments

New Chrome OS 104 features are available in the Stable Channel. After you upgrade your Chromebook, here’s what you get.

Chrome OS Flex isn’t the solution for Chromebooks past their software support date

Kevin C. TofelFebruary 17, 2022February 17, 2022NewsAUE, Chrome OS, Chrome OS Flex, Chromebooks, CloudReady, Google, Software Updates39 Comments

If you thought Chrome OS Flex was going to be the official method to get software updates on a Chromebook past its support date, think again.

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

Kevin C. TofelJuly 20, 2021July 20, 2021NewsBugs, Chrome OS, Chrome OS 91, Chrome OS Stable Channel, Chromebooks, Software Updates10 Comments

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?

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

Kevin C. TofelDecember 15, 2020December 15, 2020NewsAUE, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, CloudReady, Google, Neverware, Software Updates22 Comments

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.