It’s no secret that the file manager on Chrome OS has been a sore point for users ever since Chromebooks were first introduced to the world as cloud-centric computers…
Spotted on the latest Chrome OS Dev channel, Google is working on decoupling the Audio, Images, and Videos categories away from the navigation pane and merge them into the Recent category as file-type filters.
If your Chromebook tabs are out of control, Google has introduced a new feature, called Tab Groups, that might help…
If you’re using a Chromebook with an updated version of Chrome OS then you have a feature available to you that might offer just the help you’ve been looking for. Said trick is Tab Groups.
You might not even need to spend anything if you have an older laptop already lying about. Installing the equivalent of Chrome OS onto aged hardware takes less than an hour’s worth of elbow grease, and the final result often feels snappier than today’s dirt-cheap Chromebooks.
How to turn an old laptop into a Chromebook… Not only will you save money, but some older laptops have better hardware than cheap Chromebooks—making this project a double win.
Google wants to give you access to Windows apps when you really need them, as a hop in and out experience…
Google is positioning this new Windows app support in Chrome OS as a big incentive for enterprises considering switching employees over to Chromebooks.
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Learn about Chrome OS 84’s updated “Overview Mode”…
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Chrome Unboxed
With any luck, Chrome OS 84 should start rolling out in the next day or two AND it is huge…
Chrome OS 84 will arrive bearing an abundance of treats for Chromebook users. Let “Chrome Unboxed” take you through a quick run through all of the official announcements.
Google halts Chrome and Chrome OS releases to ensure stability during pandemic – OSnews
Due to adjusted work schedules at this time, we are pausing upcoming Chrome and Chrome OS releases. Our primary objectives are to ensure they continue to be stable, secure, and work reliably for anyone who depends on them. We’ll continue to prioritize any updates related to security, which will be included in Chrome 80.
Source: Google halts Chrome and Chrome OS releases to ensure stability during pandemic – OSnews
TechRepublic Instructs You “How to enable Night Light in Chrome OS”
I have to admit, I love my Chromebook… The Chrome OS keeps getting better and offers options that make good sense. One such option now baked into the Chrome OS is the “Night Light” feature. The goal of the “Night Light” feature is to help reduce your exposure to blue light for good eye health and to help you sleep better.
So, how do you get to this feature? Below is a brief summarization on how to activate this feature; however, to get the full blown tutorial on this I encourage you to visit TechRepublic (see source link below).
To enable Night Light in Chrome OS, open Settings, and look for the Displays section, where Night Light can be enabled. Adjust the slider to turn Night Light on, and then you’ll also be able to adjust two other features: Color temperature of the display and the schedule.
Reduce exposure to blue light from your Chrome OS device screen at night by changing these settings.
Source: How to enable Night Light in Chrome OS – TechRepublic
Android Authority Reporting New Integrated Service For Android and Chrome OS To Be Unveiled
Perhaps as early as next week, Google will unveil a new service called “Better Together” that will give your Android device and your Chrome OS device the power to work as a team.
Some things you will see come out of this are:
- SMS Connect, which will let you read and respond to text messages within Chrome OS. This will likely be different and probably more robust than the recently-unveiled Android Messages for the web.
- Instant Tethering, which will allow you to use your phone as a hotspot and then connect to the internet on your Chromebook instantly. You can currently do this with any laptop, but it will now be “instant” with Better Together.
- Smart Unlock, which will help you avoid typing your password into your Chromebook over and over again. Instead, if your phone is nearby, your laptop will automatically unlock.
Source: ‘Better Together’ will integrate Android and Chrome OS devices
