Chrome OS
Google Unveils Chrome OS Flex for Older PC and Mac Computers
Google has announced a free software tool Chrome OS Flex that can give a “second life” to many outdated computers. Everyone probably has that one dying laptop that barely has enough juice to keep up with macOS Monterey or Windows 11. But instead of being dead weight, Google is giving us the option to convert them into Chromebooks with […]
Google Developing Custom Silicon for Chrome OS Laptops and Tablets: Nikkei
Google is already going down the custom silicon path for the Pixel 6 smartphone, but according to a new report, the same is also happening for laptops and tablets running Chrome OS. A new report in Nikkei Asia notes that Google's first custom-designed microprocessors — System on a Chip (SoC) — designs should appear in Chromebook "laptops and...
Google Invites Media to Chrome OS Event on March 9th
Google on Friday invited members of the media to preview the next features of Chrome OS, which powers the company’s Chromebooks. According to the invite received by email to iPhone in Canada, Google says “Chrome OS is turning 10!” and explains, “come celebrate this milestone with us virtually on March 9, 2021. We’ll take a...
Latest Chrome OS Release Brings Faster Sign-in, Personalized Lock Screens
Google has today rolled out an update to Chrome OS, that brings a faster sign-in experience as well as personalized lock screens, among other performance enhancements and security updates. Faster and easier web sign-in: The latest Chrome OS release introduces a new Web Authentication feature from Chromebook, designed to make the sign-in experience faster and...
Chrome OS 83 Update Brings New Family Link Features, Tab Groups, and More
Google has just rolled out the latest Chrome OS 83 update that brings several new features and improvements to Chromebook, including two new updates to the Family Link app i.e. access to Chrome Web Store extensions for kids, and per-app time limits for Google Play apps. For those who aren’t familiar, parents can use the Family...