Last week we went over some of the hottest threads in the Chromespot forums. There were some pretty fun topics in there, but we thought we would do something a little different this week. Why don’t we show off our themes?! There are many themes out there, with all kinds of neat features and fun […]
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The 53 best Chromebook keyboard shortcuts
Those who want to dig deeper into their Chromebooks will want to learn some of the many keyboard shortcuts that exist for Chrome OS. Here are the best ones!
Chromebox users can now adjust monitor brightness with keyboard shortcuts
Chromebox users can now control screen brightness straight from the keyboard’s brightness keys. Click through to find out all the details!
Chromebook settings will no longer look like a browser
Isn’t it annoying that your Chromebook settings look just like any other browser tab or window? It makes settings confusing to many new users, and it soon will be fixed.
HOT DEAL: refurbished Acer C720 for just $150!
The Acer C720 is popular for being one of the most affordable Chromebooks out there, at $199. This is one hell of a deal, but you can get it for even cheaper.
Dell will pay Microsoft for using Chrome OS and Android?
Dell has reached a deal with Microsoft, and will pay them royalties for using Chrome OS and Android. Do you think this is fair?
Upload to Google Play Music straight from Chrome and Chromebooks!
This is huge news. You can now upload music from any Chrome browser… including Chromebooks! Click through to find out how to set it all up.
ASUS Chromebox now available in Canada!
The ASUS Chroembox is one of the hottest Chrome OS devices right now. Its price, compact design and upgradeability make it an awesome option. And now you can get it in Canada!
HOT DEAL: Get the HP Chromebook 11 for $30 off
Have you been thinking of buying an HP Chromebook 11? You might want to take a look at this $30-off coupon!
Google releases Photowall – share your photos through your TV
Google has just released Photowall, a Chromecast service that allows you to share your images to a TV screen. Why is this app really important, though?
Chrome OS Dev channel now features large arrows for navigating back and forward
Chrome allows you to navigate back and forward in your browsing history by swiping left or right with two fingers. There is now a new animation for this. Which one is better?
Samsung swears the Chromebook 2 is 125% faster than the first
The Samsung Chromebook 2 benchmarks we have seen are far from impressive. They are downright disappointing! But Samsung swears their new laptop is much faster.
The best Chrome news this week (3-21-14)
We have been crazy busy here at Chromespot.com, so we thought we would close out the week with a nice recap of the main topics we covered.
How to view your Chrome extensions
Chrome extensions make our favorite browser the awesome internet portal it has become. But it’s important to keep track of them before they become a mess.
Why developers choose to support Chromecast
Chromecast has quickly become one of the best streaming devices in the market. Why are developers really choosing to support the platform?
8 tips for managing Chrome apps and extensions
Chrome apps and extensions are amazing, but they can also hurt your browser if not handled right. Here are some awesome and simple tips to keep your browsing experience clean!
8 awesome keyboard shortcuts for Chromebook Image Viewer
There are many small features and tricks you can use on Chrome OS, but these tend to be hidden away. The Image Viewer keyboard shortcuts are an example of such hidden gems.
What is Chrome OS Developer Mode?
One of the best things about Chromebooks is that you can take full control of the hardware. In order to do this, one must activate Developer Mode.
How to access Google Drive from your Chromebook
Most of what Chromebooks do revolves around “the cloud” and the internet is an essential part of their performance. This is why Google Drive is so important.
Samsung and HP said to launch Chrome OS All-in-One computers
Did you like the LG Chromebase? If so, you will be glad to learn about the latest rumors, which indicate both Samsung and HP are planning to release All-in-One Chrome OS computers.
Pwnium 4 concludes, 1 confirmed winner gets $150,000
Chrome OS is one of the safest operating systems out there, and Google is willing to put their money where their mouth is. Pwnium 4 has concluded – what were the results?
Google and Microsoft don’t want dual-boot computers – do you?
Dual-boot computers are double-edged swords; they can be great, but can also mess everything up. This is why Google and Microsoft are a bit worried about them. Are you?
How to use Chrome Remote Desktop
Did you know you can use your Windows or Mac computer remotely, using your Chromebook? We have put together a neat tutorial to help you set this up!
How to upgrade RAM and SSD on an ASUS Chromebox
ASUS gave us an official overview and demo of the ASUS Chromebox, but they didn’t go into much detail about upgrading the RAM or SSD. Here are all the extra details!
ASUS Chromebox official overview and demo
Thinking about getting a brand new ASUS Chromebox but aren’t sure what exactly to expect? ASUS has put together a great overview and demo for you. Check it out!