Chromebox users can now control screen brightness straight from the keyboard’s brightness keys. Click through to find out all the details!
Tag: Chrome OS Dev
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.
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?
Chrome OS Dev update: Bluetooth notifications, always maximized mode and more
Chrome OS Dev has received another slew of improvements in its latest update. None of these are huge improvements, but together they make a huge difference.
Chrome OS Dev now alerts you when you need to log into an open WiFi network
We often join open WiFi networks only to find out the internet is not working. This means you have to take an extra step to access the internet.
Chrome OS Dev update: languages, volume sound, music icon and more
The latest Chrome OS Dev update brings a great selection of upgrades and improvements. Click through to check them out and see what’s new!
Which Chrome OS channel should I use? Stable, Beta or Dev?
Have you been using your Chromebook for a while and want to get more out of it? You might want to check out the Beta or Dev channels. Which one is the right one?
Chrome OS Dev users can now run multiple profiles at once
Using multiple profiles has been a bit of a struggle in Chrome OS. The Chrome team is improving this by adding an experimental multi profiles feature to Chrome OS Dev.
Chrome OS Dev improves “Back” and “Forward” gestures
Chrome OS Dev has received a very nice improvement. The 2-finger horizontal swiping feature now offers a much easier browsing experience.
Tip: Chrome OS Dev let’s you move apps from folder to folder, within the App List
Want to better organize your App List? Chrome OS needs better organizing features, but Google is working hard on it and now you can do a bit more.
Create files and folders from the Chromebook Files App, even when offline!
The latest Chrome OS Dev update is rocking it! One of the features we think you will appreciate is the ability to create folders on Google Drive straight from the Files App.
Chrome OS Dev update brings pinch-to-zoom
Isn’t it unbelievable that touchscreen Chromebooks don’t have pinch-to-zoom? The latest Chrome OS Dev update fixes that, but we still have to wait for it to reach stable channel.
Chrome OS Dev now includes virtual keyboard in the settings
The Chrome OS virtual keyboard is getting ready for prime time! With the latest Dev channel update, the keyboard is now included in the settings. Come play with it!
Chrome OS Dev update brings improved music player
Chrome OS is becoming a fuller operating system as Google continues to improve it. Today’s Chrome OS Dev update brings a few improvements, but this is one of the best!
You can now stream to a Chromecast while your Chromebook is closed!
The latest Chrome OS Dev update brings a very neat feature Chromecast users will appreciate. You can now stream your desktop while the lid is closed!
Google Now notifications available with Chrome Beta
Have you been loving Google Now cards on Android and iOS? Now you can have them on your Desktop thanks to Chrome Beta.
You can now lock the Chrome OS experimental virtual keyboard
Chrome OS is moving into a touch-based environment. All we need is a good on-screen keyboard and Google has improved it a bit today.
“Take screenshot” option added to menu in Chrome OS Dev
Google is adding more ways to take a screenshot on Chrome OS! Dev channel users can now use the Chrome menu to achieve this. It’s not perfect yet, but here’s how to do it.
Google Now cards now available for Chrome OS Dev
Google Now has only lived within mobile devices until now, but we have been hoping for it to come to the desktop. Google’s hotword search function get’s closer to it, but we still haven’t tasted full Google Now on Chrome. The latest Chrome OS Dev update changes history by giving us Google Now cards, though […]
You can now take advantage of the Chromebook Pixel’s full resolution!
The Chromebook Pixel arguably has the best display in any laptop computer, but we haven’t even touched its full potential yet! Unless you use Chrome OS Dev, that is.
Chrome OS now activates Natural Scrolling when it detects a touchscreen
Are you using Chrome OS Dev on a touchscreen Chromebook? If so, you may notice that Natural Scrolling is now activated!
Chrome OS gestures: three-finger swipe down for overview mode
Window management is not optimal on Chromebooks yet, but be sure Google is working on it. The latest Chrome OS Dev update brings a gesture-enabled overview mode that works like a charm!