Do you know if your printer is online or offline? Chrome Canary now let’s you see this info without having to dig through settings!
Tag: Chrome
When will my Chromebook stop being supported?
Chromebooks are said to be the “always new” laptops, but nothing is really forever. Even Chromebooks have an expiration date! When will your laptop stop being supported?
AllCast developer shows us Android mirroring working on Chromecast [VIDEO]
Screen mirroring from your Android device to your Chromecast is a very highly-requested feature. Google hasn’t given it to us, but popular developer Koush will!
Screencastify preview – you can now screencast on your Chromebook! [VIDEO]
We have been waiting to be able to screen cast on a Chromebook for too long! This feature is now here, without complications or having to jump through hoops to get it to work.
Google testing new Chrome permission request bubbles – do you think they’re better?
Google is considering introducing newly-designed permission requests, stating they are more noticeable. But… are they?
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!
How to open a Chrome OS app in a separate window
Here is a nice little tip that will make your Chromebook experience much more organized. Did you know you can easily open a Chrome-hosted app in a separate window?
Play Flappy Bird with any device
The Flappy Bird game may have been put down, but that doesn’t mean you have no way of playing it. Here are a few things you can try in order to get your fix.
Chrome’s “App Info” function will give you app details quicker and easier
Isn’t it annoying having to go through the settings just to see your Chrome apps’ details? Google is making it easier for you in the latest Chromium update.
Chrome Apps will soon be able to run without the Chrome browser
Chrome Apps and Extensions still need the browser to run, but they could be great products by themselves. Google is said to be working on a solution to separate the browser and Chrome Apps!
Chrome Canary for Windows 8 now enables pinch-to-zoom automatically
One huge oversight in Windows 8 Chrome is the lack of pinch-to-zoom support. This is standard functionality that should come with any touchscreen-enabled app. Google is aiming to correct this with the latest Chrome Canary update for Windows. The feature has been automatically activated for anyone using Chrome Canary for Windows 8 or above. This […]
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.
Chromium updates photo app with highly-requested improvements
Chromium users rejoice! The team has been putting attention to your requests and they have updated the photo app with some great features.
Google brings Chrome Apps to Android and iOS
Google is aiming to break the boundaries between mobile and desktop computing. Their new project will bring Chrome Apps to both Android and iOS!
Build with Chrome: create and share your LEGO creations!
My favorite blast from the past? A box full of LEGOs! This is why I am completely amazed by the newest Chrome experiment!
Chrome Beta for Android now supports color Emojis
Are you a fan of Emojis? If so, you will be glad to learn Chrome Beta for Android now supports them! Just go ahead and upload the beta browser and you will be set to go!
iOS gets Chrome 32 update with data compression, Translate and more
It took more than “a few days”, but iOS finally got the Chrome 32 update we reported about 2 weeks ago. It brings Translate, data compression and more – check it out!
Chromebooks quickly taking over schools
Chromebooks are not only entertainment and browsing machines, they have also proved to be great education tools. Recent studies prove Chrome OS is a hit in US schools!
“OK Google” hotword extension now being integrated into Chrome
We have been using the Google Voice Search Hotword (Beta) for a while now. This feature is expected to be embedded in Chrome and now we know Google is working on that.
Google announces Pwnium 4, giving $2.7 million to Chrome OS hackers
You think you have what it takes to go through Google’s security and hack a Chromebook? Pwnium 4 is coming up and you can get a big lump of cash if you succeed!
“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 […]
Chrome bug allows malicious websites to spy on you
Developer Tal Ater has discovered a Chrome bug that may threaten your privacy and security. It allows websites to listen in via your mic, without your knowledge!