If you thought last week’s Chrome news were awesome, you will be surprised by all the awesome things that happened this week! Here are the hottest topics this week.
Tag: Chromebooks
Show us your theme in our Chrome forums!
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 […]
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.
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!
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.
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?
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!
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.
You can now search contacts from your Chromebook’s app launcher
Chrome OS is rolling out a very neat feature. You no longer need to navigate through sites to find your contacts – you can do it straight from your launcher.
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.
How to use the Chrome OS screen magnifier
Ever wanted to quickly zoom in on a specific area of your Chromebook display? The Screen Magnifier function in Chrome OS is a great solution. Here’s how you can use it!
Samsung Chromebook 2 benchmarks are disappointing
Looking to get a brand new Samsung Chromebook 2? These look like very promising devices. Are Samsung’s new laptops all they seem to be, though?
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!
A look at a Samsung Chromebook 2 hands-on video
Want to see the Samsung Chromebook 2 in video? Here is one of the best videos online. Let’s check it out and see how it stacks up against the competition!
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.
RollApp let’s you use Open Office apps on a Chromebook
We all know one of Chromebook’s greatest flaws is the fact it can’t run many computer programs natively. In addition, most of these programs are not available in the cloud, so we are left with a computer that has more basic functionality compared to its competition. More support is coming every day, and RollApp is […]