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.
Tag: François Beaufort
Chrome app of the day: Webview Screensaver
We see many Chrome apps come and go, but very few come from popular Googler François Beaufort. Beaufort’s apps are usually made with testing in mind, and today’s example is no exception.
What is the difference between Chrome and Chromium?
Many of you have probably heard of Chromium and wondered just what it is. The answer is a bit hazy for most, but François Beaufort is here to try to show you what it’s all about.
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?
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.
Wallpapers+: easily search and set Wallpapers from Google+
Google has recently properly documented the chrome.wallpaper API, so Googler François Beaufort couldn’t leave his arms crossed. He has created a simple, but nifty app named Wallpapers+. It allows the user to search and set wallpapers from Google+. Google+ is full of photographers, which makes this a very helptful tool for finding awesome wallpapers. The […]
François Beaufort brings you Music Remote Controller – a look at what Chrome can do
More than an actual app, Music Remote Controller is a demonstration of how powerful the Chrome browser is. It is a bit faulty, but the app can become something very awesome!
Screen capture coming to Chromebooks
Those who use screen capturing can attest to how annoying it is that Chromebooks don’t have said feature. It forces us to use other operating systems, but it won’t have to be like this for much longer!
Developer François Beaufort hired by Google – leaks to disappear?
If there is a Chrome-related leak rolling around the internet, you can be almost sure popular developer François Beaufort is somehow related to it. The Chrome OS fan base has been blessed by his many contributions to the community. He has given us info on the Chromebook Pixel, the rumored Google “Babble” project and many […]
Lenovo X131e Chromebook getting free 100 GB Google Drive promotion!
Purchasing a Chromebook can bring forth many benefits, but one of the best deals is being able to get 100 free GB of Google Drive storage for 2 years. The Lenovo X131e hadn’t been added to the list of devices compatible with this freebie until now. Popular Chrome developer François Beaufort has found a bit […]
What info is Google Sync exactly saving?
Turning on Google Sync completely changes the way you look at the web. It makes Chrome much more intuitive and parallel across devices. I like knowing that I can pull out my opened tabs from any device with Chrome, or have the same bookmarks, passwords, history and other info. But where exactly do we draw […]
Chrome’s upcoming Message Center will have a Quiet Mode
François Beaufort has become one of our most important sources for upcoming Chrome features. The developer is always finding bits and pieces of new Chrome goodies and displaying them for the world to see. He is always giving us just a small taste of what is to come, though. As if he just wants to […]