By Google Chrome OS The platform has certainly come a long way.
From the early days, when Chrome OS was more than just an experiment”browser in a box“to this day – with a platform that powers first-class hardware and support for a wide variety of productivity applications – Google’s once insane project has become one of the technological forces most attractive and rapidly expanding in the world.
I have been closely referring to Chrome OS since the beginning. I’ve lived with the first Chromebook prototype, the Cr-48, and have been using the Chromebook as part of my own PC setup in varying capacities ever since. I write about the field not only as someone who has studied it professionally from day one, but also as someone who has personally used it all the time, right up to the end. today.
So whether you’re new to the Chrome OS field or a Chromebook veteran yourself, I’m happy to join you on your journey and act as your guide. . On this page you’ll find all of my latest Chrome OS coverage – initial analysis, tips ‘n’ tricks and everything in between. I’ll update it regularly as new topics emerge, so check back often and stay on top of your Chromebook knowledge.
Chrome OS Basics
Is Chrome OS right for you? A quiz of 3 questions to find out
Chromebooks aren’t like regular computers – so are they right for your needs? These three questions will help you (or anyone else you know) find the answers.
The Most Important Thing to Check Before Buying a Chromebook
Save yourself from buyer regret by thinking about the things the Chrome OS device maker won’t tell you.
Chromebook cheat sheet: How to get started
Got a new Chromebook? This guide will help you navigate the ever-expanding world of Chromebook apps and figure out how to get the most out of Chrome OS.
Smart Employee’s Guide to Offline Chromebooks
Chrome OS may be cloud-centric at its core, but there’s a lot you can do offline on your Chromebook — if you set things up carefully first.
4 crazy myths about Chromebooks, debunked
Realizing it or not, you (and/or your friends and colleagues) have probably heard a lot about Google’s Chrome OS platform. It’s time to separate fact from fiction.
6 important things you may not know about Chrome OS upgrade
Google’s Chrome OS is unlike other operating systems, and the way it handles upgrades is no exception.
Reality check: Can you use a Chromebook for work?
Some fresh perspectives on Chromebook capabilities for professionals.
Chrome OS tips and advice
50 Chromebook tips for maximum productivity
Enhance your Chrome OS experience with these time-saving tips and techniques.
8 Quick Fixes for Common Chrome OS Problems
Take the hassle out of your Chromebook and keep yourself productive with these easy-to-follow, expert-approved solutions.
6 Useful Chrome OS Features You Might Not Use
Teach your Chromebook some helpful new tricks and set yourself up to be more productive – and have fun.
22 Useful Ways to Use the Google Assistant on Your Chromebook
The Google Assistant is finally working within the fabric of Chrome OS, and it’s giving it some exciting new capabilities – as outlined here.
The Best New Chrome OS Feature You Haven’t Used
This hidden Chromebook gem is well worth checking out.
3 clever keyboard shortcuts for a weirdly hidden Chrome OS command
Chromebook owners, take note: These are the shortcuts you missed.
How Chrome OS’s Virtual Desktop could change the way you work
A new feature coming to Chromebooks has a lot of potential for productivity — but can you use it or not.
Android Apps for Chromebooks: The Essentials
Turn your Chromebook into a uniquely all-in-one modern computer with these Chrome-OS-enhanced apps.
Linux Apps on Chrome OS: An Easy-to-Follow Guide
Linux apps can expand a Chromebook’s capabilities and open up all sorts of cool options — but first, you have to know where to start.
The Best Linux Apps for Chromebooks
Make your Chromebook even more capable with this handpicked set of Linux apps that expand Chrome OS’s potential as a business tool.
Power up your Chromebook’s cloud connectivity
With a few simple tweaks, your Chromebook can become a more connected part of your cloud-centric setup.
How to turn any website into a custom Chrome OS app
A handy hack to customize your Chromebook and bring a native app-like experience to your favorite websites and services.
A time-saving typing tool that works anywhere in Chrome
Make the most of wasted time and see your efficiency soar with this spectacularly useful cross-platform add-on.
A clever way to include extensions in Chrome OS
Ever wished your Chromebook desktop could do more? This crafty hack is just the productivity upgrade you need.
Chrome OS Analysis
2 major changes of the Chrome operating system to keep an eye on
Google is quietly working on two shape-shifting Chrome OS features that could completely change the very nature of Chromebooks — for the better.
The most important feature of Chrome OS in 2021 did not come from Google
What a weird and wild twist to the ever-evolving Chromebook story.
Google’s big Chrome OS plan is finally in focus
A seemingly small switch gives us a huge clue about the future of Chrome OS – and possibly beyond.
What Chrome OS Needs to Conquer Next
Google’s Chromebooks are constantly evolving and expanding their reach, but there’s a huge opportunity still begging to be captured.
Google’s Chrome OS upgrade changes are a solid start
Google is committed to taking a more streamlined approach to Chromebook software support. Huzzah! Now let’s see where this takes us.
Time to rethink Chrome OS upgrade standards
The column was written a month before Google committed the change. As I wrote then: Google’s handling of Chrome OS upgrades has long been the property of the platform – but now it’s starting to become a liability.
Cool thing about Windows apps on Chrome OS
With Google now offering a way to run Windows software on Chromebooks, things are about to get seriously weird.
Hands-on: What it’s like to actually use Windows apps on Chrome OS
A close look at Google’s enterprise plans to deliver Windows apps on Chromebooks and what it will rely on in the real world.
Hardware Facts Google Won’t Tell You
Google doesn’t like to talk about it, but there’s one kind of Android hardware you shouldn’t buy – and that has a lot to do with the state of Chrome OS.
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