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News, tips, and other articles related to Google’s Chrome OS, the lean Linux-based operating system uses on Chromebooks, Chromeboxes, and more.

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Skype for Web Now Supports Voice Calls on Chromebooks

Chromebook users can now make voice calls using Skype for Web, as the popular VoIP service finally enables support for Chrome OS.

4 July 2016

Google Play Store Arrives on the ASUS Chromebook Flip

Access to the Google Play Store, and a world of Android Apps, has begun rolling out to the ASUS Chromebook Flip.

17 June 2016

You Can Now Use Smartcards with Chrome OS

Chromebook owners can now connect smart cards and smart card readers to Chrome OS.

13 May 2016

New Video App & Download Notifications Arrive in Chrome OS Update

A material design video player and new download notifications are among the changes arriving with the latest update to Google's Chrome OS.

27 January 2016
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Chrome OS Will Be Merged Into Android

Google has spent the past two years merging Chrome OS and Android and will have a unified OS in 2017.

29 October 2015

The New Google Logo Arrives in Chrome OS

A small, and expected change is rolling out in the latest Chrome OS Dev channel release: the new Google logo.

9 September 2015

Chromebook-Ready VPN Options To Protect Your Privacy

Want to use VPN services on your Chromebook? This guide lists streamlined, easy-to-use and free VPN extensions that don't require a diploma to set up.

23 June 2015

You’ll Soon Be Able to ‘Cast’ Your Entire Chromebook Desktop Easier

You'll soon be able to cast your Chromebook desktop to another screen straight from the Chrome OS system tray.

11 June 2015

You Can Now Access Samba Shares on a Chromebook

A new Chrome extension finally brings native Samba share support to Chromebooks and other Chrome OS devices.

2 June 2015