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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.

Chrome OS File Manager To Get ‘Material Design’ Revamp

Google is to bring a Material Design file manager to Chrome OS as early as next month, a recent bug report suggests. But what will it look like?

8 January 2015

Keyboard Auto-Correct Coming to Chrome OS — Helpful Addition Or Potential Annoyance?

Chrome OS recently gained an experimental new feature: auto-correct. But does such a feature make sense on a device with a physical keyboard?

29 December 2014

Chrome’s New ‘Hosted App’ Window Controls Ready for Testing

Hosted Apps are about to get some natty new window control elements in Chrome and Chrome OS, including in-window connection info and basic navigation.

23 December 2014

‘Roboto’ Font Is Ready for Testing In Chrome OS

We recently reported that Google was planning to replace the system font used in Chrome OS with "Roboto". As of the latest dev update, it's ready for testing.

23 December 2014

‘Intel Easy Migration’ App Makes Moving Files to Chromebooks Simple

Intel has launched a new utility to help new (Intel-powered) Chromebook owners transfer fave files and settings from iOS, Android or Windows to Chrome OS.

22 December 2014

How to Enable Always On ‘Ok Google’ Voice Search in Chrome OS

Chrome OS dev adds support for always on 'Ok Google' voice search, letting you perform web searches, set reminders and more from any screen, app or website.

22 December 2014

The New Chrome App launcher: Hit Or Miss? [Poll]

A revamped app launcher experience rolled out to Chrome OS dev channel users last week, giving many of you reading us ample time to give it a critical once over.

19 December 2014

Finally: Chrome’s Forgotten Games “App” To Get Update

Every new Chromebook comes loaded with a set of default applications, including handy links to some online Google services like Docs, YouTube, the Web Store and its "Games" section.

13 December 2014

Chrome Dev Update Rolls Out Material Design New Tab Page

Google Chrome is continuing to receive its Material Design makeover in a piecemeal pattern, little bit by little bit, feature by feature.

12 December 2014