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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.

Smart Unlock and New App Launcher Land in Latest Chrome OS Dev Release

Smart Unlock and an all new, wider App Launcher are the highlights in the latest Chrome OS Dev Channel update rolling out to eligible users today.

11 December 2014

Chrome Will Soon Warn When Extensions Are Hogging Resources

Running a site like this means I find people sobbing in my inbox asking: “Why is my Chromebook so slow?". Soon Chrome can help out.

9 December 2014

This is the Stunning New Wallpaper for Chrome OS Guest Mode

Not logged into a guest session on the Chrome OS Dev Channel recently? If not, you won't have noticed that a brand new guest wallpaper was recently added.

7 December 2014

New Default Wallpaper, Emoji Picker Feature in Latest Chrome OS Beta Release

A new default wallpaper and an emoji picker are just two of the changes arriving inside the latest update to Chrome OS beta, rolling out today.

5 December 2014

Amazon Instant Video Now Works on UK Chromebooks

UK Chromebook owners are reporting that Amazon Instant Video is now working out of the box on Chrome OS, following its most recent update. 

30 November 2014

Early Adobe Photoshop for Chromebook Reviews Are Promising

Photoshop Streaming brings the full power of Adobe's premier design app to Chromebooks — but how well does it work, and when you can you try it?

28 November 2014

7 New Android Apps Available for Chrome OS, Including Couchsurfing

Seven new Android apps have been uploaded to the Chrome Web Store ready for Chrome OS fans to play with, among them popular travel networking app 'Couchsurfing'.

26 November 2014

Latest Chrome OS Stable Release Adds Drive Apps, Chromecast Features

The latest new stable release of Chrome OS – version 39.0.2171.85, fact fans – has started rolling out to select devices, but what's new and improved?

21 November 2014

Skype for Web Beta Goes Live, Won’t Work on a Chromebook Yet

Microsoft has announced the next step towards letting you make Skype calls from the browser without needing to install an app or plugin.

14 November 2014