Weekly Issue: 2023-42

Google is working on a mysterious project for ChromeOS called Flexor. It’s possible that it’s a version of ChromeOS Flex for older Chromebooks. Or it might be an Android desktop environment like Samsung DEX.

You can run MATLAB on a Chromebook in two ways: using the online platform and using Linux apps.

Contents Remember back in the day when physical computer software boxes lined the shelves of Best Buy, Target, and even Circuit City? Yeah, I remember Circuit City. There was one box in particular that I always wanted to buy, but could never afford.

Contents ChromeOS 118 began its roll-out this week and with it came a nice handful of Chromebook Plus features for the entire list of devices that meet those Chromebook Plus specifications.

Contents Navigating Gmail on the web with your Chromebook just got a bit easier, thanks to the new icons Google is adding to its overflow menu. Previously, the only options in the three dots ‘more’ options menu on an email you’d see were ‘Reply’ and ‘Forward’.

Contents Believe it or not, it’s the little things that count.

This week on The Chrome Cast, we discuss the potential for a new Chromebook Plus model that could be on the way from Samsung.

Google Messages is constantly being worked on now that Google has decided to go all-in and made it their messenger of choice.

Contents “Google Play Protect” is a malware scanning service provided by Google that works so seamlessly in the background of your phone and Chromebook that you likely have never heard of it. Essentially, it’s like a guard that constantly checks your home for invaders.

The newest entry in the HP Chromebook x360 family was released far earlier this year, but it is also one of the models that is being re-branded as an official Chromebook Plus model at launch.

Contents As I’m spending more time with Chromebook Plus models (reviews coming soon), I’m more and more excited by the segment as a whole.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 120 (120.0.6073.4) for Android. It’s now available on Google Play.You can see a partial list of the changes in the Git log. For details on new features, check out the Chromium blog, and for details on web platform updates, check here.

Of all the things a smartwatch does, the gentle nudge on your wrist signaling a notification or alarm is probably one of the most important.

Contents Personalizing your Chrome browser is a great way to make it feel uniquely yours. Chrome themes add a touch of flair and character to your browsing, and I may be biased, but dark theme is the only theme.

Anytime a Chromebook dips below the $200 mark, we have to take a look. Many times, that sort of discount is relegated to devices I simply wouldn’t recommend anyone actually go buy.

 The Stable channel has been updated to 118.0.5993.96 for Mac which will roll out over the coming days/weeks. A full list of changes in this build is available in the log.The Extended Stable channel has been updated to 118.0.5993.96 for Mac, which will roll out over the coming days/weeks.

The Dev channel has been updated to 120.0.6073.0 for Windows, Mac and Linux.A partial list of changes is available in the Git log. Interested in switching release channels? Find out how. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.

It seems that the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 can’t help but return to the affordable depths it was at just back in the beginning of October. At that point, this excellent Chromebook tablet hit an all-time-low of $329, and today, it’s back at it again.

Gone are the days (for most of us) of needing to craft neural networks layer by layer and neuron by neuron on a scarce GPU server.

The latest ChromeOS 118 release adds several new Chromebook features and security patches. Here are the new features I found after upgrading my Chromebook.

Contents Address Bar updates Chrome announced in a Keyword blog post yesterday that it’s rolling out five significant improvements to its address bar. These changes aim to make your web browsing experience smoother and more efficient, without the need for intricate URL knowledge, saving you time and frustration.

In this collection we round up the best video editors available on a Chromebook. From Android apps to Linux apps, you have plenty of choices.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 119 (119.0.6045.30) for iOS; it’ll become available on App Store in the next few days.You can see a partial list of the changes in the Git log. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.Erhu AkpobaroGoogle Chrome

Games developer latest to row back on WFH flexibility. ‘Zoom fatigue is real,’ says bigwig The CEO at gaming biz Roblox Corporation has given employees two stark choices: haul their asses to the company’s HQ offices three days a week, which means relocation for some, or find a new employer.…

The Beta channel has been updated to 119.0.6045.33 for Windows, Mac and Linux.A partial list of changes is available in the Git log. Interested in switching release channels? Find out how. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.

In today’s GUI Challenge, @AdamArgyleInk makes a spooky Halloween infinite skull animation for use as a screensaver or wall projection. Chapters: 0:00 – Introduction 0:35 – Overview 1:58 – Grid pile 2:51 – Keyframes 5:18 – Flickering skulls 7:30 – Screaming skull 10:18 – Sad skull 11:43 – Effect summary 13:14 – Outro Resources: Source…

The Stable channel is being updated to 118.0.5993.86 (Platform version: 15604.45.0) for most ChromeOS devices and will be rolled out over the next few days. This build contains a number of bug fixes and security updates.

For the better part of 2023, Chromebook deals have been pretty wild. But with the advent of Chromebook plus in the last month, it feels like discounts are even more aggressive as we find ourselves in the Q4 season.

Google’s search box: not just for Google searches anymore. | Image: Google Google is making a few changes to the way its search and address bar — known as the omnibox — works in the Chrome browser.

Chrome’s address bar is getting five updates to help you browse even faster.

Service Extension callouts on Google Cloud Application Load Balancers, which we recently announced at Google Next ‘23, are now available in public preview. Service Extensions empower users to quickly and easily customize the data plane of Google Cloud Networking products.

Performance benchmarking is an essential part of implementing any SAP system. By benchmarking your system at different stages of the implementation process, you can identify and address any performance bottlenecks early on.

You’ve heard me cover plenty of Chrome extensions that take advantage of you by mining your data. Over the past few years, Google has done its best to reign this in with a ‘Seal of approval’ on the Chrome Web Store (now completely redesigned, by the way), and more.

If you own the original Pixel Watch, you have an important update coming your way. Google announced this Tuesday that its first Pixel Watch will soon receive the Wear OS 4 update (build: TWD4.2301005.002). The phased rollout has already begun and will extend “over the coming weeks,” according to Google.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 119 (119.0.6045.31) for Android. It’s now available on Google Play.You can see a partial list of the changes in the Git log. For details on new features, check out the Chromium blog, and for details on web platform updates, check here.