Weekly Issue: 2024-52

Illustration by Carlo Cadenas / The Verge A cyberattack campaign inserted malicious code into multiple Chrome browser extensions as far back as mid-December, Reuters reported yesterday.

Illustration by Carlo Cadenas / The Verge A cyberattack campaign inserted malicious code into multiple Chrome browser extensions as far back as mid-December, Reuters reported yesterday.

Hackers have compromised several popular Chrome extensions with hundreds of thousands of users, TechCrunch reported today. One of the affected extensions is developed by Cyberhaven Inc., a venture-backed cybersecurity provider. The company confirmed the incident in a statement.

I remember when Robby first introduced me to Chromebooks in 2014. I was blown away by their speed and simplicity but over the years I’ve come across a few key accessories that truly add to the Chromebook experience and make it even better.

As a post-Christmas present, Lenovo finally got the 8GB model of the new Chromebook Duet 11″ in stock just yesterday. That model is the one we reviewed and is absolutely the version to get if you plan on keeping this device around for a few years.

Laptop hardware can get very boring at times. Stale periods happen with all the manufacturers and all the operating systems from time to time, and it has been at the root of phone makers trying for wild, new form factors like folding phones and devices with rolling screens.

The computing industry was founded with mainframes intended for the few. Bringing computers to the masses was the work of generations, such as the trailblazers we honor in this story.

More and more, there are Android tips — and then there are Pixel tips. Owning a Google Pixel phone has become a ticket of sorts to a uniquely top-tier type of Android experience.

It’s been a few weeks, but we finally have the best version of the new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11″ back in stock over at Lenovo.

Google Chromebooks are appreciated for their affordability, simplicity, and ease of use. While ChromeOS is generally straightforward compared to macOS, Windows, or other laptop operating systems, occasional issues, such as freezing, may still arise.

If your Chromebook touchscreen is unresponsive, there’s no need to worry. Many issues that lead to a touchscreen not working can often be resolved with simple troubleshooting steps. It may be a minor issue, such as dirt on the screen, or it could be related to software glitches.

The end of the year means it’s time to reflect on what’s really important in life: friends, family — and Windows PC tips. That may sound silly, but I’ve always believed it’s true.

In case you missed it, we recently published our curated list of the best Chromebooks you can buy right now in 2024. It’s a pretty comprehensive roundup, featuring Chromebooks of all shapes, sizes, and price points but we were curious what the Chrome Unboxed Plus community thought.

The Department of Justice’s antitrust lawsuit against Google has taken another turn. After a court ruling that wanted to force Google to sell off its Chrome browser, the search giant has countered with a proposal of its own.

Samsung’s foldable ambitions may be taking a bit of a hit. A new report suggests the company is significantly scaling back production plans for its 2025 foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7.

Innovations and new ideas are always changing the educational landscape. It’s true with schooling for young children and adults as well. Whenever a new tool comes out that helps individuals with their learning, it is typically greeted with enthusiasm.

For more than two years, I’ve been working with WinGet daily to monitor and maintain the apps on my Windows 10 and 11 PCs. For those not already in the know, WinGet is the built-in, command-line interface to Microsoft’s Windows Package Manager service.

Editing documents late at night can strain the eyes due to the bright white interface of Google Docs. Although Google has introduced Dark Mode in various apps, its availability in Google Docs could be more consistent.

No more waiting through processing just to view your own clips.

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Google’s been busy weaving Gemini into more and more products, and the one of the latest to get a bit of help from Gemini is Google Assistant on smart speakers.

Gartner has recognized Google as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud Database Management Systems for the fifth year in a row.

Welcome to the second Cloud CISO Perspectives for December 2024. To close out the year, I’m sharing the top Google Cloud security updates in 2024 that attracted the most interest from the security community. There’s a lot of AI, of course, as well as a few surprises.

Streaming games on a Chromebook has become increasingly viable, thanks to cloud gaming services like NVIDIA GeForce Now, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and Amazon Luna. That fact, coupled with the increasing power and performance of Chromebooks themselves, means it is entirely possible to stream high-quality games without hiccups.

On the surface, Android and privacy might not seem like the most natural of bedfellows.

Google presents alternative solutions to address concerns about its dominance in online search.

Google LLC has proposed putting limits on its search partnerships in order to resolve antitrust violations in its search business, as an alternative to the U.S. Department of Justice’s suggestion that it sell its Chrome browser.