Weekly Issue: 2025-01

So, we’re still waiting on a review unit to show up for the new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 that randomly showed up at Best Buy in late October this year; but I did get a chance to check it out at a local Best Buy this weekend, and I have to say that I’m very…

So, we’re still waiting on a review unit to show up for the new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 that randomly showed up at Best Buy in late October this year; but I did get a chance to check it out at a local Best Buy this weekend, and I have to say that I’m very…

Chrome for Android has offered a “Reading mode” for several years, but the experience has historically been inconsistent, with the trigger button appearing and disappearing seemingly at random depending on how Google’s algorithms interpreted a page’s layout.

Chrome for Android has offered a “Reading mode” for several years, but the experience has historically been inconsistent, with the trigger button appearing and disappearing seemingly at random depending on how Google’s algorithms interpreted a page’s layout.

Containers require reliable communication with host services during development. Docker 20.10 introduced the host-gateway capability, enabling consistent cross-platform connectivity through host.docker.internal. This hostname resolves automatically on macOS and Windows, while Linux systems gained support through the extra_hosts directive in Docker Compose configurations. Understanding host.docker.internal for Container Networking The host.docker.

Network configuration requires knowing how to get Linux IP address on your system. This identifier enables communication between devices on local networks and across the internet. Multiple command-line methods exist for Ubuntu and Debian distributions running on Chromebooks.

Curious about how to add icons to the Chromebook desktop? When you first power up your device, the home screen appears completely bare. This minimalist design differs significantly from that of Windows computers. Google intentionally crafted ChromeOS this way.

A small UI change could finally make Chrome’s Reading mode feel dependable.

Parents and administrators often need to restrict private browsing on Chromebooks. Private browsing, also called incognito mode, lets users surf the web without saving history or cookies. This creates challenges when monitoring children’s online activity or enforcing internet policies.

Whether you just upgraded to the new Pixel 10 Pro or you are switching from an iPhone for the first time, unboxing a new Google Pixel phone is always exciting! In my opinion, you now have one of the best smartphones on the planet.

Whether you just upgraded to the new Pixel 10 Pro or you are switching from an iPhone for the first time, unboxing a new Google Pixel phone is always exciting! In my opinion, you now have one of the best smartphones on the planet.

I’ll be the first to admit it: even when you live and breathe ChromeOS like I do, it’s remarkably easy to let some of the best productivity shortcuts slip through the cracks. That’s exactly what happened to me this morning while I was in the middle of a project.

As we approach the third anniversary of Stadia’s shutdown, the final “active” remnant of Google’s cloud gaming experiment is about to go dark. For years, the official Stadia Controller Bluetooth conversion tool has lived on borrowed time, receiving multiple last-minute extensions from Google.

It has been a big year for Google’s image generation and editing model, Nano Banana. Starting with its debut in August as an impressive tool, it quickly evolved from the high-speed Gemini 2.

It has been a big year for Google’s image generation and editing model, Nano Banana. Starting with its debut in August as an impressive tool, it quickly evolved from the high-speed Gemini 2.

Chromebook users face frustration when files refuse to delete despite multiple attempts. Learning how to turn off read only on Chromebook files solves this common problem quickly. ChromeOS marks downloaded files with viewing restrictions to prevent accidental deletion.

Scanning documents from your printer to your Chromebook creates digital copies you can store, share, and edit easily. ChromeOS provides native scanning support without complex software installations or third-party applications. Most modern all-in-one printers work seamlessly with Chromebook devices when both connect to the same wireless network.

System administrators search through thousands of configuration files daily. Developers track down specific function names across entire codebases. The command line provides tools that scan files for text patterns in seconds. This guide covers the primary utilities for locating content inside documents on Unix-based systems.

Adobe Firefly reached 22 billion generated assets by April 2025, marking one of the fastest adoption rates in generative AI history. The platform captured 29% market share among AI design tools within two years of launch. More than 6 million users adopted Firefly within nine months, with 70% returning weekly.

Dive into the major advancements that shaped Chrome Extensions and the Chrome Web Store throughout 2025.

There’s a lot going on in both the Android and ChromeOS worlds right now.

There’s a lot going on in both the Android and ChromeOS worlds right now.

Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 144 (144.0.7559.41) 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.

Portable projectors keep entertainment flexible in kid-friendly spaces.

For years, the Consumer Electronics Show – better known as CES – has been the site of many notable Chromebook announcements.

Check out DevTools to monitor your site’s user performance in real-time! To learn more visit, goo.gle/monitor-live-performance and check out the video “Monitor live Core Web Vitals in Chrome DevTools #DevToolsTips” Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Products Mentioned: CSS

Learn about the scheduler.yield API and how it facilitates smooth interactions. Learn more at goo.gle/scheduler-yield-api Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Products Mentioned: CSS

As a final treat for the last week of the NFL regular season, I have some exciting news for all you football fans out there. NFL Sunday Ticket has dropped their price to just $4.99 for the final week of the regular season!

Honey, the popular browser extension boasting coupon code savings, has recently come under fire for its less-than-transparent practices. A recent video exposé revealed that Honey may be engaging in tactics that contradict its promise to users, leading to a mass exodus from the platform.

2024 was a whirlwind year for Chromebooks, but it’s time to look ahead to what 2025 holds for Chrome OS and the devices we all love. There are some exciting developments on the horizon, and we can’t wait to see how they unfold.

The File System Observer in Chrome allows you to edit and track changes in local files with VS Code on the web. Learn more at goo.gle/file-system-observer-api Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Products Mentioned: Chrome

Back in the middle of summer, I came across a new Chromebook development board that houses yet another new MediaTek SoC: the MT8189.

Say goodbye to CSS nesting confusion. Now with Chrome 130, CSSNestedDeclarations interface allows users to interleave bare declares with other nested rules. Learn more at goo.gle/css-nested-declarations Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Products Mentioned: CSS

The December Pixel Drop for Android 15 brought a fantastic new feature: the ability to limit your Pixel’s maximum charge to 80%.

Can it topple x86 and Arm, or is the gap too wide to close? Feature  RISC-V has been talked up as a challenger to Arm and x86, offering an open royalty-free architecture that promises flexibility and innovation without licensing costs.