Weekly Issue: 2025-52

As we look toward 2026 and the inevitable shift toward “Aluminium OS” – Google’s ambitious project to re-baseline ChromeOS on the Android kernel – it’s hard not to feel a slight sense of melancholy.

As we look toward 2026 and the inevitable shift toward “Aluminium OS” – Google’s ambitious project to re-baseline ChromeOS on the Android kernel – it’s hard not to feel a slight sense of melancholy.

Ghost touch on Chromebook happens when your screen registers touches you didn’t make. Your cursor moves randomly. Tabs close without warning. Videos pause on their own. This phantom activity disrupts your work and makes your device nearly unusable.

Searching for documents on your system can seem tricky. But Linux offers powerful tools for this task. Learning to find file in Linux helps you work faster. This manual covers essential techniques for quickly locating any document.

Debugging mode on Chromebook unlocks advanced capabilities for developers and tech enthusiasts. This feature grants you system-level access to modify files, enable SSH connectivity, and boot from USB devices. You need debugging mode when developing applications, testing custom code, or exploring Chrome OS internals.

The most popular desktop browser is festooned with Google AI, but you can make at least some of it go away Most of today’s desktop web browsers come with a ton of built-in AI features, but the good news is that, in most cases, no one is forcing you to use them, and you can…

The most popular desktop browser is festooned with Google AI, but you can make at least some of it go away Most of today’s desktop web browsers come with a ton of built-in AI features, but the good news is that, in most cases, no one is forcing you to use them, and you can…

The most popular desktop browser is festooned with Google AI, but you can make at least some of it go away Most of today’s desktop web browsers come with a ton of built-in AI features, but the good news is that, in most cases, no one is forcing you to use them, and you can…

The ChromeOS Beta channel was updated on Dec 23rd to OS version 16503.25.0 (Browser version 144.0.7559.37) for most ChromeOS devices.

For over two decades, one of the most persistent frustrations for Google users has been the permanent nature of their @gmail.com address. While you could always change your display name, the actual username was locked in stone, leaving millions of users stuck with unprofessional or “cringe-worthy” handles created years ago.

For over two decades, one of the most persistent frustrations for Google users has been the permanent nature of their @gmail.com address. While you could always change your display name, the actual username was locked in stone, leaving millions of users stuck with unprofessional or “cringe-worthy” handles created years ago.

You can finally style drop downs in CSS! Learn about the new customizable select, one of Una’s top features from CSS Wrapped 2025. See all of the UI features that Chrome shipped this year → https://goo.gle/css-wrapped-2025 Speaker: Una Kravets Products Mentioned: Chrome, CSS

Regardless of the shifts coming on the horizon with Chromebooks and the Android Kernel, consumers are still buying Chromebooks in droves and plenty of you unwrapped one perhaps for the first time this past week.

Regardless of the shifts coming on the horizon with Chromebooks and the Android Kernel, consumers are still buying Chromebooks in droves and plenty of you unwrapped one perhaps for the first time this past week.

Google Bard reached 650 million monthly active users by November 2025 after rebranding to Gemini in February 2024. The platform achieved 356% growth in under two years while maintaining a 13.5% share of the global AI chatbot market.

The plumbing business is going through a real digital shift right now. If five years ago calculations were done in notebooks and Excel spreadsheets, the industry is now actively moving to specialized software. There are several reasons to switch to plumbing estimating apps.

You wouldn’t necessarily think that computers and astrology are things that go together hand-in-hand, but you may be surprised to learn just how closely associated they are. Specifically, getting better in touch with your astrological tendencies will help you better utilize the devices you use.

Python developers need isolated workspaces to keep projects separate. Virtual environments solve this problem by creating protected coding spaces where you can install packages without affecting your system. Learning how to activate venv lets you manage dependencies cleanly.

Using Roblox games requires proper scrolling techniques. Many players struggle with this basic function on their Chrome OS devices. This manual explains how to scroll on Roblox using a Chromebook, covering various methods for accomplishing this task. Each approach works differently based on your hardware setup.

OpenAI Codex reached 74.9% accuracy on SWE-bench Verified benchmarks in 2025, powering GitHub Copilot’s expansion to over 20 million users. The platform achieved 90% adoption among Fortune 100 companies while developers reported 55% faster task completion rates.

We talk about tons of tips for making the most of Android and tapping into all the software’s easily overlooked options, features, and shortcuts. But when it comes to real-world productivity, Google’s actual operating system is really only half the story.

Your Chromebook runs Chrome OS, which means you can’t install traditional Windows or Mac applications. This limitation affects how you download videos for offline viewing. But several methods exist that work well with Chrome OS. Understanding Chrome OS Limitations Chrome OS operates differently from Windows or macOS.

Creating files in Linux means using Terminal commands to generate new documents, scripts, or configuration files on your system. This process gives you direct control over file creation without relying on graphical interfaces. You need this skill when setting up configurations, writing scripts, or managing your Linux environment efficiently.

Creating files in Linux means using Terminal commands to generate new documents, scripts, or configuration files on your system. This process gives you direct control over file creation without relying on graphical interfaces. You need this skill when setting up configurations, writing scripts, or managing your Linux environment efficiently.

Changing file names on Linux systems is a fundamental task. You can accomplish this through terminal commands or graphical interfaces. This article covers the most effective approaches to rename files Linux users frequently need.

Changing file names on Linux systems is a fundamental task. You can accomplish this through terminal commands or graphical interfaces. This article covers the most effective approaches to rename files Linux users frequently need.

Chromebook users often need special letters when writing in foreign languages or linguistic contexts. The æ character, called ash, appears in Danish, Norwegian, Icelandic, and French words. Standard keyboards lack a dedicated key for this ligature.

Chromebook users often need special letters when writing in foreign languages or linguistic contexts. The æ character, called ash, appears in Danish, Norwegian, Icelandic, and French words. Standard keyboards lack a dedicated key for this ligature.

ChromeOS 143 officially began its roll-out about a week ago, and much like the last few iterations, this release is decidedly “quiet” for the average consumer, focusing instead on deep-level administrative tweaks and enterprise tools. If you are like me, you probably forgot all about it.

ChromeOS 143 officially began its roll-out about a week ago, and much like the last few iterations, this release is decidedly “quiet” for the average consumer, focusing instead on deep-level administrative tweaks and enterprise tools. If you are like me, you probably forgot all about it.

Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 MSRP – $699.99 “For anyone that loves the thought of the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 but really wants a convertible, this is the one for you.

Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 MSRP – $699.99 “For anyone that loves the thought of the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 but really wants a convertible, this is the one for you.

Google is launching Disco, a new experiment for the Chrome browser built on Gemini 3. The tool allows users to turn open tabs into interactive web apps, known as “GenTabs”, which can be used for study or travel planning, for example.

Midjourney recorded 21 million registered members on its Discord server as of May 2025, maintaining its position as the platform’s largest community globally. The AI image generation service reached $500 million in projected annual revenue for 2025, representing a tenfold increase from its $50 million launch year earnings in 2022.

Florence welcomed 16.2 million visitors in 2024, marking a complete recovery from pandemic-era lows and surpassing previous records. The Renaissance capital generated €76.9 million in tourist tax revenue, leading all Italian cities and demonstrating the economic power of cultural tourism.