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ChromeOS is preparing to split the Chrome browser from the operating system itself in the weeks to come, long after the effort was first started by Google.
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Google has done a lot in recent years to turn Chromebooks into more diverse, capable machines, but millions of businesses, schools, and people across the globe use Citrix Workspace to remotely tap into the extensive power of full on Windows and Mac desktops and crush work.
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Google Domains may belong to Squarespace, but WordPress still wants a cut of the customer base
Issue 2023-31Squarespace is soaking up its victory after acquiring Google Domains – something we recently covered when the news dropped (and quite honestly shocked me despite Google’s reputation). This hefty deal puts Squarespace in direct competition with WordPress.com, Bluehost, and other hosting providers.
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Starting with Chrome 116, Google will add an “Allow this time” option to permission prompts. This option will be available for Chrome on the desktop for some of the common permissions such as Geolocation, Camera, and Microphone.
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Starting with Chrome 116, Google will add an “Allow this time” option to permission prompts. This option will be available for Chrome on the desktop for some of the common permissions such as Geolocation, Camera, and Microphone.
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Google could separate Chrome from Chrome OS very soon, enabling faster browser updates in theory.
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Businesses have been serving their users, across devices and platforms, by leveraging the web platform. PWAs provide the toolbox for businesses to take their web apps beyond the browser. With PWAs, apps can be installed and used in a standalone window, retaining their own branding and identity.
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An extension manifest gives the browser information about the extension, such as the most important files and the capabilities the extension might use. Manifest is migrating from version 2 to version 3.
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ChromeOS is moving towards a more modular architecture starting mid 2023, where the browser is an independent app – a component of the OS platform. Rollout of the new architecture will be deliberate.
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Over the past two years, Google has been working on a project known as Lacros, a move aimed at separating the Chrome browser from ChromeOS.
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One of the most common inquiries we receive about Chromebooks involves the copy and paste function. Though the shortcuts for these actions are pretty cut and dry, Chromebooks now have an advanced copy-pasting technique that is more versatile and useful than the traditional method.
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Link to podcast → https://goo.gle/3OEfyZN In this episode we explore why z-index isn’t working for you. @UnaKravets and @AdamArgyleInk will teach you about stacking context and how to make sure you’ve set yourself up for layering success!
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Kakao Mobility is the leading mobility service provider in South Korea, providing taxi services, turn-by-turn directions, public transport, parking space searching, and real-time traffic information to more than 30M users in South Korea.
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Chrome 116 adds ‘Allow this time’ option for sites accessing your camera, mic and location
Issue 2023-31Chrome 116 drops later this month, and Google is introducing a new feature called “Allow this time,” aimed at giving you more control over your privacy.
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ChromeOS M115 StableThe Stable channel is being updated to OS version: 15474.70.0 Browser version: 115.0.5790.160 for most ChromeOS devices.If you find new issues, please let us know one of the following waysFile a bugVisit our ChromeOS communitiesGeneral: Chromebook Help CommunityBeta Specific: ChromeOS Beta Help CommunityReport an issue or send feedback on ChromeInterested in switching channels?
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You’ve been using Google Calendar wrong all along: Don’t just schedule experiences, capture them
Issue 2023-31We live in a fast-paced world where planning for the future has become second nature to us. Google Calendar has been our trusty companion in scheduling upcoming events, meetings, and gatherings.
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Predicting and mitigating weather risk to your business with BigQuery and Weather Source
Issue 2023-31Editor’s note: The post is part of a series showcasing our partner solutions that are Built with BigQuery.In a world where data-driven decision-making is the key to success, have you ever considered the impact that weather can have on your organization?
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Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Stable 115 (115.0.5790.160) for iOS; it’ll become available on App Store in the next few hours.This release includes stability and performance improvements. You can see a full list of the changes in the Git log.
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If you are shopping for a great Chromebook for the Back to School season, you may have just found exactly what you are looking for. Right now, Best Buy is offering the Acer Chromebook 516 GE – easily one of my favorite Chromebooks available right now – for just $499.
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Google has just announced a completely revamped Fitbit app scheduled for launch later this fall. The new app will offer a comprehensive, personalized perspective on health and wellness, focusing on the metrics most important to the individual using it.
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Google Assistant plans a return to its former glory with the help of Artificial Intelligence
Issue 2023-31I’ve been on a warpath against Google Assistant this year both in my home and in my highly opinionated pieces here on Chrome Unboxed. Google’s once golden child has become dumber than a box of rocks, and most of our readers agree whole heartedly each time we have this discussion.
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Last year about this time, we were first introduced to the idea of a gaming-centered Chromebook. Three devices launched and a few months later, ASUS’ second, vastly improved attempt showed up as well, giving us 3 great options in this space.
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Though delayed, Google’s revamped Find My Device network for Android gets leaked early
Issue 2023-31According to a new leak from the Google News Telegram group, who’s been responsible for several neat sneak peaks lately including the Google Calendar and News widgets, the Google Weather redesign and more, Google’s “Find My Device” network will soon be completely revamped!
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It may be easier to move to other platforms next year thanks to changes coming to Google Takeout
Issue 2023-31Google Takeout, the tool we all use (or should be using) to backup all of our Google Account data, may soon undergo a long overdue upgrade. The proposed enhancements aim to streamline the process of exporting your data to other platforms – hallelujah!
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We woke up to a curveball from Google, and it might just rattle your peace of mind. In the online world, out of sight often means out of mind, but with a new policy that’s started rolling out today, ignoring those rarely used accounts could come with a heavy price.
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Cloud Data Loss Prevention’s Discovery service can help you discover, profile, and monitor sensitive data across your entire organization or just select projects. We’ve expanded the service to cover BigQuery and BigLake, with more cloud analytics services that manage sensitive data coming later this year.
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Welcome to the second Cloud CISO Perspectives for July 2023. Security, privacy, and protecting data is one of the major drivers behind the accelerated transformations in healthcare.
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Ever wanted to move your data from Pub/Sub into Cloud Storage? Until today, data engineers focused on building the data lake for their organizations had to put together complex data pipelines to ingest streaming data from Pub/Sub into Cloud Storage.
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With the first Pixel Watch, the general consensus is that Google did a great job for a first-gen product.
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Google has done it. Chrome incognito mode now hides the media metadata from Windows media controllers. For instance, on Windows 11 lock screen, you’ll now see the message “A site is playing media” instead of an album title and image.
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Google has done it. Chrome incognito mode now hides the media metadata from Windows media controllers. For instance, on Windows 11 lock screen, you’ll now see the message “A site is playing media” instead of an album title and image.
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After covering Google’s effort to Lacros browser for over two years, its arrival looks near. ChromeOS 116 may bring the Lacros browser to more Chromebooks.
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Google has worked with Microsoft to finally bring “Microsoft Fluent design”-based Scrollbars to Chrome browser on Windows. The Chrome browser now supports “Fluent Overlay Scrollbars”. Here is how you can enable the feature right now.
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