• Google’s 10-year Chromebook lifeline leaves old laptops headed for silicon cemetery

    Longer support for newer models won’t save prior versions from scrapheap Google promised a decade of updates for its Chromebooks in 2023 to stop them being binned so soon after purchase, but many are still set to reach the end of the road in 2025 and over the next several years.…


  • Configuring 127.0.0.1:7860 for Your Setup

    Configuring 127.0.0.1:7860 for Your Setup

    When you open the program, it starts a local web server. Your browser connects to this server through the URL 127.0.0.1:7860, letting you interact with the application. Keep the CMD window open while using the program to ensure it works properly.


  • What to Do When Chromebook Won’t Turn On?

    What to Do When Chromebook Won’t Turn On?

    This article explains how to fix common Chromebook problems, such as: These steps apply to all Chrome OS devices, including Acer, Dell, Google, HP, Lenovo, Samsung, and Toshiba models. Step-by-Step Solutions Why Your Chromebook Won’t Start? Many brands make Chromebooks but often experience similar hardware and software issues.


  • Why we won’t see any big Chromebook announcements at CES 2025

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


  • Monitor live performance metrics in DevTools

    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


  • scheduler.yield API

    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


  • Watch your favorite teams this weekend with NFL Sunday Ticket for just $4.99

    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!


  • The Honey Chrome extension is bleeding users after being labeled as a scam

    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.


  • 5 things I’m really excited about for Chromebooks in 2025

    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.


  • Boost your workflow with File System Observer

    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


  • Development of ‘Skywalker’ Chromebook with MediaTek MT8189 is moving forward

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


  • CSSNestedDeclarations

    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


  • Pixel’s 80% charge limit feature is great, but won’t work if your phone is off

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


  • RISC-V is making moves, but it has work to do if it wants to hit the mainstream

    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.


  • RISC-V is making moves, but it has work to do if it wants to hit the mainstream

    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.


  • Android XR and ChromeOS could be a match made in heaven

    Recently announced to take on devices like the Meta Quest, Apple Vision Pro, and Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, Android XR looks impressive thus far.


  • Simpler sign-ins, stronger security with passkeys

    Say goodbye to passwords! Passkeys use your screen lock (like fingerprint sensors) for faster, safer access. Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Products Mentioned: Chrome


  • The new Acer Chromebook Spin 312 is back in stock and back on sale

    One of the surprising, new Chromebooks to show up late in 2024 was the Acer Chromebook Spin 312. With some pretty great specs, a good-looking, minimalist chassis, and an aggressive sale price right out of the gate, I was pretty impressed by this little powerhouse when it first showed up.


  • PSA: The Google Nest Audio is still just $50 and you should snag one

    The time is soon coming when smart speakers will feel wildly more useful than they do right now.


  • Intel Panther Lake Chromebooks are inbound, starting with ‘Fatcat’

    As we roll into 2025, it’s only right that we get to talk about a new set of development boards that I came across a few weeks back and simply haven’t revisited until lately.


  • What’s new with Google Cloud – 2024

    What’s new with Google Cloud – 2024

    Week of Dec 16 – Dec 20Windows Server 2025 is now available on Google Compute Engine. We are excited to announce the general availability of Windows Server 2025 on Google Compute Engine.


  • Google expands Pixel Watch Performance Loop Band availability

    Just before Thanksgiving, Google quietly released the Pixel Watch Performance Loop Band but if you wanted to pick one up for yourself, you would have to purchase it from the Google Store.


  • Google makes a splash with Pixel as the official smartphone of the Australian Open

    Google’s phone is the official smartphone of the Australian Open and will be on-site with a CES-like experience for Tennis fans who attend the event.


  • The best new Windows 11 features of 2024

    The best new Windows 11 features of 2024

    Microsoft is a little sneaky. Sure, there’s just one “big” update for Windows 11 each year. But Microsoft’s Windows team is always working on something, and new Windows 11 features are arriving on PCs every month — even outside of those high-profile updates.


  • ChromeOS 133 Developer finally introduces rounded window corners

    One of the more modern design looks you see in most operating systems is the inclusion of rounded corners on open windows.


  • A new Search Overview animation arrives, hints at Gemini 2.0

    Google appears to be testing a new loading animation for AI Overviews in Search, and it’s clear that Gemini is the driving force behind the redesign. This updated animation is considerably more dynamic than the current approach, and it may also be hinting at the arrival of Gemini 2.


  • Apple steps in to back up Google in their fight with the DOJ

    Well, I didn’t have this on my bingo card for the end of 2024! With all the recent news about Google being on the ropes after being found guilty of holding an illegal search monopoly, Apple has come out swinging in defense of Google.


  • How To Split Screen On Chromebook?

    How To Split Screen On Chromebook?

    Splitting your Chromebook screen into two windows is a useful tool for multitasking. This setup is ideal for tasks like research, viewing tutorials, or comparing images and videos.  Chromebook’s split-screen feature makes it quick and easy to set up or undo. Here’s a guide on how to use this function.


  • Resolving “Copy Operation Failed. The File or Directory is Not Usable” Error in Chromebook

    Did you get a “Copy operation failed. The file or directory is not usable” error while copying and pasting files on your Chromebook? Here are some troubleshooting steps you can try. The operation failed error appears because of file system incompatibilities, corrupted directories, or insufficient permissions.


  • Hackers hijacked legitimate Chrome extensions to try to steal data

    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 hijacked legitimate Chrome extensions to try to steal data

    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 compromise Chrome extensions with 400,000+ users

    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.


  • As a daily Chromebook user, here are my must-have accessories

    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.


  • Save a quick $20 on the 8GB Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11″

    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.


  • One New Year’s resolution for Chromebook hardware needs to be innovation

    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.


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