• HP Chromebook Plus x360 14-inch review: Another winning ChromeOS 2-in-1 from HP

    The HP Chromebook Plus x360 14-inch is a superb but affordable ChromeOS device with a great design, performance, and versatility.


  • Chrome Dev for Desktop Update

    The Dev channel has been updated to 122.0.6170.5 for Windows, Mac and Linux.A partial list of changes is available in the Git log. Interested in switching release channels? Find out how. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.


  • Save $200 on my favorite Chromebook, the Acer 516 GE

    Save $200 on my favorite Chromebook, the Acer 516 GE

    I’ve made no bones about it: the Acer Chromebook 516 GE is my absolute go-to device when I need a Chromebook I can really rely on.


  • Connecting verifiable queries to smart contracts with Proof of SQL on BigQuery

    Editor’s note: Today we hear from Space and Time, whose decentralized data warehouse and novel zero-knowledge (ZK) proof for SQL operations was recently integrated into BigQuery.


  • FinOps Sketchnotes 2 – Meet the FinOps team

    FinOps Sketchnotes 2 – Meet the FinOps team

    Just as the Internet revolutionized our working practices, and social media rewrote the rules of marketing, Cloud FinOps is now reshaping the business landscape.


  • For the first time, I played Fortnite on a Pixel and it didn’t suck

    That’s right! Though playing Fortnite on any Pixel phone in the past has been pretty much garbage, the latest, feature-packed December Pixel Feature Drop included a quiet-yet-beneficial update to the Tensor GPU driver.


  • It’s been a good ride but YouTube Premium legacy plans are getting a price hike

    If you’ve been watching uninterrupted YouTube videos for a while, it can be jarring to watch YouTube with ads. I know this is the case for me whenever I open YouTube with one of my other accounts that doesn’t have YouTube Premium.


  • How to deorbit the Chromebook… and repurpose it for innovators

    Better than a Pi? It’s an open and shut case Opinion  Space junk grabs headlines.


  • Yes, you will be able to buy the Lenovo Chromebox that fits in your pocket

    Lenovo recently unveiled their latest innovation in the world of ChromeOS: the Lenovo Chromebox Micro. This tiny powerhouse is aimed at enterprise customers who want to deploy a small but mighty ChromeOS device but I was wondering: what about consumers?


  • A home server and Chromebook make an incredible pair

    A home server and Chromebook allow you to use self-hosted web apps and services without compromising data privacy. Here’s how I’m using this setup today.


  • USI 1.0 versus USI 2.0: understanding the difference [VIDEO]

    We get asked quite often about which pen works with which Chromebook when it comes to USI. And in some ways, that’s a bit of a bummer.


  • Beeper Mini’s iMessage-on-Android conquest is doomed

    Too good to be true? Perhaps.


  • Dev Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

    The Dev channel is being updated to OS version: 15699.5.0, Browser version: 121.0.6167.9 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? Find out how.


  • Stable Channel Update for ChromeOS/ChromeOS Flex

    ChromeOS M119 StableThe Stable channel is being updated to OS version: 15633.65.0 Browser version: 119.0.6045.209 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?


  • Chrome Dev for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 122 (122.0.6169.0) for Android. It’s now available on Google Play.You can see a partial list of the changes in the Git log. For details on new features, check out the Chromium blog, and for details on web platform updates, check here.


  • The Discover Samsung Winter Event is packed with tablet deals

    If you’ve been around here for any amount of time, you know that I don’t particularly love tablets.


  • Long Term Support Channel Update for ChromeOS

     LTS-114 is being updated in the LTS channel to 114.0.5735.343 (Platform Version: 15437.81.0) for most ChromeOS devices. Want to know more about Long Term Support? Click here.This update contains multiple Security fixes, including:1505053 High  CVE-2023-6345 Integer overflow in Skia.1497997 High CVE-2023-5997 Use after free in Garbage Collection1494461 High CVE-2023-6347 Use after free in Mojo1497859 High CVE-2023-5996 Use after free in WebAudioGiuliana PritchardGoogle Chrome OS


  • Audit your site for third-party cookies

    Audit your site for third-party cookies

    Chrome is deprecating third-party cookies. You need to audit your site now, in order to ensure a smooth transition. In this video I’ll show you how to check cookie usage on your site. You’ll learn how to identify third-party cookies, and work out where they’re coming from.


  • Chrome Dev for Desktop Update

    The Dev channel has been updated to 122.0.6170.3 for Windows, Mac and Linux.A partial list of changes is available in the Git log. Interested in switching release channels? Find out how. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.


  • How to reduce broadcast delay on YouTube TV to stop live spoilers

    There are times when you are watching something take place that is important and truly live, and the last thing you want is to get a text or be on a phone call and have a big moment completely spoiled.


  • Here’s what’s in the now available Google Chrome 120 release

    The Google Chrome 120 release includes 10 security fixes, a refreshed Chrome Web Store, password sharing, and several other features. Here’ s a rundown of them.


  • How to use a Windows keyboard with a Chromebook

    How to use a Windows keyboard with a Chromebook

    One way to get the most out of your Chromebook is to have some sort of desktop setup.


  • Possible gaming improvement for Pixel 8 Pro has me considering going back to it

    As many of you know, I’ve been back and forth with Pixel phones since the Pixel 6 Pro.


  • When the HP Chromebook Plus x360 14c hits this price, it’s time to buy

    Since the conclusion of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the Chromebook deals have been a bit sparse.


  • It’s time to move on from Google Podcasts and migrate to YouTube Music

    Back in September, Google announced that they were going to send Google Podcasts to the graveyard and were moving podcasts to YouTube Music.


  • What is the Topics API?

    What is the Topics API?

    Developer guide to the Topics API. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:37 The Topics taxonomy and classifier 05:26 Observe and access topics 07:55 Two ways to observe and access topics: JavaScript API or headers 11:14 Which topics are returned to the caller? 15:00 Find out more Resources: Find out more about the Topic API → https://goo.


  • Chrome Beta for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 121 (121.0.6167.7) for Android. It’s now available on Google Play.You can see a partial list of the changes in the Git log. For details on new features, check out the Chromium blog, and for details on web platform updates, check here.


  • scroll-driven animations #CSSWrapped2023

    scroll-driven animations #CSSWrapped2023

    New to CSS in 2023 are scroll-driven animations. This exciting addition lets you take an existing CSS Animation or an animation built using the Web Animations API, and connect it to a scroller. Follow the link to learn all about the CSS features that landed this year in Chrome → https://goo.


  • Introducing CSS Wrapped

    Introducing CSS Wrapped

    2023 was a huge year for CSS! Some highlights include: 🎨 New color spaces and gamuts 👾 Scroll-driven animations ✏️ container queries Follow the link to learn all about the CSS features that landed this year in Chrome → https://goo.gle/css-wrapped-2023 #ChromeForDevelopers #CSSWrapped2023


  • Chrome Beta for Desktop Update

    The Chrome team is excited to announce the promotion of Chrome 121 to the Beta channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. Chrome 121.0.6167.


  • Google highlights tools that make the web more powerful and capable than ever

    On a new site Google has built to showcase the ever-growing power of the web – playfully titled “The Web Can Do What!?” – Google has assembled a wide variety of explainers and examples of the prowess of the modern web.


  • Google Cloud Is a Leader in the 2023 Forrester Wave: Streaming Data Platforms

    Google Cloud has been named a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Streaming Data Platforms, Q4 2023 report. Thank you to our strong community of customers and partners for working with us to deliver a customer focused product that helps improve performance and efficiency.


  • Google Cloud unique technology enables new DoD capabilities

    Google Cloud is a platform delivering services that range from basic infrastructure to unique, differentiated services that empower users to accomplish a mission or business task. It allows our Department of Defense (DoD) and other public sector customers to innovate with unmatched security, scale, and service.


  • Troubleshoot your network with Connectivity Tests

    Troubleshoot your network with Connectivity Tests

    When managing your network, you want to ensure that essential resources are reachable, while those that should not be reachable remain secure. Fortunately, Connectivity Tests is here to help.


  • Google releases fix for missing Drive for desktop files

    Just install the latest client and follow the instructions, but don’t ask questions Google has released an updated version of the Google Drive app for Windows and macOS that, along with some simple manual work, should resolve missing file issues.…


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