Chrome OS and most of the Chromebooks and Chromebox computers that use the operating system support Linux. I say most of them because older devices may not have the support. Although Linux has been available for a few years now. It's not taken off as much as Android Apps on the Chromebook. This is mainly because it's ...
Chrome OS has always offered a very lightweight operating system. It's one of the great attractions when choosing to buy a Chromebook. This means the Chrome OS development team has always been careful about providing too many features to avoid offering a bloated operating system. In the last couple of years, we have ...
Have you ever been using your computer when you suddenly cannot find your mouse cursor? I can definitely say I've had this problem on many occasions and it can be very frustrating. If you have then you'll be happy to know you can now change your mouse cursor on your Chromebook. Chrome OS has been offering more of ...
Whether you love them or hate them notifications on any device can be really useful. Especially if you're someone who likes to deal with issues as they arise. Notifications help you remember things you need to get done, but they can also be very distracting at the same time. If you're out and about on your day off ...
Bluetooth is a great technology because it allows you to connect hardware to your Chromebook without the need for wires. There are many different types of Bluetooth devices and if you're anything like me you may also have a number of Bluetooth headphones. When you first pair a new Bluetooth device with your ...
If you are not already aware Chrome OS devices currently have an Auto-update expiry date. More commonly referred to as the AUE date. To ensure Chrome OS stays lightweight and is easy to upgrade over time. Google only guarantees your Chromebook will receive automatic updates of Chrome OS for a certain period. If ...
It's fair to say Chrome OS is an extremely lightweight operating system compared to others you may have used. It's what makes Chrome OS so attractive to users. That being said, Chrome OS has still managed to offer something new thanks to the regular updates our Chromebooks receive on a regular basis. Some of these ...
It's no big secret that the Chromebook comes with a lot less storage space than you would get on a Microsoft Windows computer. There is a reason for this and that's because the Chromebook is a computer made for the cloud. It was not uncommon for Chromebooks back in 2013 to come with just 16GB of internal storage. ...
When it comes to buying a Chromebook or any type of computer. You'll most likely always check the specifications are suitable for your needs. If you're looking to buy a new Chromebook you can do this easily by checking the information provided by the retailer before making a purchase. If you already own a computer ...
When it comes to editing images on the Chromebook. You don't need to look too far because the built-in image editor is ideal. It offers all the functions you need for basic image editing. The built-in image editor for Chrome OS has recently changed, but you'll find most of the functions are still available. Chrome ...
The Chromebook is known as one of the most secure computers for the consumer market. However, your Chromebook is only as secure as your password. When it comes to Chromebooks you log in to your computer using your Google Account. A Google Account is great because it gives you access to Gmail, Google Drive and ...
Millions of us decide to change our mobile network every year. This is a sensible thing to do if you're always looking for the best deal. Thankfully, it's a lot easier to do this today. You may be concerned about your mobile phone number though. Well, there is no need to worry because you can take your current ...
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