“Peeking Launcher” Update Is Coming to Chrome OS

Peeking Launcher update for Chrome OS.

Chrome OS is getting a new “Peeking Launcher” for your apps. With the platform becoming more and more evolved for touchscreen Chromebooks, it’s about time that the Launcher gets a rework. For those who don’t know, the Launcher is where you “launch” your apps. (It’s the little circle icon at the bottom-left of your screen … Read more

Own a Chromebook with a Keyboard Backlight? This Is for You.

Backlight update Chrome OS.

So, Chromebooks are getting a backlight indicator. If you’re reading this, you probably don’t have a keyboard backlit Chromebook (unless you’re only in here because you have one- psychology is funny). I can say that because the majority of Chromebooks out there don’t have a backlight. There’s a very small percentage of laptops out there … Read more

Chrome OS Gets Night Mode with Scheduler and Color Calibration

Chrome OS Night Mode.

Chrome OS and Windows are on-par for the “night mode” feature. Recently, Windows released the Night Light feature which allows your desktop to show a warmer color at night time. Research has shown that this reduces blue light which has been proven to keep you awake and disturb your natural circadian rhythm. Using a warmer … Read more

Chromebooks Are Getting Volume Controls for Chromecast

Chromebook Chromecast volume control.

Chromecast is getting an upgrade- volume controls! Yup, that’s right. If you use Chromecast or Chromecast Audio, you’ll be getting a volume control panel on your Chromebook. If you’ve used Chromecast or Chromecast Audio on Android, you may be wondering why your Chromebook doesn’t have the same feature. (That’s right, Chromebooks don’t have volume controls … Read more

Samsung Chromebook Pro Release Date Confirmed

Samsung has confirmed the release date of the Pro.

Okay, the Samsung Chromebook Pro is finally due to release. It was announced way back then at CES 2017 and had many speculated release dates. I wrote it about here and here stating that I’ll write another post when it finally comes out. That’s like right now. There was apparently an Amazon listing for the Pro … Read more