Cesar Cadenas/ZDNET Years ago, I switched to the beta channel for my Chromebooks because I like getting the latest, greatest features before they are released to the stable channel. Not only does this switch allow me to keep readers informed of what’s coming, but it also gives me the chance to experience what Google has … Read more
John Lamb/Getty Images Linux is a great operating system. I’ve expounded its virtues for over 20 years. I was the founding senior technology editor of the now-defunct Linux Magazine in 1999. In my professional technology career, I was a principal consultant for open-source data center technology at Unisys and IBM, and until recently, I was … Read more
Lenovo Chromebook laptops have become increasingly popular in recent years, especially in the education space. And while a compact size is a main selling point for many models, the newest Chrome device from Lenovo takes portability to a whole new — well, smaller — level. Announced today, the Chromebox Micro is just what the name … Read more
Android users can finally join the realm of the easy login life. Google revealed Monday that Credential Manager will arrive on Android devices beginning Nov. 1, ushering in the next phase of the company’s conversion to passkeys. This also means Android users will finally have the iPhone’s FaceID-like unlocking mechanisms available for authentication across the … Read more
For the last 10 years, Chromebooks have remained just what they are. Chromebooks are Chromebooks. Manufacturers release new models every year with slightly updated specs and Google makes minor additions to the ChromeOS-based platform. But despite that, Chromebooks are still low-end budget laptops for folks who only need a device to browse the internet from … Read more
Zoom is setting out to compete with Google and Microsoft by introducing Zoom Docs at its annual Zoomtopia 2023 event on Tuesday. Zoom Docs is the company’s own version of an AI-powered workspace that will provide users with AI capabilities to draft, edit, summarize, and include information from meeting discussions. No Google AI Search, I … Read more