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Chrome OS 101 to enable variable frame rates
Chrome OS News 

Chrome OS 101 to enable variable frame rates

March 21, 2022March 21, 2022 Marcel aka Ravolos 0 Comments Chrome OS flags, Display, Gaming, Upcoming Features 2 min read

That’s the case on devices in developer mode and is good for the eyes, the battery runtime, and gaming! It also means that the “screen tearing” effect, which you can see in the thumbnail, will soon be a thing of the past. Read more here!

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Why the Steam Deck and Steam could be a big deal for Chrome OS
Chrome OS News Opinion 

Why the Steam Deck and Steam could be a big deal for Chrome OS

March 20, 2022March 21, 2022 Marcel aka Ravolos 0 Comments Gaming, Linux, Photo editing, Steam, Upcoming Features, Video editing 4 min read

In this article, find out why Steam Deck and Steam could be a big deal for Chrome OS.

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Chrome OS 101 shall finally bring a dark start screen
Chrome OS News 

Chrome OS 101 shall finally bring a dark start screen

March 20, 2022March 21, 2022 Marcel aka Ravolos 0 Comments Branding, Design, Personalization, Upcoming Features 1 min read

Chrome OS 101 is supposed to bring a dark start screen finally. You can marvel at that on devices in developer mode. I.e., no more blinding at startup! Here is more about it!

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Google apparently plans to rename Chrome OS to ChromeOS
Chrome OS Chromium OS News 

Google apparently plans to rename Chrome OS to ChromeOS

March 19, 2022March 21, 2022 Marcel aka Ravolos 0 Comments Branding, Upcoming Features 1 min read

Google apparently plans to rename Chrome OS to ChromeOS. That’s indicated by a code change in the Chromium OS sources.

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Chrome OS 99 released: What’s new?
Chrome OS News 

Chrome OS 99 released: What’s new?

March 19, 2022March 21, 2022 Marcel aka Ravolos 0 Comments Camera, Chrome, Desktop Manager, Files App, Image Viewer, Launcher, New Features, Searchbar, Shelf 2 min read

Google has distributed Chrome OS version 99 since early March 2022! What’s new? Read more here! + New Features + Chrome Flags

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How to activate the Linux Mode of Chrome OS
Chrome OS Guide 

How to activate the Linux Mode of Chrome OS 02/2022 [E]

February 25, 2022March 21, 2022 Marcel aka Ravolos 0 Comments Advanced, Linux 8 min read

[Update] Chrome OS comes with a Linux distribution and this Linux is based on Debian 11 Bullseye as of February 2022. You can activate it on most Chrome OS devices via the system settings. Here’s how to do it.

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Chrome OS 100 includes an early version of animated screensaver for Chromebooks
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Chrome OS 100 includes an early version of animated screensaver for Chromebooks

February 19, 2022March 21, 2022 Marcel aka Ravolos 0 Comments Chrome OS flags, Chromebook, Personalization, Upcoming Features 4 min read

Chrome OS 100 includes an early version of animated screensaver for Chromebooks. + How to activate? + Valuation

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Google provides Chrome OS Flex: Install free on PC and Mac, or test it?
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Google provides Chrome OS Flex: Install free on PC and Mac, or test it?

February 18, 2022March 21, 2022 Marcel aka Ravolos 0 Comments Android, Chrome OS Flex, free of charge, Linux, switching from macOS, switching from Windows, Upcoming Features, Virtual Machine 2 min read

Google provides Chrome OS Flex: Install free on PC and Mac, or test it? Everything you need to know.

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Chrome OS 96 released: What's new?
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Chrome OS 96 released: What’s new?

December 2, 2021March 21, 2022 Marcel aka Ravolos 0 Comments App-Notifications, App-Systemoptions, Camera-App, easy to use, efficient, Nearby-Share, New Features, Scanning, System settings, Wallpaper-App 5 min read

Hey, another new Chrome OS version (96) has arrived on my Chromebook! What’s new? Here is more about it! + My assessments

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Chromebook sales Q3 2021: boom during pandemic, now slump — assessment
Chromebook News Opinion 

Chromebook sales Q3 2021: boom during pandemic, now slump

November 8, 2021March 21, 2022 Marcel aka Ravolos 0 Comments Europe, Germany, Sales, USA, Valuation, Worldwide 4 min read

Chromebook sales Q3 2021: boom during the pandemic, now slump — more about the news and my valuation of that.

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Chrome OS: What about KeePass? [E]

Chrome OS: What about KeePass? [E]

August 8, 2020March 21, 2022 Marcel aka Ravolos 2 Comments 14 min read
Testing Chrome OS: With Virtual Machines

Test Chrome OS: With Virtual Machines [A]

May 28, 2020March 21, 2022 Marcel aka Ravolos 2 Comments 15 min read
Chrome OS: What about Notepad++ (SciTE)? [A]

Chrome OS: What about Notepad++ (SciTE)? [A]

June 23, 2020March 21, 2022 Marcel aka Ravolos 0 Comments 6 min read
How to activate the Linux Mode of Chrome OS

How to activate the Linux Mode of Chrome OS 02/2022 [E]

February 25, 2022March 21, 2022 Marcel aka Ravolos 0 Comments 8 min read
The HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook was briefly listed in the Google Store for over $2000

The HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook was briefly listed in the Google Store for over $2000

April 12, 2022April 12, 2022 Marcel aka Ravolos 0 Comments 2 min read
Improved USI pens coming soon: version 2 of the standard released

Improved USI pens coming soon: version 2 of the standard released

April 12, 2022April 12, 2022 Marcel aka Ravolos 0 Comments 3 min read
Google to add cloud streaming games to search soon - First in launcher on Chromebooks

Google to add cloud streaming games to search soon – First in launcher on Chromebooks

April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 Marcel aka Ravolos 0 Comments 2 min read
The cameras of some Chromebooks don't work anymore since Chrome OS 99 & 100

[Update: fixed] The cameras of some Chromebooks don’t work anymore since Chrome OS 99 & 100

April 6, 2022April 8, 2022 Marcel aka Ravolos 0 Comments 2 min read
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    Thank you so much for these clear instructions on...

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    Thank you! If Chromium works for you, you may try...

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