Chrome OS is an operating system based on the Linux kernel and designed by Google to work with web applications and installed applications. Chrome OS is built upon the open source project called Chromium OS which, unlike Chrome OS, can be compiled from the downloaded source code. Chrome OS is the commercial version installed on specific…
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Chromebit
Just like the aforementioned items Chromebook, etc. the Chromebit is a Computer running the Chrome OS. It does web and web-apps only. The difference is the Chromebit is only 12 centimeters long and plugs into an HDMI port of a TV. The Chromebit requires a bluethooth keyboard and mouse to operate it.
Chromebase
How would you like an all-n-one computer with a 21-22 inch monitor that never gets viruses and starts in an instant. The Chromebase is like the Chromebook and the Chromebox but has an all-n-one form factor similar to an iMac.
It’s time to get rid of Flash!
Flash is a web-browser plugin that enables things to appear to move on webpages. Flash has been great despite the numerous exploits and security breaches but now it’s time to get rid of it. HTML5 has displaced the need for Flash and only poor sights use it. Lets uninstall Flash or turn it off. On a…
Chrome Remote Desktop
Access other computers or allow another user to access your computer securely over the Internet. Chrome Remote Desktop allows users to remotely access another computer through Chrome browser or a Chromebook. Computers can be made available on an short-term basis for scenarios such as ad hoc remote support, or on a more long-term basis for…
Google Chromecast
Chromecast is the easiest way to enjoy your favorite online entertainment on your HDTV—movies, TV shows, music, and more from Netflix, YouTube, Hulu Plus, Google Play Movies and Music, and Chrome. No more huddling around small screens and tiny speakers. Chromecast automatically updates to work with a growing number of apps. Chromecast is not free…
Chrome Webstore
The Chrome Web Store is a website where you can find web applications for the Google Chrome web-browser. Sometimes these are just links to webpage that work maybe just as well in IE or Firefox and other times they are plugins for the Chrome browser. There are a variety of applications from business tool, educational…
Chromebook
A Chromebook is a notebook computer that runs the Chrome OS and its only function is to access web-applications via the Chrome web-browser. Chromebooks are manufactured by Acer and Samsung. They are sold at Newegg, Tiger Direct and Amazon. They are priced between $349 (Wifi only) to $499 (with WiFi and 3G connectivity). Amazon and…
My Web Apps
Many of the Chrome apps are just Web GL optimized web-pages. Of course all of the Google apps are available including Gmail, Docs, and Calendar. The Huffington Post app is incredible. Also the Google Music App is pretty nice. The best app of all I think is the Kindle app. It is just like the Kindle…
Offline Google Mail
Offline Google Mail beta is a Gmail app built to support offline access, allowing mail to be read, responded to, searched and archived without network access. After first start-up, Gmail Offline will automatically synchronize messages and queued actions anytime Chrome is running and an Internet connection is available.
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