If you have ever tried using a single laptop for both your personal life and your day job, you know a lot about the friction of swapping between those accounts. Juggling personal Gmail, work documents, corporate Slack channels, and school portals on one machine usually devolves into a mess of … [Read more...] about Googlebooks just solved one of the most annoying parts of using a laptop for work
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A user has installed Googlebook OS onto a Chromebook Plus, and it runs great
Ever since Google officially launched the new Googlebook platform, one of the biggest questions hanging in the air has been what this means for existing Chromebook hardware. While we wait for official transition paths for existing Chromebook hardware, the enthusiast community isn't sitting on its … [Read more...] about A user has installed Googlebook OS onto a Chromebook Plus, and it runs great
Chrome 155 for Googlebook unlocks windowed web app installs for any site
One of the best parts of using ChromeOS over the years has been the ability to turn virtually any website into a standalone, windowed web app. However, when Googlebook OS launched last week, early adopters quickly ran into an annoying roadblock: Chrome would only let you install websites that were … [Read more...] about Chrome 155 for Googlebook unlocks windowed web app installs for any site
Google Play now lets you ‘vibe code’ and launch your own personal Android apps
Google is rolling out a massive wave of updates to the Google Play Store today, and the headline feature completely changes how everyday users can build and run software on their devices. According to a new announcement from Google, the Play Store is transitioning from a place where you simply … [Read more...] about Google Play now lets you ‘vibe code’ and launch your own personal Android apps
Google is rolling out its flagship Gemini 4 Argon model to millions more subscribers today
Earlier this month, Google pulled back the curtain on its newest primary AI model, Gemini 4 Argon, highlighting how it is actively being deployed to refactor Chromium and supercharge complex agentic workflows. But while the initial rollout was strictly locked behind Google’s enterprise tools and the … [Read more...] about Google is rolling out its flagship Gemini 4 Argon model to millions more subscribers today
One of my biggest Googlebook gripes is the overly-basic Virtual Desks feature
Over the years, ChromeOS quietly built one of the best, most fluid window management setups of any operating system. Between the intuitive four-finger trackpad swipe, the ability to label workspaces, moving windows freely across setups, and the persistent shelf indicator, virtual desks became an … [Read more...] about One of my biggest Googlebook gripes is the overly-basic Virtual Desks feature
Google just revealed the future roadmap for Googlebook’s Linux Terminal
If you have spent any time digging through the app drawer on your new Googlebook, you have likely already spotted the pre-installed Linux Terminal. A robust Linux environment has long been a staple for ChromeOS power users, and Google clearly made it a priority to have that terminal ready on day one … [Read more...] about Google just revealed the future roadmap for Googlebook’s Linux Terminal
Samsung Galaxy phones now work perfectly with Googlebook OS
Just over a week ago when the Googlebook platform launched, a massive chunk of the Android user base was left waiting on the sidelines. While Pixel owners immediately enjoyed the seamless "Better Together" integration that makes this new OS so special, Samsung Galaxy users were left waiting for a … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy phones now work perfectly with Googlebook OS
How to easily sideload Android apps on your new Googlebook
Earlier this week, we talked about the frustrating reality that several major Android games (like Call of Duty: Mobile) are currently blocked from installing on Googlebooks via the Play Store. Whether it's due to missing developer whitelists or overzealous anti-cheat systems, having fan favorite … [Read more...] about How to easily sideload Android apps on your new Googlebook
Master your new Googlebook with this simple keyboard shortcut trick
If you are coming to Googlebook OS from a Chromebook, one of the first things you will notice is that your muscle memory might need a slight adjustment. While there are plenty of familiar elements, the vast library of keyboard shortcuts on Googlebook is different in many ways from what we've grown … [Read more...] about Master your new Googlebook with this simple keyboard shortcut trick
Logitech brings its powerful Options+ software to Googlebook with dedicated Gemini features
When you think about premium third-party accessories for your laptop, Logitech is almost always the first name that comes to mind. If you are unboxing a brand-new Googlebook anytime soon, you’ll be thrilled to know that Logitech has officially brought its Logi Options+ software directly to the … [Read more...] about Logitech brings its powerful Options+ software to Googlebook with dedicated Gemini features
How to unlock the hidden ‘Glowbar Disco’ app on your new Googlebook
When Google introduced Googlebook OS, the sleek, illuminated Glowbar on the lid of these laptops immediately stood out as a signature hardware feature. While it serves as a functional status indicator, it turns out Google’s engineers couldn't resist having a little fun with it. Tucked away deep … [Read more...] about How to unlock the hidden ‘Glowbar Disco’ app on your new Googlebook
