The Chrome browser saw more updates this week and we discuss what benefits this brings, plus a new way to restore that “new car smell” to Chrome. A recent article speculating about what new Chromebooks might be in the works spawns a discussion about Google countering Apple’s fall event – sure to grab attention and headlines – with some new Chrome OS hardware before year-end.
After some tips, tricks and other Chrome coverage in the news, we share our recommended Chrome extension; it’s perfect when you just don’t have time to read a full article online but need a condensed summary.
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Hosts: Kevin C. Tofel and Chris Albrecht
Chrome gets smarter with improved search suggestions and a way to restore the browser back to a fresh state
Chrome Canary extensions have access to a new screen capture API
“What’s next for Google’s laptop: the Chromebook?”
Google+ Photos now officially available for all Chromebooks, in 52 languages
Chromecast question from Terrence Henry: This example may help
Chrome OS tip: Change your default download location
Chromebooks continue to gain in the education space, right Maine?
News: Google Chrome for Android gains WebRTC
About that Chrome tablet…..
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