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Google is shipping out some new ease-of-use features to Chrome OS today, and they're specifically targeted at making Chromebook usage as "seamless" as possible.
Google adds PIN, fingerprint sign-in in latest Chrome OS update. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Chrome OS 88 allows users to sign-in to websites with a PIN or fingerprint ID they have set up to unlock their Chromebooks with the new Web Authentication (WebAuthn) feature. (Subscribe to our Today's Cache newsletter for a quick snapshot of top 5 tech stories. Click here to subscribe for free.) Google has rolled out a slew of features with its latest Chrome OS release. The tech giant aims to ensure a faster sign-in experience by eliminating the hassle of typing in long passwords and rememb...
Chrome OS 88 is Here and, it is Absolutely Mint ! The first major update from Google to the Chrome OS comes a week after the Chrome 88 browser hit the masses. It brings a good number of enhancements and improvements. Google is adding in a faster sign-in and personalized lock screen. Director of Chrome OS, Alexander Kuscher, also noted in the official blog that Google consistently thirves to build new features making user experince on Chromebooks as seamless as possible. Personalized Screensaver With Chrome OS 88, users can transform their lock screen into a smart display. The update lets t...
How to personalize your Chromebook’s lock screen There’s a new Chrome OS in town Share this story Photo by Becca Farsace / The Verge Google has released the latest version of Chrome OS, with a few new features for Chromebook owners to try out. If you’re a Chromebook owner, your device should have the newest version now or very shortly. First off, your Chromebook can now function as a smart display (like Google’s Nest Hub Max) when you’re not actively using it. Like the Nest Hub, it can act like a digital photo album and display pictures on its lock screen. You can select a photo alb...