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Tag: Chrome
Google expands Chromebook with Plus and AI onboard
Chrome is more than just a web browser, and if you’re someone who relies on a Chrome-based laptop — or have kids that do — they could see AI features shortly, too.
Google to bring Chrome OS to old PCs, Macs
Wish you had a reason to revive a perfectly good but old laptop? Google has a plan, and it may mean a DIY Chromebook.
Apple connects Windows Chrome to iCloud passwords
If you own an iPhone or iPad and you also happen to use Windows, you can now get passwords from your phone or tablet to work on your PC.
Google Chrome launches for Apple Silicon
It’s not just Safari that takes advantage of Apple’s new hardware, as Google launches its browser for the M1.
ANZ builds a Chrome extension to combat homophobia
It’s disgraceful that some people are still using homophobic language, but if you find it hurtful, there’s now a way to replace it with something a little less coloured and more colourful.
Chromebooks given new life as more options arrive locally
There are Mac laptops, there are Windows laptops, and there’s also one more option as Chrome flexes a muscle or two with new laptops.
Google offers free password checking extension for Chrome
It’s all too easy to find out your email and passwords have been included in a breach, so if your browser can tell you, wouldn’t it be useful?
Acer Chromebooks to land on the desks of 15,000 ACT students
There used to be a time when state schools would give out free laptops. That was some time ago, and it might be returning, as at least one Aussie department does what it can to give kids a bit of an edge.
Australian cyber-bullying fix “Reword” could work, but education may be better
You can do a lot of things on the internet, but you can also suffer at the hands of a bully, and while tools can help educate our youth, education is critical, too.
