All-In on Pixel (Premium)

Thanks to a variety of factors—a better-than-expected experience with my Pixel 8 Pro, a free Pixel Watch 2, and an incredible 40 percent off deal on Pixel Tablet, not to mention my Google Drive shift and the growing capabilities in Chrome OS—I’ve d… Continue reading All-In on Pixel (Premium)

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook Plus First Impressions

The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i is a 14-inch Chromebook Plus device with a versatile 2-in-1 form factor and an affordable price tag.
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How to Split Screen on macOS, iPadOS, Windows and Chrome OS Using Keyboard Shortcuts

A visual guide to the keys to press to quickly snap a window to one side — ordered from easiest to most difficult to perform. Continue reading How to Split Screen on macOS, iPadOS, Windows and Chrome OS Using Keyboard Shortcuts

Thinking About Chromebook Plus and Premium Chromebooks (Premium)

Back in February, I traveled to New York City for my first in-person work event since the start of the pandemic, an HP reviewers workshop. It was a little strange, of course, but very much worth it. I got to see a few people I hadn’t seen in ages. And … Continue reading Thinking About Chromebook Plus and Premium Chromebooks (Premium)

Critical Vulnerability in libwebp Library

Both Apple and Google have recently reported critical vulnerabilities in their systems—iOS and Chrome, respectively—that are ultimately the result of the same vulnerability in the libwebp library:

On Thursday, researchers from security firm Rezillion published evidence that they said made it “highly likely” both indeed stemmed from the same bug, specifically in libwebp, the code library that apps, operating systems, and other code libraries incorporate to process WebP images.

Rather than Apple, Google, and Citizen Lab coordinating and accurately reporting the common origin of the vulnerability, they chose to use a separate CVE designation, the researchers said. The researchers concluded that “millions of different applications” would remain vulnerable until they, too, incorporated the libwebp fix. That, in turn, they said, was preventing automated systems that developers use to track known vulnerabilities in their offerings from detecting a critical vulnerability that’s under active exploitation…

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Google Now Promises 10 years of Automatic Updates for Chromebooks

Google announced today some significant changes to expand the lifespan of Chromebooks, with 10 years of automatic software updates starting in 2024.
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