Calling all ChromeOS owners: Your holiday reading list awaits you. Credit: Google, modified by IDG Comm More than any other platform, Google’s ChromeOS is in a constant state of evolution — and if you blink for a minute, you’re bound to miss some promising new possibility or progression. For those of us who rely on Chromebooks for work, that’s fantastic. It means there’s always something new to learn, uncover, and consider and always some intriguing new way to get stuff accomplished. So behold: the most useful ChromeOS-related tips and tidbits from these Googley-scented quarters in recent months. Catch up while you can and make sure you’re making the most of your work and/or personal technology for the coming year — and if you’re still hungry for even more one-of-a-kind knowledge, come check out my Android Intelligence newsletter next to get three bonus tips this second and gooey Googley goodness in your inbox all year round. Master the Chromebook basics Chromebook cheat sheet: How to get started Got a new Chromebook? Or maybe just still learning your way around your old one? This guide will help you navigate the ever-expanding world of Chromebook apps and figure out how to get around ChromeOS like a pro. 11 smart steps for managing files on a Chromebook Prepare for some surprises. These are the efficiency-enhancing ChromeOS file tricks you’ve been missing. The smart worker’s guide to using a Chromebook offline ChromeOS may be cloud-centric at its core, but you can get plenty accomplished offline on a Chromebook — if you set things up thoughtfully in advance. Teach yourself some advanced ChromeOS tricks 50 Chromebook tips for maximum productivity The mother lode! Supercharge your ChromeOS experience with these time-saving tricks and techniques. 11 tips for wicked-fast Chromebook web browsing Zoom around your browser like nobody’s business with these easy-to-miss Chrome OS maneuvers. 10 easy steps to make Chrome faster and more secure Looking to speed up Chrome? This guide will give you a noticeably better browsing experience — on a Chromebook or on any other computer where the Chrome browser is installed. Expand your ChromeOS horizons How to enable Google’s clever new Chrome Reading Mode right now Google’s got a great way to enhance your online reading experience, but you’ve really gotta work to find it. 5 smart secrets for a better Google Tasks experience If you aren’t yet using these Google Tasks power tools, good golly: You’re missing out. The killer calendar app your Chromebook’s been missing Massive productivity upgrade, anyone? The best multiplatform productivity apps These top-notch tools will help you get down to business consistently — no matter which device or platform you’re using at any given moment. And a bonus bit of ChromeOS thinking… The line-blurring brilliance of Google’s new ChromeOS-Windows connection Google’s latest ChromeOS improvement brings Windows apps even closer to the heart of the operating system — with a very Googley twist. And with that, we’ve reached the end of our 2023 ChromeOS coverage. What a ride it’s been, eh? Don’t unbuckle yet, though: If there’s one surefire prediction for 2024, it’s that we’ll have plenty more to discuss here in the ever-overlapping areas of ChromeOS and Android. Enjoy the brief bout of quiet — ’cause it won’t stay that way for long. Don’t forget to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get three things to know and three things to try in your inbox every Friday! Related content how-to 30 out-of-sight Android app shortcuts worth surfacing These out-of-sight Android shortcuts can make you meaningfully more efficient — if you (a) figure out how to tap into their full potential and (b) remember to use 'em. By JR Raphael Jun 27, 2024 13 mins Google Mobile Apps Android tip Supercharge your Android lock screen — no Android 15 required Transform your Android lock screen into a productivity powerhouse with this awesome enhancement that makes Android 15 look like child's play in comparison. By JR Raphael Jun 21, 2024 11 mins Mobile Apps Android Mobile tip Android widgets gone wild This wow-worthy widget wonder will make whatever Android device you're using infinitely more useful — in a way that only Android could provide. By JR Raphael Jun 14, 2024 7 mins Google Mobile Apps Android tip 6 secret settings for a smarter Chrome Android setup Supercharge your smartphone browsing experience with these powerful yet completely concealed options for Google's Chrome Android app. By JR Raphael Jun 07, 2024 14 mins Chrome Mobile Apps Internet Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe