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CR-48 and eyeOS – a match made in Heaven?

CR-48 and eyeOS – a match made in Heaven?

  • Post author:Jim Barr
  • Post published:March 10, 2011
  • Post category:Google Chrome Tips/Site

Many years ago, I played around with an "online desktop" site called eyeOS. After playing around with the CR-48, it got me thinking that a virtual, online desktop just might…

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CR-48 Important Security Tip

CR-48 Important Security Tip

  • Post author:Jim Barr
  • Post published:February 17, 2011
  • Post category:Google Chrome Tips/Site

I love the CR-48's fast bootup, and I absolutely love its instant-on feature: Leave it powered on, close the lid, and when you re-open it, it's instantly on where you…

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CR-48 Verizon 3G Info and Tips

CR-48 Verizon 3G Info and Tips

  • Post author:Jim Barr
  • Post published:January 31, 2011
  • Post category:Google Chrome Tips/Site

I was searching for some specific information about how the Verizon 3G data plan works for the CR-48. I found very helpful information at Google's Chrome OS support pages. By…

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CR-48 Verizon 3G Data Plans

CR-48 Verizon 3G Data Plans

  • Post author:Jim Barr
  • Post published:January 31, 2011
  • Post category:Google Chrome Tips/Site

In addition to Wi-Fi access, the CR-48 has 3G access capability through Verizon. Once activated, you get 100MB of free data per month for two years. You can also optionally…

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CR-48 Keyboard Shortcuts

CR-48 Keyboard Shortcuts

  • Post author:Jim Barr
  • Post published:January 31, 2011
  • Post category:Google Chrome Tips/Site

The trackpad on the CR-48 is quite useful with its (somewhat limited and quirky) multitouch capabilities, and a USB mouse can be a God-send for long sessions, but there are…

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CR-48 Channels vs Modes

CR-48 Channels vs Modes

  • Post author:Jim Barr
  • Post published:January 31, 2011
  • Post category:Google Chrome Tips/Site

One point that may not be obvious to both new and seasoned CR-48 users is the distinction between "Channels" and "Modes". You may hear of people running in Developer mode,…

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Updates to Google Chrome Tips!

  • Post author:Jim Barr
  • Post published:January 31, 2011
  • Post category:Google Chrome Tips/Site

Initially, I set up GoogleChromeTips.com to be a repository of general tips and tricks for Google's Chrome Web browser application. Recently, however, Google has released working versions of its new…

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Google Chrome Tip #6: Where’s the Status bar?

  • Post author:Jim Barr
  • Post published:September 14, 2008
  • Post category:Google Chrome Tips

Google has really gone to great lengths to try to increase the viewing space in its Google Chrome browser such as moving the tabs into the window's Title bar, etc.…

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Google Chrome Tip #5: How to see Browsing History

  • Post author:Jim Barr
  • Post published:September 12, 2008
  • Post category:Google Chrome Tips

Unlike in Firefox and Internet Explorer, Google Chrome has no dropdown integrated in the back and forward buttons, so how do you view your recent browsing history? Simple! Just click…

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Google Chrome Tip #4: about:stuff

  • Post author:Jim Barr
  • Post published:September 10, 2008
  • Post category:Google Chrome Tips

Enter about:memory into the Omni bar (the address bar) and Google Chrome will display a nice summary of your memory useage and all Google Chrome-related processes. As a bonus, the…

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