"If you're still using the app list on the Pixel Watch 3, you're doing it wrong
Switch to grid view if you seek efficiency; keep the list view if you like wasting your time."

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-watch-3-grid-app-view-3482376/

related - This is why there should be a grid view for chrome browser bookmarks. Even on a huge screen, a grid layout is a better launcher than a list.

The "favorites new tab page" extension is essentially the solution. Only problem is I/we can't seem to reach the developer of the extension. If you haven't tried favorites new tab page, give it a go. It's really nice.

Link to favorites new tab page chrome web store extension -

https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/favorites-new-tab-page/kjkbcegjfanmgocnecnngfcmmojheiam

Favorites New Tab Page YouTube video -

https://youtu.be/8iMwFhFN6qw?si=YwoeQyoUuUXbZowA

I am unaffiliated with this extension but I rely on it as a launcher for my browser bookmarks. It's been very reliable for the past year and I wish I had known about it 5 years ago when it was released.

If anyone can get in touch with the developer, please tell them to update it to manifest v3.

#chromeextension
#chromeextensions
#favoritesnewtabpage
#savefavoritesnewtabpage
#favorites
#bookmarks
#internetlauncher
#internetlaunchpad
#chrome
#chromebrowser
#google
#chromeos
#chromebook
#chromeextension
#chromeextensions
#manifestv3
#manifestv2
#googlechrome
#chromeos128
#chromeos129
#chromeos130
#thefutureofchromeOS
#chromeosmarketshare
#chromebookmarketshare
#futureofchromebook
#futureofchromeos
#chromeos131
#chromeos132
#chrome128
#chrome129
#chrome130
#chrome135
#chrome140
#chromeos135
#chromeos140
#computer
#laptop
#desktop
#desktopcomputer
#desktopcomputing
#saveabandonware
#savefavoritesnewtabpage
#abandonware
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#chromedeveloper
#chromedevelopers
#chromedev
#chromeextensionsdev
#chromeextensiondeveloper

#Google Introduces #ChromeOS M128 to The Stable Channel #ChromeOS128 #Chromebook
https://www.elevenforum.com/t/google-introduces-chromeos-m128-to-the-stable-channel.28298/

the linux version of chrome is essentialy private space for chromeOS, because its essentially a version of the chrome browser that's *not* tied to the operating system itself.

this was not the case with lacros, which, while allowing multiple chrome profiles, was still tied to the os.

and that is why, i think, google should legitimately make and maybe market something more like *that* as a "thing".

it's better than lacros.

#lacros
#beyondlacros
#privatespace
#chromeOS
#chromebook
#chromedebian

#chromeOS
#chromebook
#favoritesnewtabpage
#bookmarkslauncher
#weblauncher
#crostini
#LacrosBrowser
#lacros
#lacrossuccessor
#lacrossequel
#lacros2
#windows11
#windows12
#chromeos128
#chromeos129
#chromeos130
#chromeos140
#chromeos150
#microsoft
#comeongoogle
#google
#android
#android15
#lacros
#linux
#chromebooklinux
#corei7
#7yearlaptopwarranty
#laptopwarranty
#laptopliability
#computers
#computerwarranty
#debian
#debianchromebook
#laptopliability
#designedforlaptop
#outofsightoutofmind
#damageprevention
#7yearlaptopwarranty
#chromebook
#communication
#liabilitysolutions
#pixel8
#pixel9
#googlegemini
#gemini
#chatgpt
#innovation
#browser
#multipleprofiles
#chromeprofiles
#chromeOS
#dataseparation
#datasegregation
#usbc
#usb4
#writing
#googledocs
#chromeaccountswitching
#accountswitcher
#accountswitching
#chromebookplus
#chromeos
#8gbram
#corei3
#10yearsofchromebookupdates
#noplacelikechrome
#googlechrome

CheckMag | Chrome OS Flex as a Windows replacement

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Chrome-OS-Flex-as-a-Windows-replacement.881032.0.html

draft hashtags -
#chromeOS
#chromebook
#favoritesnewtabpage
#bookmarkslauncher
#weblauncher
#LacrosBrowser
#lacros
#lacrossuccessor
#lacrossequel
#lacros2
#windows11
#windows12
#chromeos128
#chromeos129
#chromeos130
#chromeos140
#chromeos150
#microsoft
#comeongoogle
#google
#android
#android15
#lacros
#linux
#chromebooklinux
#crostini
#corei7
#7yearlaptopwarranty
#laptopwarranty
#laptopliability
#computers
#computerwarranty
#debian
#debianchromebook
#laptopliability
#designedforlaptop
#outofsightoutofmind
#damageprevention
#7yearlaptopwarranty
#chromebook
#communication
#liabilitysolutions
#pixel8
#pixel9
#googlegemini
#gemini
#chatgpt
#innovation
#browser
#multipleprofiles
#usbc
#usb4
#writing
#googledocs
#chromeaccountswitching
#accountswitcher
#accountswitching
#chromebookplus
#chromeos
#8gbram
#corei3
#10yearsofchromebookupdates
#noplacelikechrome
#googlechrome

is chromebook profitable - search topic

https://www.google.com/search?q=is+chromebook+profitable

draft hashtags -

#chromebookprofit
#chromeosprofit
#chromeOS
#chromebook
#windows11
#windows12
#chromeos128
#chromeos129
#chromeos130
#chromeos140
#chromeos150
#microsoft
#comeongoogle
#google
#android
#android15
#linux
#chromebooklinux
#corei7
#7yearlaptopwarranty
#laptopwarranty
#laptopliability
#computers
#computerwarranty
#debian
#debianchromebook
#laptopliability
#designedforlaptop
#outofsightoutofmind
#damageprevention
#7yearlaptopwarranty
#chromebook
#communication
#liabilitysolutions
#pixel8
#pixel9
#googlegemini
#gemini
#chatgpt
#innovation
#browser
#multipleprofiles
#chromeprofiles
#chromeOS
#dataseparation
#datasegregation
#usbc
#usb4
#writing
#googledocs
#chromeaccountswitching
#accountswitcher
#accountswitching
#chromebookplus
#chromeos
#8gbram
#corei3
#10yearsofchromebookupdates
#noplacelikechrome
#googlechrome
#crostini
#LacrosBrowser
#lacros
#lacrossuccessor
#lacrossequel
#lacros2

there's a chrome extension that i'd like to see not become abandonware. what can I do? or is there anything that can be done?

the extension is called "favorites - new tab page"

chrome web store link -

https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/favorites-new-tab-page/kjkbcegjfanmgocnecnngfcmmojheiam

youtube video -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iMwFhFN6qw

the newest review on the chrome web store:

"One of my favorite extensions. I primarily use it as a launching page for my bookmarks, but unlike most other extensions who show me what they want me to see, Favorites allows me to display exactly what I want in the size and layout that I want. Please keep this extension alive!" -

https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/kjkbcegjfanmgocnecnngfcmmojheiam

#favorites
#bookmarks
#internetlauncher
#internetlaunchpad
#chrome
#chromebrowser
#google
#chromeos
#chromebook
#chromeextension
#chromeextensions
#manifestv3
#manifestv2
#googlechrome
#chromeos128
#chromeos129
#chromeos130
#thefutureofchromeOS
#chromeosmarketshare
#chromebookmarketshare
#futureofchromebook
#futureofchromeos
#chromeos131
#chromeos132
#chrome128
#chrome129
#chrome130
#chrome135
#chrome140
#chromeos135
#chromeos140
#computer
#laptop
#desktop
#desktopcomputer
#desktopcomputing
#saveabandonware
#savefavoritesnewtabpage
#abandonware
#chromeextension
#chromeextensions
#favoritesnewtabpage
#savefavoritesnewtabpage
-
#chromedeveloper
#chromedevelopers
#chromedev
#chromeextensionsdev
#chromeextensiondeveloper

there's a chrome extension that i'd like to see not become abandonware.  what can I do?  or is there anything that can be done?  

the extension is called "favorites - new tab page"

chrome web store link -

https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/favorites-new-tab-page/kjkbcegjfanmgocnecnngfcmmojheiam

youtube video -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iMwFhFN6qw

#saveabandonware
#savefavoritesnewtabpage
#abandonware
#chromeextension
#chromeextensions
#favoritesnewtabpage
#savefavoritesnewtabpage
-
#favorites
#bookmarks
#internetlauncher
#internetlaunchpad
#chrome
#chromebrowser
#google
#chromeos
#chromebook
#chromeextension
#chromeextensions
#manifestv3
#manifestv2
#googlechrome
#chromeos128
#chromeos129
#chromeos130
#thefutureofchromeOS
#chromeosmarketshare
#chromebookmarketshare
#futureofchromebook
#futureofchromeos
#chromeos131
#chromeos132
#chrome128
#chrome129
#chrome130
#chrome135
#chrome140
#chromeos135
#chromeos140
#computer
#laptop
#desktop
#desktopcomputer
#desktopcomputing

Dear Favorites New Tab Page Developers:

I hope this message finds you well. I’ve been using your "Favorites New Tab Page" extension and have found it incredibly useful. It has significantly improved my browsing experience, and I would be disappointed to see it go.

Recently, I noticed a notice from Google stating that the extension may no longer be supported soon due to not following the best practices for Chrome extensions. As a dedicated user, I wanted to reach out to express my appreciation for your work and to inquire if there are any plans to update the extension to meet the current Chrome Web Store guidelines.

If there's anything I or the community can do to support this process, please let me know. I believe there are many users like myself who would love to see this extension continue to be available.

Thank you for your time and for creating such a fantastic tool.

Best regards,
Mark

#favoritesnewtabpage
#favorites
#favoritesnewtabpageextension
#webaccessories
#chromelauncher
#newtabpage
#bookmarks
#internetlauncher
#internetlaunchpad
#chrome
#chromebrowser
#google
#chromeos
#chromebook
#chromeextension
#chromeextensions
#manifestv3
#manifestv2
#googlechrome
#chromeos128
#chromeos129
#chromeos130
#thefutureofchromeOS
#chromeosmarketshare
#chromebookmarketshare
#futureofchromebook
#futureofchromeos
#chromeos131
#chromeos132
#chrome128
#chrome129
#chrome130
#chrome135
#chrome140
#chromeos135
#chromeos140
-
#computer
#laptop
#desktop
#desktopcomputer
#desktopcomputing
#internet
#operatingsystem
#userinterface
#noplacelikechrome

on chromeOS, do you miss having a full screen launcher for your internet bookmarks?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iMwFhFN6qw

There is an extension which does this, but I'm nervous that it's going to go away because the developer has not updated it to manifest v3...if someone can please reach out to him...here's my current review:

Fellow users - Guys, what do we do to save this extension? Does anyone know? I can't seem to reach the developer...can someone please reach out to the developer to update their extension to manifest v3?

hi, your excellent chrome extension Favorites - New Tab Page is still on manifest v2 which google has seemed to add to a sort of chopping block.

can you please update it to manifest v3 to save it? thank you

if it helps, you could add a tip jar/donation or payment function. if not that, then can you open source it and release it to github? thank you.

if the developer doesn't do this, can developers who code make a clone of this app? feel free to reward yourself with tip jar/donations/payment functions. if not that, then can you open source it and release it to github? thank you.

the best. Its your existing bookmarks, but instead of a tiny sliver, you get a nice full screen grid layout with icons imported automatically, also allows drag and drop. you can also right click settings > themes > choose any dark background for a night mode / dark theme, easier on the eyes.

#favorites
#bookmarks
#internetlauncher
#internetlaunchpad
#chrome
#chromebrowser
#windows11
#google
#chromeos
#chromebook
#chromeextension
#chromeextensions
#manifestv3
#manifestv2
#googlechrome
#chromeos128
#chromeos129
#chromeos130
#thefutureofchromeOS
#chromeosmarketshare
#chromebookmarketshare
#futureofchromebook
#futureofchromeos
#chromeos131
#chromeos132
#chrome128
#chrome129
#chrome130
#chrome135
#chrome140
#chromeos135
#chromeos140

any other fans of this extension?

no import required - uses your existing chrome bookmarks, but with a nice full screen grid view of browser bookmarks with favicons automatically applied - makes nice internet launcher, including 3x3 app folders, similar to iOS / android home screen. Supports drag and drop. changes are synced to Google cloud since its a launcher gui for your existing bookmarks

Uses doc mode layout (left to right, top to bottom) for anyone familiar with the physics of the iPad / iPhone home screen

what do you think?

It's called Favorites New Tab Page

video -

https://youtu.be/8iMwFhFN6qw?feature=shared

Extension link -

https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/favorites-new-tab-page/kjkbcegjfanmgocnecnngfcmmojheiam](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/favorites-new-tab-page/kjkbcegjfanmgocnecnngfcmmojheiam)

#chromeOS
#chromebook
#bookmarks
#organized
#organization
#accessibility
#browserbookmarks
#launcher
#chromelauncher
#internet
#internetlauncher
#chromebookplus
#chromeos128
#chromeos129
#chromeos130
#microsoft
#google
#computers
#innovation
#browser
#usbc
#noplacelikechrome
#googlechrome
#chromeextension

favorites new tab page - Does anyone else think this extension is amazing?

it feels native. its fast. you don't have to import anything because it uses your existing bookmarks, but in a much more user friendly grid view. I wish I had known about this extension when I got my chromebook a few years ago. but i never stumbled upon it until recently, and I just feel like I want to spread the word about it. I feel like, as chromeOS is somewhat lacking in the "launcher" department, I feel like this is just, amazing. I don't know why its not at the top of the charts and why its not a featured extension.

here's the link:

https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/favorites-new-tab-page/kjkbcegjfanmgocnecnngfcmmojheiam

PS. if you want a dark background, here's what you do

right click > settings > theme and choose a theme where the background is black (High Contrast Colorful)

under theme, click "Background", click "color" and use the color picker to select black, so its easier on the eyes, giving it a nice night mode / dark theme.

#chromeOS
#chromebook
#bookmarks
#organized
#organization
#chromeextensions
#browserextensions
#browserbookmarks
#launcher
#chromelauncher
#internet
#internetlauncher
#chromebookplus
#chromeos128
#chromeos129
#chromeos130
#chromeos140
#chromeos150
#microsoft
#google
#android
#android15
#lacros
#corei3
#computers
#innovation
#browser
#usbc
#usb4
#8gbram
#10yearsofchromebookupdates
#noplacelikechrome
#googlechrome

Chatgpt response:

"It does seem like ChromeOS is constrained in a way that prevents it from reaching its full potential as a versatile operating system. While Google's emphasis on a lightweight, secure, and user-friendly environment is commendable, it does limit the kind of software that can be run, especially compared to Windows.

Here are some points that highlight your concerns:

1. **Limited Software Installation**: ChromeOS primarily supports web and Android apps, which can feel limiting compared to the vast array of desktop applications available on Windows. Opening up ChromeOS to support more robust software could indeed make it a more compelling option for many users.

2. **Monopoly Issues**: Google’s control over ChromeOS and the built-in Chrome browser does raise questions about monopolistic practices. Allowing more browser choices and making it easier to install alternative software could address these concerns.

3. **Market Share and Innovation**: Google might be intentionally keeping ChromeOS in a niche market to avoid antitrust scrutiny. However, the lack of aggressive market expansion and innovation leaves many potential improvements untapped, frustrating users who see the potential in Chromebooks.

4. **Past Innovation**: Google’s early 2000s era was marked by significant innovations like Gmail and Android. There’s a sense that this spirit of bold, user-driven development has diminished.

For those looking to push the boundaries of their Chromebooks, projects like **Crostini** (Linux on ChromeOS) and **Lacros** (a new Chrome browser architecture) offer some potential. However, they still don’t fully bridge the gap between ChromeOS and a more open operating system like Windows or traditional Linux distributions.

Your frustrations resonate with many who see the potential for Chromebooks to be more than just "wifi typewriters." It would indeed be exciting to see Google rekindle its innovative spirit and bring more flexibility and power to ChromeOS."

#chromeOS
#chromebook
#crostini
#LacrosBrowser
#lacros
#lacrossuccessor
#lacrossequel
#lacros2.0
#windows11
#windows12
#chromeos128
#chromeos129
#chromeos130
#chromeos140
#chromeos150
#microsoft
#comeongoogle
#google
#android
#android15
#lacros
#linux
#chromebooklinux
#corei7
#7yearlaptopwarranty
#laptopwarranty
#laptopliability
#computers
#computerwarranty
#debian
#debianchromebook
#laptopliability
#damageprevention
#7yearlaptopwarranty
#chromebook
#communication
#liabilitysolutions
#pixel8
#pixel9
#googlegemini
#gemini
#innovation
#browser
#multipleprofiles
#chromeprofiles
#chromeOS
#dataseparation
#datasegregation
#usbc
#usb4
#writing
#googledocs
#chromeaccountswitching
#accountswitcher
#accountswitching
#chromebookplus
#chromeos
#8gbram
#corei3
#10yearsofchromebookupdates
#noplacelikechrome
#googlechrome

draft - things i wanna see with google:

-chrome profiles on chromeOS (if lacros is going away)

-ability to choose the android app apk instead of the pwa for twitter (twitter website only allows 5 profiles, android app has no limitation)

-data segregation options for google accounts on chromeOS and android - for example, when logging into a google account, allow us to click a data segregation button where we can tell chromeos to only allow a few specific websites for that profile. and to not login to any other google services or google apps with that google account. want this for android as well as chromeos

-make the gemini advanced login be separate from a google account. or add the ability to "login with microsoft", "login with openID", "login with apple" in addition to traditional google login so that if we have a one person multiple users setup, we can login to gemini advanced without the baggage of the entire google account. this would sort of go back to data segregation options as well.

another app that could benefit from a long to be separate from a google account would be google chat. if we have a one user multiple user profiles setup, it'd be nice to be able to login to google chat across android / chromeos profiles without carrying the baggage of the entire account's data set.

#googleoperatingsystem
#datasegregation
#googleapps
#googleprofiles
#googlechat
#geminiadvanced
#chromebookperks
#pixel9
#tensor4
#multipleusers
#onepersonmultipleusers
#chromeOS
#android
#android15
#android16
#lacros
#chromebook
#chromeos
#chromeos128
#chromeos129
#windows11

dear google please just keep the lacros flag or at least immediately replace it with a "enable chrome profiles" flag.

chrome profiles are too important to get rid of.

#lacros
#chromeprofiles
#chromeOS
#chromeOS128
#chromeOS129
#chromebook
#google
#googlechrome
#chromebookplus
#computer
#computers

xpost - LaCrOs on chromeOS - multiple chrome profiles -

"I have been using the LaCrOs version of Chrome for more than a year, and I was devastated when I read Robby’s post about Google shutting down the LaCrOs experiment in the near future. “Devastated” might seem like a bit of an overstatement, but let me explain.

Don’t take away my profiles!
The most valuable feature of LaCrOs was the ability to create multiple Chrome profiles. To those of you who use a Mac or PC as your primary device, [chrome profiles have always been available.]"

For some reason, chrome profiles were not available on chromeOS until the lacros flag was made available in 2022. this greatly increases the utility of chromebook by allowing users to seamlessly switch between chrome profiles as can be done on windows and mac.

#lacros
#multipleprofiles
#chromeprofiles
#chromeOS
#chromeOS128
#chromeOS129
#dataseparation
#datasegregation
#windows11
#usbc
#usb4
#writing
#googledocs
#chromeaccountswitching
#accountswitcher
#accountswitching
#google

https://chromeunboxed.com/i-found-a-lacros-replacement-to-keep-chrome-account-switching/

#chromebook
#chromebookplus
#chromeos
#8gbram
#corei3
#chromeos127
#chromeos128
#10yearsofchromebookupdates
#google
#noplacelikechrome
#googlechrome
#usbc
#usb4
#android
#android15
#pixel
#pixel8
#pixel9
#chromeos129
#chromeos130

LaCrOs on chromeOS - multiple chrome profiles -

"I have been using the LaCrOs version of Chrome for more than a year, and I was devastated when I read Robby’s post about Google shutting down the LaCrOs experiment in the near future. “Devastated” might seem like a bit of an overstatement, but let me explain.

Don’t take away my profiles!
The most valuable feature of LaCrOs was the ability to create multiple Chrome profiles. To those of you who use a Mac or PC as your primary device, [chrome profiles have always been available.]"

For some reason, chrome profiles were not available on chromeOS until the lacros flag was made available in 2022. this greatly increases the utility of chromebook by allowing users to seamlessly switch between chrome profiles as can be done on windows and mac.

#lacros
#multipleprofiles
#chromeprofiles
#chromeOS
#chromeOS128
#chromeOS129
#dataseparation
#datasegregation
#windows11
#usbc
#usb4
#writing
#googledocs

https://chromeunboxed.com/i-found-a-lacros-replacement-to-keep-chrome-account-switching/

with lacros going away, will we still be able to have chome profiles?

i ask because according to

https://support.google.com/chromeos-beta/thread/284972520/ending-support-for-lacros-experimental-version-of-chrome-browser-for-chromeos?hl=en

"With this change, there will be no impact to Chromebooks users."

But this would be a big impact for users who have grown accustomed to being able to use chrome profiles. so "no impact" is a lie. will chrome profiles be added in chromeOS128 or what...

#chrome
#chromeos127
#chromeos128
#chromeos129
#chromebook
#google
#googlechromebook
#chromeos
#lacros

draft - Favorites New Tab Page extension - how about an option to lock the layout unless we right click and choose edit?

#chrome
#chromebook
#chromebrowser
#favorites
#favoritesnewtabpage
#internet
#bookmarks
#webbrowser
#weblauncher
#chromewebstore
#chromeos
#chromeextension
#chromeextensions
#google
#googlechrome
#noplacelikechrome
#theresnoplacelikechrome
#chromebookplus
#8gbram
#corei3
#chromeos127
#chromeos128
#10yearsofchromebookupdates
#usbc
#usb4
#android
#android15
#pixel
#pixel8
#pixel9
#chromeos129
#chromeos130
#novalauncher
#newtabpage

draft - on chromeos in the play store, the opera browser is a full desktop style browser when you download it from chromeos.

firefox and other browsers should do the same.

give us a full desktop level browser, or at least the option to do so when downloading from a chromebook via the play store

#opera
#operabrowser
#chromebook
#chromebookplus
#chromeos
#8gbram
#corei3
#chromeos127
#playstore
#fullsoftware
#fullsoftwareonplaystore
#alternativebrowsers
#alternativebrowser
#chromeos128
#10yearsofchromebookupdates
#google
#noplacelikechrome
#googlechrome
#usbc
#usb4
#android
#android15
#pixel
#pixel8
#pixel9
#tensorg3
#tensorg4
#chromeos129
#chromeos130

my favorite chromebook meme

https://www.reddit.com/r/chromeos/comments/atrjv2/thank_you_google_very_cool/

#chromebook
#chromebookplus
#chromeos
#8gbram
#corei3
#chromeos127
#chromeos128
#10yearsofchromebookupdates
#google
#noplacelikechrome
#googlechrome
#usbc
#usb4
#android
#android15
#pixel
#pixel8
#pixel9
#chromeos129
#chromeos130
#memes
#chromebookmemes

related - chromebook cat meme cat eating spaghetti chromeos software updates ease of use speed, secure