Chrome OS 87 arrives with some nice upgrades & Google Cloud Print is going away

The Chrome Cast

This week on The Chrome Cast, we spend much of our time talking through a ton of the new features on board in Chrome OS 87. From new wallpapers to Bluetooth battery reporting to ALT+TAB keyboard navigation, there’s quite a bit in this update to digest.

From there we move on to talking about some of the features that are nested behind feature flags in Chrome OS 87 like holding space, the new global media controls and more. Finally, we wrap things up by talking a bit about printers, the death of Google Cloud Print, and how Chromebooks are actually quite adept at printing these days.

NOTABLE LINKS

• Chrome OS 87 adds two very useful upgrades to the Files app
• Grab this 1TB “Works with Chromebook” portable SSD and save $90
• Migrate from Google Cloud Print with these 12 Alternatives
• How to print from your personal Chromebook without Google Cloud Print
• Chrome OS 87 is here with Tab Search, BT battery level and more
• How to enable wireless printing for your students or employees and survive the death of Google Cloud Print

SHOW NOTES

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