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MDS vulnerabilities force Google to reduce Chrome OS performance

According to web application penetration testing specialists, Google announced the launch of a Chrome OS update that includes a series of fixes for the MDS vulnerabilities that, if exploited, could allow a malicious hacker access privileged parts of the memory. The bad news for Chrome users is that Hyper-Threading technology will be disabled by default. […]

Now You Can Officially Run Linux Apps On Chrome OS

Cheaper Chromebooks have been giving a tough competition to Microsoft and Apple’s offerings in the classrooms. It looks like Google is now aiming at the developer segment, some of whom have already been using different workarounds to run Linux applications on them. Chrome OS has now been able to shed its title of a glorified […]

Soon You’ll Be Able To Run Linux Apps In VM On Chrome OS

Most of you would be knowing that Chrome OS shares an intimate relationship with Linux. This “bare-bones Linux-based operating system” is based on Gentoo Linux. However, you can’t run Linux applications on it, which is a deal breaker for many enthusiasts. If you’re really willing to run Linux apps on Chrome OS, you can do […]

Google merging Chrome OS and Android? Not so fast

The two platforms drive different devices. But would combining them really be a bad thing? On Thursday, the The Wall Street Journal published a report claiming that Google is in the process of merging its two operating systems: Chrome OS and Android. GOOGLE MERGING CHROME OS AND ANDROID? NOT SO FAST According to the Journal’s […]