Google enables Chrome OS AI features for education users by default

A sweeping new change defaults Chrome's AI features on for education users. See the full list of settings and check your values.

Last updated November 13, 2024

Chrome OS 130 rolls out with picture-in-picture hiding, voice recording, and content summarization

See the changes that truly matter, and our guide for admins on all of the latest policies.

Last updated October 31, 2024

FCC program funds ~$40/student for cybersecurity expenses (apply by November 1)

Upgrade your Chromebook security with brand new federal funding from the FCC Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program

Last updated October 16, 2024

Chrome OS 129 now available

See the changes that truly matter, and our guide for admins on all of the latest policies.

Last updated October 8, 2024

Chrome OS 128 rolls out with AI-based history search

See the changes that truly matter, and our guide for admins on all of the latest policies.

Last updated September 5, 2024

Chrome OS 127 rolls out with Classroom Glanceables and HTTPS-First mode

See the changes that truly matter, and our guide for admins on all of the latest policies.

Last updated August 6, 2024

PSA: Chrome starts blocking Manifest V2 (MV2) extensions with version 127

How IT admins can extend support for MV2 extensions alongside Manifest V3 (MV3) before Chrome 127 starts rolling out in August 2024

Last updated July 15, 2024

Enabling extended updates for Chrome OS to get the full 10 years of support before auto-update expiration (AUE)

For school IT adminstrators, enabling extended updates comes with plenty of benefit and little downside.

Last updated July 15, 2024

Chrome OS 126 rolls out with powerful remote desktop and Chrome OS extended updates

See the changes that truly matter, and our guide for admins on all of the latest policies.

Last updated June 25, 2024

3 tips for making the most of ISTE 2024 as a K12 technology professional

Finding the needles in the haystack of ed tech

Last updated June 19, 2024

Comparing Chromebook settings across OUs to find and fix policy gaps

The easy way to audit Chromebook user settings, device settings, and managed guest session settings, and ensure policy consistency across OUs

Last updated June 12, 2024

Chrome OS version 125 rolls out with always-on VPN + SAML and zero-touch enrollment updates

See the changes that truly matter, and our guide for admins on all of the latest policies.

Last updated May 29, 2024

13 essential Chrome OS user settings every school admin should set

Double-check that you're covered on the basics with a quick automated settings audit

Last updated May 9, 2024

Chrome OS version 124 now available

See the changes that truly matter, and our guide for admins on all of the latest policies.

Last updated April 29, 2024

Ultimate guide to managing Chrome on Windows for school IT admins

GPO, Chrome Browser Cloud Management (CBCM), Google Credential Provider for Windows (GCPW), and Workspace for Education all explained and unpacked, with simple recommendations to make your Windows devices safer and easier to use.

Last updated April 11, 2024

Can you disable multiple virtual desktops on Chrome OS as an administrator?

The short answer is no, there's no policy for that.

Last updated April 4, 2024

Chrome OS version 123 now available

See the changes that truly matter, and our guide for admins on all of the latest policies.

Last updated April 2, 2024

The 8 modes of Chrome OS — which to block, which to use in schools

Unpacking the differences between — and sharing our recommendations on — affiliated users, unaffiliated users, guest mode, managed guest sessions, auto-launched managed guest sessions, kiosk apps, auto-launched kiosk mode, Device Off Hours, and more

Last updated March 27, 2024

AI comes to Chrome OS — what school administrators need to know

Now that Google built AI into Chrome OS itself, it's not enough to monitor and restrict 3rd party apps. We'll guide you through the new features and how you can keep students safe.

Last updated February 28, 2024

Chrome OS version 122 now available

See the changes that truly matter, and our guide for admins on all of the latest policies.

Last updated February 28, 2024

Three easy ways to disable multiple Chromebooks at a time

Whether you're taking in Chromebooks for repair or need to block lost or stolen devices, we've got you covered with these tips.

Last updated February 20, 2024