ChromeOS might introduce customizable keyboard shortcuts

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It looks like Google is testing a way for Chromebook users to set custom keyboard shortcuts. About Chromebooks' Kevin Tofel found a currently non-functional keyboard shortcut editor in the ChromeOS 111 beta that is accessible by enabling flags with names like "enable-shortcut-customization-app" and "improved-keyboard-shortcuts."

The screen looks like it's accessible through the Settings app. And it shows a list of shortcuts you can use across the operating system and the default keybindings for them. This experimental version allows you to add alternative shortcuts. But it doesn't seem to work for now. Another hint that this option is coming is that you can reset the defaults for a specific shortcut or all shortcuts. There have been hints about this feature before but it looks like this beta version is the best iteration. Hopefully, it rolls out widely soon.

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HP introduces Fortis G10, first 14" rugged Chromebook with 4G LTE

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HP recently launched a new line of laptops built for blended learning environments. One of the new machines is what the company says is the first 14-inch rugged Chromebook for education that comes with 4G LTE.  

The HP Fortis G10 Chromebook is purpose-built for cloud-native learning. It runs on Intel Celeron or Intel Pentium processors and has a 180-degree lay-flat hinge. And for online, collaborative learning, there's an 88-degree wide-viewing angle HD camera and dual mics. For privacy purposes, the Fortis G10 Chromebook also has a Privacy Camera. And its Chrome Education Upgrade makes it easy to manage and deploy these machines. It has up to 128GB of storage and up to 8GB of RAM. Display options go up to 1080p resolution for the 14-inch display.

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Google wants to improve the video calling performance of Meet and Zoom on Chromebooks

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Schooling in the age of a pandemic requires a lot of video calls. That's why Google wants to improve its Meet app and Zoom to perform better on Chromebooks. The company wants devices to handle video conferences throughout the day while running other apps and software. 

It said they "improved how Meet videos are streamed" on Chrome OS" without causing any performance issues with other apps. The company also will allow users to use more advanced features like grid views while making sure "audio and video data don't require unnecessary processing." 

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Dell Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise comes to Canada, starting price at $2,547

Remote work is becoming an essential part of living in 2020. And you'll need a machine that can keep up with you. Dell is hoping the new Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise can help you achieve your work goals. With a starting price of $2,547.18, the Latitude 7410 is a 14-inch premium business laptop/2-in-1 with "innovative" security features, allowing companies to quickly secure, deploy, and manage these devices no matter where their employees are working. 

It features Dell's first-ever 4K panel with Low Blue Light tech on a Chromebook Enterprise, promising better readability and eye comfort. And with narrow four-sided borders, there's more screen real estate to work with. Dell pairs this with acoustic noise reduction features for better audio on video calls.

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