ChromeOS 120 Stable released. Added Virtual Office button and Self-Share feature HelenTech

Starting yesterday, Google announced ChromeOS 120, the latest version of ChromeOS Stable.

This release, a major update to ChromeOS 119, also includes several feature improvements. This feature improvement was already available in ChromeOS 120 Beta by enabling the flag, but GooglePost to the communityThere are two major improvements.

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Virtual office button

The first is a visual change: ChromeOS 120 now displays a new shelf button on the Chromebook shelf (taskbar) that allows you to switch between virtual desks with the push of a button.

With this button, you can easily rename, swap, create, and reorder desks. You can also access previously saved desks.

I think this is a useful feature for users who are not proficient with keyboard operations, third-party keyboards that cannot use overview mode, or users who use keyboards that are not compatible with ChromeOS.

Near self sharing

Second, Nearby Share allows Android or ChromeOS devices that are signed in to the same Google account to automatically accept transfers when sharing nearby devices, even if the other device's screen is off.

It is difficult to operate every time, so it will be more convenient to participate if you can participate yourself. However, it may be due to my Google Workspace account, but it didn't work when I tried it.

The above is the advertising content, but we have also confirmed the following changes.

Application details[設定]add to

Although this wasn't mentioned in Google's introduction, the Chromebook is[設定] > [アプリ] > [アプリの管理] When you select an app from, a new “App Details” has been added at the bottom of the list.

Here you will be able to see if the selected app is an Android app, Chrome app, or Web app and how to install it. You can also check the app size, storage capacity, and version.

Touchpad and mouse settings

Previously, the touchpad and mouse were on the same settings screen, but now they are on separate settings pages. Also, the touchpad[タッチパッドとキーボードを使用して右クリックする]This item has been added, allowing you to adjust key combinations according to your needs.

Keyboard customization settings

In addition, a new setting called “Customize Keyboard Keys” has been added, allowing you to change the behavior of the launcher, the individual Alt, Ctrl, and Capslock keys, and keyboard shortcuts for deletion and cursor movement.

By the way, you can configure not only the device's built-in keyboard individually but also externally connected keyboards, which I think is very convenient if you are using a keyboard that is not compatible with ChromeOS (third image above).

These are the changes that have been confirmed for now, and there will likely be many other minor changes as well. I don't think there are any noticeable bugs yet, but Google has been having a lot of issues lately after a major update, so if the device is intended for business use, you may want to wait and see.

The ChromeOS 120 update has already begun rolling out, but will be rolled out gradually over the next few days, depending on the device.