Chrome OS is a Linux-based operating system designed by Google. It is derived from the open source ChromiumOS and uses the Google Chrome web browser as its main user interface.
The release of the new version of ChromeOS 109 the which presents some quite interesting improvements, of which the improvements in battery saving, with sound devices and more stand out.
For those who are unaware of this OS, they should know that it is based on the Linux kernel, the toolkit ebuild / portage compilation and components open and the web browser Chrome 88.
Chrome OS user environment is limited to a web browser and instead of standard programs, web applications are used; however, Chrome OS includes a full multi-window, desktop, and taskbar interface.
Main new features of Chrome OS 109
OS version 109 Gallery app is getting a custom color picker for annotations, since previously it was limited in the options it had, with only 20 default colors and that is that the color selection dialog has been improved, which offers two tabs: with a predefined palette and an interface to choose from an arbitrary color.
Another change that stands out from the new version is that a setting has been provided to disable the recycle bin in the file manager (when the recycle bin is enabled, files deleted from the My Files section do not disappear without a trace, but are deposited in the recycle bin, from where they can be restored within 30 days).
In addition to this, we can also find in this new version of Chrome OS 109 a improved detection of audio devices. Multiple previously selected sound devices are remembered, eliminating the need to change the device for sound output when reconnecting docks, monitors, hubs, and other external sound devices.
Google says: "This should reduce the need to change your audio input or output device when reconnecting a dock, monitor, hub, etc." In theory, your audio should only work when making these kinds of workspace changes.
On the other hand, many users may have noticed that launching the Google Play Store after a reboot of their Chromebook usually causes the app icon to remain dimmed while ARC and Play Services launch in the background. Now in this new version of the system the app will open with a fully colored icon, allowing you to wait on a loading screen.
When launching an Android app using the ARC (App Runtime for Chrome) layer, if the app or ARC is still loading, an intermediate window is displayed showing the progress of the operation (previously a rotating arrow was displayed on the icon of the panel).
Also in this version of ChromeOS 109 SFTP options are highlightedAs such, many users will not even need to use this utility, but it is mainly focused on developers and system administrators who need secure access to a remote server, this process is simplified directly in the "Terminal Linux" application. ».
Last but not least, the Memory and Power Save modes they are available directly without the need to enable developer flags. With this change now users can quickly toggle between a navigation focus that preserves battery or RAM with just one click using the new icons at the top right of the Chrome window. These make your experience up to 30% faster and more efficient.
Finally if you want to know more about it about this new version of the system, you can check the details by going to to the following link.
Download Chrome OS
The new build now available for most Chromebooks current, as well as external developers have trained versions for common computers with x86, x86_64 and ARM processors.
Last but not least, if you are a Raspberry user, you should know that you can also install Chrome OS on your device, only that the version you can find is not the most current, and there is still the problem with video acceleration due to hardware.