ChromeOS offers better multitasking performance and WiFi traffic prioritization

Latest version of ChromeOS (M124) With a few nice upgrades, with faster split-screen setup and a new web traffic priority feature. The update also brings other updates such as an updated Settings UI and updated gesture controls.

Judging by the screenshots Previously published 9to5Google, the new quick split screen setup feature will be familiar to Windows users. After you pin an app to one side of the screen, previews of other apps will appear on the other side. Select an app and it will be pinned there for you. Before this update, you had to switch to another app and repeat the installation process as well, which should remove some of the friction.

9to5Google He writes that options for this feature can be found below Settings > System Settings > Windows and Office.

Google has added Wi-Fi Quality of Service (QoS) to ChromeOS. The concept is very similar to a router’s QoS feature, and it prioritizes things like video calls and online gaming on your Chromebook when your Wi-Fi network is congested. If it works well, it can lead to higher quality video calls, less buffering during streaming and smoother online gaming.

In the “things no one asked about” category, ChromeOS Now supports carrier lock – So that wireless carriers can sell you a Chromebook that you can only use with their service In theory, when you pay off the laptop or the contract ends, it will be unlocked by your carrier and I’m sure it will always work smoothly.

Finally, this update brings a redesigned ChromeOS Settings app that integrates with Google’s Material Design and organization like the smartphone settings menu. accordingly Chrome is open. The outlet notes that there’s a new two-finger trackpad gesture for clearing notifications, and that ChromeOS now supports enabling digital pan, tilt and zoom features on Chromebook webcams, not super-resolution zoom.

As with most of its updates, Google isn’t rolling out all ChromeOS builds at once, but says the M124 will be available on compatible Chromebooks “in the coming days.” To check for updates, see the “Update Available” notification or go to Settings > About ChromeOS > Check for updates.