Chromebooks Update [January 2014]

Notable new features include:

• Supervised users available to all
• Tab indicators for sound, webcam and casting
• Automatically Blocking Malware

Full release notes below...

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Supervised Users now available

A supervised user is a special type of chrome user that can browse the internet with guidance. This is not the same as adding a nother user to the operating system. A supervised users web history is available for review in the supervised users dashboard (https://www.chrome.com/manage).

Supervised user managers can:

• see a user's history
• block specific sites
• whitelist (approve) sites

Best used on devices that have a primary user that may be borrowing the device regularly. Like a parent allowing their children to use the device.

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Tab indicators for sound, webcam and casting

Playing Music

Using Webcam

Icons in the Chrome browser tab now indicate if you are playing music or using your webcam.
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Automatically Blocking Malware

Chrome now automatically blocks malware, an updated from a past release that notified you of sites with malicious software. A message in the tray at the bottom of your screen will alert you that Chrome has protected you and you can click, "Dismiss".
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