Quote:Google has started rolling out ChromeOS 143, and for most regular users, the update passes without any visible changes. Like several recent releases, this version focuses almost entirely on enterprise and education environments rather than consumer-facing features.



The most significant changes are aimed at IT administrators. ChromeOS 143 improves management of USB-connected printers, an area that previously lagged behind network printer support. Admins can now control locally attached printers using vendor and product IDs, making it easier to restrict which peripherals are allowed in managed environments.

Google has also added more granular print controls. Administrators can predefine or restrict settings such as paper size, color mode, duplex printing, and DPI on a per-printer basis. These controls are designed for organizations where consistent print output is required, such as healthcare, logistics, or education.

On the application side, Google Vids is now pre-installed for managed work and school accounts. The AI-assisted video creation app appears automatically in the ChromeOS launcher for those users. For personal Chromebook owners, this change has no practical impact.

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