Google updated its Linux-based Chrome OS operating system for Chromebooks to version 66.0.3359.137, a major release that introduces KPTI (Kernel page-table isolation) mitigation patches against the Meltdown security vulnerability for Intel-powered Chromebooks running on Linux kernel 3.8. Prominent new features of the Chrome OS 66 release include Picture-in-Picture magnification, video recording support in the Camera app, the ability to zoom up to 20x with the built-in Chrome OS magnifier, better configuration for external displays, as well as a brand new Chrome OS keyboard shortcut helper.
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