We get asked a lot about editing video on Chromebooks. Can it be done? What's the best tool? What are the limitations? Should I even bother? And up until recently, I met most of those questions with negative answers, basically instructing people to find another tool that better suits them if … [Read more...] about How to edit video like a pro with CapCut Online [VIDEO]
Apps
There are multiple different channels that apps find themselves making their way onto your Chrome OS device. At one time it was via the Chrome Web Store. In that store, you can find dedicated Chrome OS apps alongside Extensions that expand the usability of Chrome. Now that Android has come on the scene, this section of the site will expand incredibly.
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Google Chat rolls out its new logo and ‘Home’ tab, making it easier to find everything but the app
As with all Google updates, they take about six months to a year to materialize after being announced. The same can be said of Google Chat's new four-colored Workspace-oriented logo and revamped homepage. Luckily, today is the day I can officially announce they're going live. Let's take a look at … [Read more...] about Google Chat rolls out its new logo and ‘Home’ tab, making it easier to find everything but the app
Chrome is working to let you easily reinstall all of your web apps on a new device upon setup
Ever found yourself switching to a new phone and missing all those web apps you had installed since they were more convenient or readily available than apps? Google apparently knows the struggle and seems to be cooking up a solution that could make transitioning your web applications or 'PWA's to a … [Read more...] about Chrome is working to let you easily reinstall all of your web apps on a new device upon setup
15 more things you probably didn’t know about Google Photos
Yesterday, I covered 10 things you probably didn't know about Google Photos. Because I got a bit carried away, it was originally supposed to be 35+ things, so I decided to break it into a separate article here today. Now, I'm going to share 15 more things you probably weren't aware that Google … [Read more...] about 15 more things you probably didn’t know about Google Photos
I found a great alternative to Google Cursive for taking handwritten notes on your Chromebook
Contents I've both been infatuated with and extremely frustrated with Google Cursive, the tech giant's web-based, Chromebook-only handwriting web app. When it's good, it's great, but when its flaws show, it makes me question digital bullet journaling and notetaking at its core. Instead, I want to … [Read more...] about I found a great alternative to Google Cursive for taking handwritten notes on your Chromebook
Why Google Messages account-based pairing is a big deal
Contents As Google Messages passes the billion downloads mark, it looks like Google is keeping their foot on the gas. The slightly-aggravating, always inconvenient QR code scanning requirement for use on multiple devices has always kept Google Messages from being the service it has the potential … [Read more...] about Why Google Messages account-based pairing is a big deal
Tired of telling your Chromebook to restore your apps on startup? Here’s how to do it automatically
Contents I know I'm not the only one who feels a slight annoyance every time my Chromebook asks me if I want to restore apps and my browsing session after a restart or a crash. I know that I'm a tinkerer, and you may experience this less often, but the fact that Google even offers this is … [Read more...] about Tired of telling your Chromebook to restore your apps on startup? Here’s how to do it automatically
5 difference between Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Web on your Chromebook
Contents The most popular and widely used image editing software in the world - Adobe Photoshop - is now available on Chromebooks through a dedicated web application, and I've previously shown you how to access and use it. I've also gone and ditched my previous image editing tool Pixlr for … [Read more...] about 5 difference between Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Web on your Chromebook
[Updated] How to write a novel using your Chromebook for National Novel Writing Month
Contents Update: October 27, 2023 at 11:15 AM - With National Novel Writing Month just around the corner for the new year, I've gone ahead and added some new resources to this massive and ever-growing list! I hope you enjoy. Be sure to drop a comment with your favorite tools and resources that I … [Read more...] about [Updated] How to write a novel using your Chromebook for National Novel Writing Month
Google Photos upcoming ‘Photos stacks’ feature to lump similar shots together, helping you declutter
Contents Spotted by AssembleDebug on X/Twitter, Google apparently has a new feature termed "Photo Stack" in the works, and it could be the key to decluttering the massive collection of Google Photos you've accumulated over the years. At the very least, you could sift through them easier or assist … [Read more...] about Google Photos upcoming ‘Photos stacks’ feature to lump similar shots together, helping you declutter
Google Keep is retroactively adding text formatting to your old notes
Contents Google Keep hasn't gotten many updates since it launched almost a decade ago. When the updates do roll in, they're usually not seemingly that significant, yet they do impact the core user experience quite a bit. However, there is one feature note takers have been clamoring for, and it's … [Read more...] about Google Keep is retroactively adding text formatting to your old notes
Google Photos will let you create AI-drive “reels” from your memories with just a few taps
Contents In an update post on X today, Google Photos announced a new way to create videos, and yes, you guessed it, it's driven by artificial intelligence. The company says it's focused on letting you automate video highlight creation with ease and personalization and just a few taps. This means … [Read more...] about Google Photos will let you create AI-drive “reels” from your memories with just a few taps
