I get asked quite often what things I use on my Chromebook. The truth is, I leverage Android and Linux very little as I am a bit of a web purist. If I can accomplish a task via some sort of web service, that is where I am headed. When I started my Chromebook journey in 2011, this wasn't an easy … [Read more...] about 3 web apps I use every single day on my Chromebook [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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This change brings Google’s Android Messages RCS Chat one step closer to iMessage
Here in the United States, there's no escaping the fact that iMessage is the most dominant messaging platform among smartphone users. While this is most definitely not the case everywhere else on the planet, Americans love their iPhones and the built-in utility of Apple's messaging service is … [Read more...] about This change brings Google’s Android Messages RCS Chat one step closer to iMessage
Can I install the Brave Browser on my Chromebook?
If you're using a Chromebook, chances are high that you're perfectly comfortable using the Chrome browser as your default portal to the internet. However, as the Chrome OS ecosystem continues to expand, more and more users are moving to the platform and some of them may want other options. Because … [Read more...] about Can I install the Brave Browser on my Chromebook?
Google Maps celebrates 15th birthday with an updated icon and some new features
It's hard to imagine a world without Google Maps. Just the other day I was talking to a friend about how we would get directions when we were younger. We would either print out directions from MapQuest or we would scribble down some directions from a relative who would try to recall all the turns … [Read more...] about Google Maps celebrates 15th birthday with an updated icon and some new features
TESTED: NVidia GeForce NOW runs like a dream on cheap and expensive hardware alike [VIDEO]
When GeForce NOW came out of beta just over a week ago, I initially had my reservations about how well the service would actually perform. Being a big fan of Stadia and the way it works, I expected NVIDIA's service to perhaps work well on certain devices and fall flat on others. I realized almost … [Read more...] about TESTED: NVidia GeForce NOW runs like a dream on cheap and expensive hardware alike [VIDEO]
Dashlane Password Manager has extension temporarily removed from Chrome Web Store
Another day, another password manager suffers an unfortunate hiccup in Google's Chrome Web Store. On the heels of LastPass accidentally deleting their own Chrome extension, the popular password manager Dashlane had their extension removed from the Web Store. First reported by Techdows, Dashlane's … [Read more...] about Dashlane Password Manager has extension temporarily removed from Chrome Web Store
Google sets a roadmap for blocking insecure downloads in Chrome
The latest update to the Chrome browser took another step forward towards creating a more secure web experience for users by forcing audio and video to use HTTPS connections or else be blocked. In ongoing efforts to protect users from unsafe downloads, Google's developers have now laid the … [Read more...] about Google sets a roadmap for blocking insecure downloads in Chrome
Google Duo gets down to business with picture-in-picture coming to the web
When Google first debuted its now-defunct messaging app Allo on the heels of Duo video messaging, I honestly thought that the latter would be the one to find itself on the chopping block. I don't use video calling much and I really didn't see a lot of merits that would support Duo being a success. … [Read more...] about Google Duo gets down to business with picture-in-picture coming to the web
Google Photos sharing feature has drastically improved
Every now and then, there is an update that fundamentally changes the way you use an app or piece of software without taking away from its core functionality. Google Photos has always been an app that we recommend everyone use on their devices to store and organize photos and it does that core … [Read more...] about Google Photos sharing feature has drastically improved
YouTube Music migration for Google Play Music users could be coming soon
According to a report from 9to5 Google, the time for the eventual transition from Google Play Music to YouTube Music could finally be near. 9to5 has two sources inside Google who are talking not only about the promised migration tools, but also about a mid 2020 timeline that includes not only a … [Read more...] about YouTube Music migration for Google Play Music users could be coming soon
Chrome 80 arrives for Android and desktop: Check out what’s new
Version 80 of the Chrome browser for Android and desktop has officially arrived. With it comes a truckload of security patches and updates as well as a new feature that will make website notifications a little less annoying. Users of Chrome for Android, Windows, Linux and macOS should see the update … [Read more...] about Chrome 80 arrives for Android and desktop: Check out what’s new
Upcoming NVIDIA GeForce Now Chromebook support could be trouble for Stadia
Sure, it's been a heavy dose of game streaming news today, but NVIDIA's announcement yesterday was quite significant and important for cloud-based game streaming. While not a perfect solution or perfect execution, GeForce NOW offers some unique advantages over Google's Stadia and possibly over … [Read more...] about Upcoming NVIDIA GeForce Now Chromebook support could be trouble for Stadia
