Do you remember “iGoogle”? I certainly do! Google’s cluttered but useful homepage full of widgets (known as “gadgets”) was a personal dashboard for information that would benefit the user throughout the day which spawned many other tools similar to it like Netvibes. Sadly, the company shut down iGoogle back in 2013, and after a nine-year-long […]
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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.
Google wants to make Gmail notifications less redundant
If you find that getting the same Gmail notification on your Chromebook and mobile device at the same time is an annoyance, you’ll be happy to know that may be changing soon. 9to5Google discovered what seems to be a test roll-out of a feature that pauses notifications on your phone when it detects that you […]
Continue ReadingOpinion: Android apps on Windows 11 offer little to no value for most people, stick to web apps
Microsoft announced yesterday that its public preview of the Amazon Appstore apps on Windows 11 would now be available to anyone running its latest operating system version (Here’s how to enable it). The company states that it’s adding this to enable more users to work and play their own way. After receiving the update on […]
Continue Reading[Updated] Grab the latest Chromebook wallpapers for your device
Want the latest Chrome OS wallpapers for your device? Google continues to supply users with an abundance of creative, beautiful, and interesting pieces, and while these do become available right through the built-in Personalization app which can be found by right-clicking the “desktop” and choosing “Personalize”, or “Set Wallpaper”, we’re going to make an effort […]
Continue ReadingShield TV update fixes Plex, storage permission issues, content playback stuttering, more
Last month, Nvidia Shield TV devices received an update (v9.0) to Android 11, and with it, any app that required storage permissions was broken because with Android 11, you have to enable these per use and per app. I find it interesting that no one saw this coming, and as a result, many smart home […]
Continue ReadingIs the future of computing in the palm of your hand?
For years, we have pondered the possibility of Chrome OS running on a phone. Our idea was that the phone would run the containerized version of Android much as a Chromebook does but when you were using it as a phone, Android would be front and center. Then, when you docked your “Chrome Phone” to […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Docs adds new Smart Canvas features including Summaries and Pageless formatting
Google’s “Smart Canvas” update for Docs, Sheets, and Slides provided a much-needed boost to collaborative flexibility and tools in the company’s ecosystem last year, and it’s still reimagining what it looks like to work together with others in a more efficient, interconnected, and rich way to this day. Building off of that announcement, Google has […]
Continue ReadingGoogle TV’s Library tab is busted for some, showing ‘Unable to load library’ error
Google TV’s ‘Library’ tab has been acting up quite a bit for a handful of people. In fact, it’s gone so far as to break entirely for some. Now, several users over on Reddit and the Google Support forums are reporting that the following “Unable to load library” error is all they can call up while […]
Continue ReadingGmail’s redesign is rolling out now for regular Google Account users and here’s how to use it
Just a few weeks ago, Google revealed a massive, visual overhaul for Gmail complete with Material You theming. At the time, it was only announced for Workspace accounts, but now, the Google Workspace Updates blog post that initially announced it has been updated to reveal that the design is now rolling out to personal, free […]
Continue ReadingPriceRunner is suing Google Shopping for $2.4 billion over anti-trust practices
A price comparison platform called “PriceRunner” that’s based out of Sweden is looking to sue Google, and more specifically, Google Shopping for anti-trust practices. Is anyone surprised? Basically, after the EU slapped Google with an antitrust lawsuit for Shopping, PriceRunner is following up with a lawsuit for damages of about €2.1 billion, or $2.4 billion […]
Continue ReadingCurrents, the last remnant of Google+, is shutting down, users being moved over to Spaces
I get a lot of people tell me that I’m a fanboy for loving Google+, but it truly was a next-generation social network…erm, I mean “social spine”. It featured innovative ideas like Circles before Facebook ripped the idea off and buried it, and was much more thoughtful about how it implemented features in a more […]
Continue ReadingGoogle finally adds the Pixel 6 family to the Android Beta Program
One of the beautiful things about owning a Google-made smartphone is the fact that you generally get features first and have early access to pre-release software. One such vessel for such software is the Android Beta Program. To try it out, you simply need an eligible Android Phone connected to your Google account. What’s it […]
Continue Reading5 reasons why everyone should use a VPN
Was increasing your cybersecurity among your New Year’s resolutions? It doesn’t sound too sexy, but neither does falling victim to a cyber attack. Think you’re immune? I did too. That was, until the week of Christmas when I received an email welcoming me to my new Wells Fargo checking account. Problem is, I didn’t open […]
Continue Reading[Correction] Google Calendar simplifies managing tasks you never got around to
Correction: We stated that Google Tasks would move with you to a new day if not marked off as complete, but this feature only works with Reminders. The original article has been left intact, but we’re noting the correction here for accuracy. Thanks, Edward Darrah! I use Google Tasks a ton in Calendar, but that […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Duo surpasses an impressive milestone with 5 billion Google Play Store installs
Google Duo – Google’s “Facetime” alternative for Android and Chrome OS users – just passed an incredible milestone on the Google Play Store. Now sitting at 5 billion user installs, it’s likely something that needs no introduction. In fact, over the past year or two, I’ve seen many of my friends, family, and colleagues joining […]
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