It's about time! I know, I say that a lot, don't I? I'm still a bit confused as to why Google implements essential features well after the release of a product. Believe it or not, you can finally delete Google Chat Rooms Space - hooray! Ever since their launch, the new "Chat" has had these "Rooms" … [Read more...] about Six months after Google Chat Rooms become “Spaces”, you can finally delete them
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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250 is company, 500 is a crowd: Google Meet doubles call participant limit
For Workspace users who have a Business Plus, Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus, or Education Plus license, Google is now rolling out the ability to invite up to 500 concurrent call participants to a Google Meet session. Allowing five hundred people to join is enough to host a virtual concert (or … [Read more...] about 250 is company, 500 is a crowd: Google Meet doubles call participant limit
With LaCrOS inbound, Chrome OS separates system Flags from browser as standalone app
Chrome Flags can be a great way to manipulate your Chrome OS device and empower it to do more than it would out of the box. These toggles enable features that aren't yet released to the public, and that Google is building out and testing in real-time. Hiding them behind a "flag" allows them to do so … [Read more...] about With LaCrOS inbound, Chrome OS separates system Flags from browser as standalone app
Hallmark and Youtube TV team up to add more feel-good Christmas movies at no extra cost
As a part of Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries' Miracles of Christmas events, Crown Media has launched three new channels at no additional cost on Youtube TV so that you and your family can enjoy feel-good Christmas content this holiday season! Hallmark … [Read more...] about Hallmark and Youtube TV team up to add more feel-good Christmas movies at no extra cost
To this day, Google still doesn’t have a way to handle duplicate events on shared calendars
Over the years, I've attempted several means of managing my work-life balance, creative personas, and even collaborative family efforts. Ultimately, Google Calendar has proven to be the best way to do so, but even it has flaws. For example, the only way to view all of my Calendars in one place on my … [Read more...] about To this day, Google still doesn’t have a way to handle duplicate events on shared calendars
Don’t drop the ball: Get up to $45 in rewards during Google Pay’s new Football Challenge
During the Superbowl, Google ran a promotion where you could get up to an extra $55 for referring friends. Then, it had a Spring Challenge where you could earn up to $30 in rewards for collecting and sharing stickers of Spring animals. Now, it's kicking off a new 'Football Challenge' where you can … [Read more...] about Don’t drop the ball: Get up to $45 in rewards during Google Pay’s new Football Challenge
Youtube is partnering with creators to get you excited about shopping this holiday season
Sundar Pichai - Google and Alphabet's CEO - has been very vocal about the company's efforts to inject Google Shopping into practically everything it can. The opportunity to use your New Tab Page, and even Youtube as a space to help users understand the benefits of products has just been too good a … [Read more...] about Youtube is partnering with creators to get you excited about shopping this holiday season
Google makes it easier to add citations to your school paper thanks to the power of Search
Citations are an important aspect of any school paper, whether it's in college or otherwise. Expository, persuasive, research, or even informal essays all need to properly credit the sources from which they draw information, and Google Docs hasn't always been the strongest at providing tools to help … [Read more...] about Google makes it easier to add citations to your school paper thanks to the power of Search
Google Drive’s spam blocking measures are being extended to Docs, Sheets, and Slides
Have you ever received a weird email letting you know that someone has invited you to a Google Calendar meeting or that they've added a comment to your document in Google Docs? What about an email indicating that someone wishes to share a file with you in Drive? My guess is that many of you reading … [Read more...] about Google Drive’s spam blocking measures are being extended to Docs, Sheets, and Slides
Youtube does the world a service and hides public downvotes across the platform
The second-largest search engine in the world, Google's video streaming platform has long been a dumping ground for hate and vitriol. Just go and look at the comments section of any Youtube video and you'll know what mean. Hell, you probably already do. While the platform has done much to resolve … [Read more...] about Youtube does the world a service and hides public downvotes across the platform
Google TV will notify you when shows and movies from your Watchlist become free
Google Play Movies and TV swapped its branding over to Google TV not long ago, and with it, a whole host of improvements have been made to the service. With your living room becoming the company's top priority, Google's TV push has been renewed. Features like a built-in remote in the app, and even … [Read more...] about Google TV will notify you when shows and movies from your Watchlist become free
VIZOR: Next-level Chromebook management for the K-12 classroom
Chromebook adoption has skyrocketed over the past 18 months. According to a recent report from Canalys show that, despite slowed sales, Chromebooks enjoyed a 75% YoY growth from Q2 of 2020 to Q2 of 2021. While much of that growth is a direct result of the work-from-home and hybrid employee … [Read more...] about VIZOR: Next-level Chromebook management for the K-12 classroom
