To date, any time someone requests access to view or edit a document, make comments, and so on, users receive an email, a Google Chat ping, and even several of these on their phones. You can approve or reject these requests everywhere aside from the place it makes the most sense to do so - the … [Read more...] about More Workspace users can now manage Google Docs Approvals all in one place
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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Youtube wants to take on Twitch with gifted memberships and stream raids
Youtube has attempted to steal the massive Twitch audience for years now. It's not that it needs those viewers - Google has the first and second largest platforms in the world right now, but Twitch has a different type of audience. Gamers, game developers, livestreamers in these spaces, and more all … [Read more...] about Youtube wants to take on Twitch with gifted memberships and stream raids
As ironic as it sounds, I hate that my Shopping List is stuck in Google Shopping
I've got 99 problems, and unfortunately, my shopping list is one. Ever since Google moved grocery shopping lists out of Google Keep and into Shopping as a service last April, I along with many others have been continually frustrated with that decision. The new location for them isn't bad, per se. It … [Read more...] about As ironic as it sounds, I hate that my Shopping List is stuck in Google Shopping
Drive for desktop users, learn from my mistake and check this setting to save your storage
Since July when Google added its photo storage and sharing service to Drive for Desktop via the new File Stream application, I've been using it mostly as-is. Aside from attaching multiple accounts to it for easy access to all of my files across personas within one Windows 11 login - a feature that … [Read more...] about Drive for desktop users, learn from my mistake and check this setting to save your storage
Videos shared through Google Messages may soon be directly managed by Google Photos
During its latest APK Teardown of the Google Messages app for Android, 9to5Google encountered something interesting. A segment of the code states "Share sharper clarity video in text (SMS/MMS)". They were even able to get the setting to appear in their app, and as you can see below, heading off that … [Read more...] about Videos shared through Google Messages may soon be directly managed by Google Photos
Google ‘My Business’ is changing to ‘Business Profile’, losing app in favor of web integration
Back when Google Business was tied to Google+ as Business pages, they were easy to manage, but they weren't perfect. There was confusion around when you were replying to people as yourself or your business since they were intrinsically tied to your Google Account. Once the company's social spine … [Read more...] about Google ‘My Business’ is changing to ‘Business Profile’, losing app in favor of web integration
Managing Linux containers is about to get a lot easier on Chrome OS
Earlier this year, after roughly three years, Google finally lifted the "Beta" label from the Crostini project that brought a Linux development environment to Chromebooks. While many may feel that the Linux side of Chrome OS is only for technical users, developers, and tinkerers such as myself, the … [Read more...] about Managing Linux containers is about to get a lot easier on Chrome OS
Tab Maker by Google lets you create your own New Tab Page design as an extension
New tab page designs are nothing new - they've been around for a long time. Before developers could even create their own, Google had several designs available for users to spice up the design of the first thing they see when they get started in Chrome each morning. Recently, the company also … [Read more...] about Tab Maker by Google lets you create your own New Tab Page design as an extension
Refine results in Drive using Google’s new “search chip” filters that are now in beta
Following its update to Gmail back in September, Google is now adding the same search "chips" or filters to Drive to make it easier to refine your search query for files. For now, it's launching in beta, but it's available across the board for all Google Workspace accounts, as well as those with G … [Read more...] about Refine results in Drive using Google’s new “search chip” filters that are now in beta
How to autorun Chrome web apps when you log into your Windows, Mac, or Linux desktop
Chrome for Windows, Mac, and Linux now allows for users to autorun web apps on login as of Chrome 91. This is great for quickly accessing Gmail, Google Chat, and other such services that are used constantly and as soon as users boot into their machines. With that being said, a manual user … [Read more...] about How to autorun Chrome web apps when you log into your Windows, Mac, or Linux desktop
Some Google One users are being offered a free 2nd gen Nest Hub if they upgrade to 2TB
Some Google One subscribers are receiving an email promotion that invites them to upgrade their storage quota in order to receive a free gift. While it normally offers some freebies to One members, Google is going big with this one. Instead of shooting measly discounts from a T-shirt cannon or … [Read more...] about Some Google One users are being offered a free 2nd gen Nest Hub if they upgrade to 2TB
Google Sheets adds several menu enhancements including icons to make things easier to find
Sheets has a ton of options and many of them are found directly in its menu system. These have notoriously been difficult to find, and in an effort to simplify the web app for data management, Google is enhancing several things about said menus. In a new Keyword blog post, the company has … [Read more...] about Google Sheets adds several menu enhancements including icons to make things easier to find
