I've become a huge advocate for Google's Collections, even believing that automated user curation of content across the web is the future of the internet. We've spoken about how you can use them to inspire your 2021 goals, seen a custom Collections icon appear on hardware remotes for Google TV, and … [Read more...] about Google Collections gets a much-needed redesign in the Search app for Android
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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[First look] Chromebooks to get new Android app preset window sizes to improve experience
It seems like only yesterday that we discovered something called 'Resize lock' for Android apps on Chromebooks. Enabling this developer flag on Chrome OS Canary would disable the ability to maximize, scale, or resize it manually. It seems that Google's solution for a while was to build out a method … [Read more...] about [First look] Chromebooks to get new Android app preset window sizes to improve experience
Drive makes non-Google file types including Office, PDFs, and images ‘Available Offline’
Since 2019, Google has been running an experiment that allowed users to mark non-Google file types, like PDFs, images, and Microsoft Office files, available offline when using Drive on the web. This was meant to expand the capability for those individuals to have access to their files while … [Read more...] about Drive makes non-Google file types including Office, PDFs, and images ‘Available Offline’
Moving Tasks to Google Chat has its benefits, but also destroys what makes them most useful
Lately, I've been heavily utilizing the new Google Tasks module that's built into Google's Hangouts replacement - Chat. I've found that it's a fantastic way to collaborate digitally with my family in order to get things done around the house and in all areas of our lives together. However, the more … [Read more...] about Moving Tasks to Google Chat has its benefits, but also destroys what makes them most useful
Google Chat GIFs you something more to talk about with its latest update
Now that we're all over the hump with morning the loss of Google Hangouts, the tech giant is beginning to look at ways it can make its cold, corporate replacement, Google Chat, feel a little bit cozier for consumers. Today, it's announced that it is rolling out Tenor integration, which will allow … [Read more...] about Google Chat GIFs you something more to talk about with its latest update
Yo, dawg, Google heard you liked Office files so it put more Office Files in your Office files
Any Microsoft Office documents that you've embedded into Office files that you're working with inside of Docs, Sheets, or Slides can now be viewed directly by tapping the new 'eye'con (My term, not Google's) that appears under them once they're selected. That's right, the company heard that you … [Read more...] about Yo, dawg, Google heard you liked Office files so it put more Office Files in your Office files
How to force stop an Android app on your Chromebook
Just today, I had an Android app go a bit wonky on me. Google Analytics was open on one of my displays and after moving it to my second screen, it just vanished. It was still open, still running, and still visible in the overview mode, but there was no way for me to actually interact with the app … [Read more...] about How to force stop an Android app on your Chromebook
Here’s how you can install Cursive – Google’s new note taking app – right now
With the announcement of the HP Chromebook X2 11, HP also revealed that it would be launching this unique Chromebook/tablet/detachable with a couple unique apps on board. We already dug in and found HP QuickDrop and showed everyone how they can start using it right now. It's a great service for … [Read more...] about Here’s how you can install Cursive – Google’s new note taking app – right now
Take control of your work life again with ‘Time Insights’ for Google Calendar
Want to get personalized, analytical data on the meetings and collaborations you've been a part of? What, am I the only one? Google is rolling out what are called 'Time Insights' in Calendar that will help you do just that and while it may not be the feature everyone thought they wanted, it may be … [Read more...] about Take control of your work life again with ‘Time Insights’ for Google Calendar
If you want to automate all the things, try out Google Assistant’s new ‘Daylong routines’
A new option for creating routines with Google Assistant that lasts throughout the day is beginning to appear for users as spotted first by 9to5Google. These new routines can contain several actions that can be triggered at different times during the day as specified by the user, of course. While … [Read more...] about If you want to automate all the things, try out Google Assistant’s new ‘Daylong routines’
Google lets desktop users autorun Chat at startup, but not if you have a Chromebook
Welcome to the Workspace Sessions. Workspace Sessions brings you the latest from Google Workspace, the Google Admin Console, and all things related to Enterprise and Education from the world of Google. For Windows, macOS, and Linux users, you will now have the ability to launch Google Chat … [Read more...] about Google lets desktop users autorun Chat at startup, but not if you have a Chromebook
The new Chromebook Wallpaper experience picks up dark mode and a healthy dose of polish
Google has long been in the process of completely revamping the Chromebook wallpaper picker experience. It's becoming a system web application (SWA) with a bold, centered design that better accommodates all of the wonderful wallpaper collections that have been added over the past year. It features … [Read more...] about The new Chromebook Wallpaper experience picks up dark mode and a healthy dose of polish
