Between Android apps, Stadia and GeForce Now, Chromebooks are quickly becoming legitimate gaming machines capable of serving up premium gaming experiences for the masses. Whether you're a casual gamer of a hardcore battling machine, Chrome OS offers a little something for just about everyone. The … [Read more...] about Developers made a cleaner way to install Steam on a Chromebook
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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The artist’s guide to sketching and drawing on a Chromebook
Chromebooks have evolved a lot over the past few years and along with them, users have too. Having once simply used Google's laptops for data entry and web browsing, many people are now getting comfortable with them and want to explore new ways that they can fit into their technological lifestyle. … [Read more...] about The artist’s guide to sketching and drawing on a Chromebook
Google Docs rolls out built-in citation and bibliography tool for all users
Over the years, Google Docs has become a formidable alternative to Microsoft Word for the average user, but the one thing it's lacked for no good reason is a native citations and bibliographies formatting tool. Adding these to documents can be time consuming. I usually recommend people use a Docs … [Read more...] about Google Docs rolls out built-in citation and bibliography tool for all users
With new features like these, YouTube Music is slowly winning me over
It's not exactly a secret that I've been less than pleased with the forced move to YouTube Music from Google Play Music. It's not just one thing, but a series of aggravations that have bristled me against the move and I've not shied away from making my feelings pretty clear about it. I don't hate … [Read more...] about With new features like these, YouTube Music is slowly winning me over
87 Seconds: Wrapping up all of Google’s newly announced hardware
Google's #LaunchNightIn was a blitz play that packed five new products into a 30-minute onslaught on the senses. Along with the new hardware, Google took to the virtual stage to introduce some new software features for the Pixel phone family, a completely redesigned entertainment experience in … [Read more...] about 87 Seconds: Wrapping up all of Google’s newly announced hardware
Google is working on improved scaling for Android apps on Chromebooks, but it needs work
Since adding Android apps to Chromebooks a few years back, Google has come a long way with making things more cohesive across both platforms. When it all first launched, Android apps on Chromebooks were a huge mess with broken apps, small-screen interfaces, and a bunch of busted UI issues. While … [Read more...] about Google is working on improved scaling for Android apps on Chromebooks, but it needs work
Google Maps update adds data layer for COVID-19 cases near you
Google recently introduced a new data layer in Maps which will inform you of COVID-19 cases and trends in your area. They have long since been a source that people turn to for reliable information regarding natural disasters like earthquakes and tsunamis and their mission statement includes … [Read more...] about Google Maps update adds data layer for COVID-19 cases near you
Google Play Movies and TV updated to reflect Google TV branding – web interface deprecated
Now that Google has revealed their new Chromecast with Google TV built-in, they've also begun to update the Google Play Movies and TV app across Android, Chrome OS and Apple devices. As of right now, the name and screenshots of the listing are all that's changed. It's now temporarily called "Google … [Read more...] about Google Play Movies and TV updated to reflect Google TV branding – web interface deprecated
Google Photos editor updated with new design and powerful features, rolling out now
During Google's 'Launch Night In' event, they revealed two new Pixel phones and in the process, unveiled a refreshed suite of editing tools in Google Photos. Along with its much improved design comes a focus on machine learning and AI so that you can make more helpful edits to your … [Read more...] about Google Photos editor updated with new design and powerful features, rolling out now
Disney+ adds GroupWatch feature for watching with friends and family, even when apart
Hot off the heels of extensions like Netflix Party and Scener, which quickly became popular due to the pandemic, Disney+ is adding the ability to watch movies and TV shows through their subscription service with friends. With GroupWatch, up to seven people can watch anything from the vast and … [Read more...] about Disney+ adds GroupWatch feature for watching with friends and family, even when apart
Chrome OS is getting some new and refreshed iconography
A curios Reddit user discovered a few tasty morsels in the latest version of the Chrome OS Canary channel. At first glance, it looks like a simple refresh of a handful of Chromebook icons. Upon further inspection, we discovered some new iconography that is prepping Chrome OS for some exciting new … [Read more...] about Chrome OS is getting some new and refreshed iconography
Google Meet free plan calls will now stay unlimited until March 2021
Back in late April of this year as the pandemic was raging on, Google made the decision to not only bring Meet to the masses (anyone with a Google account, not just G Suite users), but to offer it up completely for free with no limits on the number of people in a call or on the length of those … [Read more...] about Google Meet free plan calls will now stay unlimited until March 2021
