If you are invested in any of Google's ecosystems to even the slightest degree, you can probably spot Google Design a mile away. Whether on your Android device, in Chrome or any number of Google apps and services you may use on a daily basis, Google is continuously evolving their own, unique … [Read more...] about 1Password Optimized For Chrome OS: One Password Manager To Rule Them All
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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Linux Apps on Chromebooks Getting Display Scaling for High-Res Devices
In retrospect, the entire project bringing Linux apps to Chrome OS has been a relatively smooth, fast, and painless process for end users. Unlike the years-long Play Store transition (which is still playing out in quite a few ways even a few years later), bringing Linux apps to Chromebooks has been … [Read more...] about Linux Apps on Chromebooks Getting Display Scaling for High-Res Devices
Chromecast Support Added To Google Podcasts Makes It More Flexible
Google was pretty late to the Podcast game, but when they showed up, they brought a pretty decent app and service with them. Google Podcasts is a simple, clean and functional podcast player that gets a lot right and then just gets out of the way. In our recent travels, being able to download a … [Read more...] about Chromecast Support Added To Google Podcasts Makes It More Flexible
Chromebooks Get Real Video Editing With Adobe Project Rush: Coming Soon
You read that title correctly: a solid video editing option is coming to Chromebooks with a new initiative from Adobe called Project Rush. The details are a little scant at the moment as they've just unveiled the whole thing to the public at this year's VidCon, but from what we can see thus far, the … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Get Real Video Editing With Adobe Project Rush: Coming Soon
Chromecast Ultra VS. Apple TV 4K
Last week, Apple held a little event at the newly constructed Steve Jobs Theater on their campus in Cupertino, California. While the release of the iPhone 8 and iPhone X was the reason most tuned in, Apple brought more than just a $1000 smartphone to the table. As expected, Apple unveiled the new … [Read more...] about Chromecast Ultra VS. Apple TV 4K
Two Lenovo Chromebooks Get The Play Store
Slowly but surely, Google is making good on their promise to bring the Play Store and Android Apps to a large number of Chrome devices. While the wait has been agonizing for many, it does appear that a snowball effect is happening as more and more devices are becoming Android ready. A recent, … [Read more...] about Two Lenovo Chromebooks Get The Play Store
Chromebooks Getting Fresh OOBE Look
We are seeing a lot of changes to our beloved Chrome operating system as of late. From the slow rollout of Android Apps, new form-factors, and extensive Material Design changes, Chromebooks have certainly come a long way in just a few, short years. This week, we are seeing what could be a new … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Getting Fresh OOBE Look
Chromebook How To: Scan With HP All-In-One Printers
So, this past weekend it happened. I actually needed to scan a document to send via email to someone. I didn't have access to a digital version of the document so I was left to my own devices in figuring out a lower-tech way to get it to onto the web. I had my trusty Chromebook and a … [Read more...] about Chromebook How To: Scan With HP All-In-One Printers
Google Home Goes Gourmet
I'm a foodie, for life. With over two decades under my belt in the restaurant scene, few things bring me the joy of making a meal for me and my family. Whether it's a fancy five courser for the holidays or tailgate munchies for the big game, I love to cook. Almost as much as I love to eat. My … [Read more...] about Google Home Goes Gourmet
Android Apps On Chrome OS: Google’s Support Page Gets An Update
An update to the Chromium Project's Android on Chrome OS page didn't bring anything new Chromebooks to the party but it has offered up some clarity as to which devices have access to the Play Store on a given channel. … [Read more...] about Android Apps On Chrome OS: Google’s Support Page Gets An Update
Google’s Auto Draw – Some Real World Use
Between the earlier-released Quick Draw and this month's Auto Draw, it became very clear that Google is investing some serious development resources to become better at understanding doodles, drawings, and handwriting. As cool as those projects have been, I've been curious to see where Google is … [Read more...] about Google’s Auto Draw – Some Real World Use
Chrome 56 Arrives For Desktop
That's right! The long awaited Chrome 56 has begun rolling out for Windows, Mac and Linux. As anticipated, this begins the new era of HTML as the default handler for the Chrome browser. By default Flash will be disabled and if early reports were correct, users will be prompted to enable the plugin … [Read more...] about Chrome 56 Arrives For Desktop
