Google Search’s dark theme first appeared in the form of an A/B test on some users’ desktop screens towards the end of 2020. After about a year of testing, a wider rollout began prompting users with the option to turn on “Dark theme” at the top of a web result. This dark theme changed your […]
Continue ReadingGoogle wants Chrome to become your preferred password manager
As a heavy Chrome user, the password manager that is built into the Chrome browser – which can be easily accessed by navigating to passwords.google.com – has always been my preference when it comes to saving a website’s login info. Originally, all I could expect the Chrome Password Manager to do was prompt me to […]
Continue ReadingGoogle will bring Reader-esque feature to Chrome Browser
The internet collectively mourned the death of Google Reader back in 2013, and ever since then, we have been trying to come up with ways to bring some form of it back into our lives via Twitter feeds, Reddit, or using other RSS readers. However, it’s looking like 9 years later Google is experimenting with […]
Continue ReadingNest Cam and Doorbell batteries not charging in cold weather
Google’s acquisition of the Nest brand back in 2014 prompted a rebrand of most of the Nest products, but it also spawned new product releases as well. One of these was the battery-powered Nest Doorbell which provided a solution for those that either lived in rental properties or were simply not inclined to do some […]
Continue ReadingPixel 6 loses Gboard ‘Grammar check’ feature exclusivity
When the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro officially launched almost four months ago, they came with some exclusive features that none of the older Pixels – nor any other Android phones – had. One of these was the “Grammar check” feature on Gboard that underlines any detected grammar issues in real-time as you […]
Continue ReadingHow to sync Chrome on Android and across all your devices
There are many reasons why I prefer to use Chrome as my main browser. One of the main reasons is the fact that it is multi-platform, which comes in really handy when you are someone that moves between operating systems. As long as you have a Google account, you can switch seamlessly from one device […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Drive ‘Search Chips’ now generally available for all
Back in November 2021 Google announced a beta test for Search Chips: a new feature that makes it easier to drill down on your Google Drive search results by allowing you to filter by different criteria. The filters are presented once you’ve performed a search in the form of different drop-downs, as opposed to having […]
Continue ReadingGoogle brings Chrome’s Privacy Sandbox to Android but won’t pull the plug on existing ad tools (yet)
Efforts to protect user privacy have been an ongoing and sometimes-uphill battle. We as users of Google services understand that nothing comes for free and that Google is – at the end of the day – an advertising company. Still, we want to retain as much of our privacy as possible without having to give […]
Continue ReadingGoogle wants to make Gmail notifications less redundant
If you find that getting the same Gmail notification on your Chromebook and mobile device at the same time is an annoyance, you’ll be happy to know that may be changing soon. 9to5Google discovered what seems to be a test roll-out of a feature that pauses notifications on your phone when it detects that you […]
Continue ReadingHow to turn off caps lock on your Chromebook
“How do you do CAPS?” is one of the most common questions that I, in my many years working in Tech Support, would get from my users when I was setting them up with a Chromebook. People are used to – and depend on – their Caps Lock key. Nevermind using Shift when you need […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS 91 will add notification badges for web apps
Many would agree, yours truly included, that Google is very close to perfecting the Android notification system. It has been the envy of many on a different mobile OS (ahem, a fruit-themed one perhaps) and yet, Google has not ported it to its other major project, Chrome OS. Well, it’s looking like this is about […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Calendar Adds Option for Repeating Out of Office and Split Working Hours
Google Workspace users will soon be getting a couple of very helpful features added to Google Calendar – the ability to add repeating out of office entries and to split their working hours. These new features should come in very handy now that the pandemic has forced many to work remotely and get creative with […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Workspace for Education adds ability to end Google Meet calls for all at once
As reported a few days ago as part of the new safety and engagement features being added to support distance learning, Google Workspace for Education is adding to Google Meet the ability for the host to choose between leaving a meeting and letting the other participants carry on, or ending the meeting for good for […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Celebrates Black History Month with New Chrome Themes
It’s Black History Month and Google is using its platform to educate, inspire, and promote diversity. Earlier this month, Google launched a Voices and Stories Collection, a Black History Culture Project, supported Black-owned businesses, and featured the artwork of a Black artist every Monday on the YouTube homepage as a Doodle. Google is further celebrating […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Workspace Now Allows Limiting Drive Sharing to Targeted Groups
A Google Workspace feature previously in Beta, has now begun to roll out to its users. This feature allows administrators to set up pre-determined groups of people – such as departments or teams – that will be automatically recommended when sharing a Google Drive link. This will enable users to share with a more targeted […]
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