Have you ever heard of Samsung TV Plus? I won’t fault you if you hadn’t, because neither had I until recently. It could be because I’m a Pixel user at heart, and am not really into Samsung products, but that’s a topic for another day. Anyway, the company’s free, global television streaming service that used […]
Continue ReadingYour Chromebook Files App will soon be able to natively open many more archive formats
The Files app on your Chromebook continues to be developed in new and surprising ways. What started as simply a way to access your local and Drive files has become quite well-rounded as of late. A while back, a new zip file manager was able to be activated using several developer flags on the Canary […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Play Games ‘Play as you download’, new game dashboard, more announced
During the Google for Games Developer Summit today, Google announced a few new features that those who enjoy Android games use to take their experience to the next level. With the explosive growth of Android (3B active monthly devices) and Google Play (2.5B monthly active users), the company’s digital app store has breached 140B installations […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Play Pass gives parents over $150 in games to entertain the kiddos this month
Whether you’re a Chromebook owner or you simply have an Android phone or tablet, Google Play Pass has become a behemoth of value. Whether or not many would prefer to acknowledge it, Google’s subscription service, which will run you just $4.99 USD per month or $29.99 USD per year always adds a little something for […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Keep will now let you use designer-created background images for your notes
Google Keep is arguably the best Google service in existence, but I’m extremely biased. Obviously, Gmail, Search, Maps, and so on are core to the user experience for the company, but Keep has become something I use daily for practically everything. Some people even use it for tasks as well, in place of Google Tasks. […]
Continue ReadingChromebook launcher app sorting may actually be on its way, and it’s about time
We’ve written several articles about the need for Google’s Chromebook launcher to evolve with the times. With the introduction of the Google Play Store to devices years ago and the new hotness of Progressive Web Apps (PWA), the ‘app drawer’ on our laptops has become a cluttered mess. Yes, you can place apps and web […]
Continue ReadingGoogle’s recent Chromebook keyboard changes have rewired my brain, and I love it
Ever since Google changed the default behavior of the Caps Lock key on the traditional keyboard layout when it released Chromebooks, it’s caused a lot of controversy within the computing community. Caps Lock has been around since the days of the typewriter, and while it was largely seen as a less vital function after the […]
Continue ReadingThese protective Pixel Buds A-Series cases are the accessories I didn’t realize I needed
Google’s new ‘A-Series’ Pixel Buds are a fantastic budget-friendly option for anyone who enjoys the company’s audio offerings but doesn’t want to spend the normal price on them. Aside from missing out on volume swipe controls and a few other features, they retain most of their attractive qualities and form factor. Now, there’s a new […]
Continue Reading[60% off] Markup Hero Review – the best screenshot annotation tool for Chromebook users
I’m a huge proponent of productivity tools and resources. Each time I write something up promoting Chrome extensions, apps, or just tips and tricks for Chromebook users to get the most out of their devices, the feedback I receive is that you’re all very much interested as well. Today, I wanted to draw your attention […]
Continue ReadingThis upcoming change could make searching on Chromebooks more frustrating
Google is currently testing the ability to include helpful solutions to common Chromebook questions in the device’s launcher for quick access. With just one tap of the ‘Everything button‘, you will soon be able to find anything that exists over on the company’s Chromebook Support forum. The same information exists via the ‘Get Help’ section […]
Continue ReadingChrome for Android introduces experimental search suggestion chips under its Omnibox
Chrome for Android is testing an interesting approach to Google Search suggestions. Instead of tapping on a result from Google Search and being taken to a webpage and then having to navigate back to said results in order to choose another, enabling a new developer flag first discovered by 9to5Google will drastically change this user […]
Continue ReadingAndroid devices now have the ability to store digital COVID vaccination cards when they arrive
Developers from healthcare organizations, government agencies, and organizations authorized by public health authorities to distribute COVID vaccines and tests officially gained access to an updated Passes API this past week. This will allow them to begin creating a digital version of vaccine and test information for those who partake in vaccination. You can see an […]
Continue ReadingHow to install Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor on a Chromebook
Respondus is a company that creates products that allow schools to deliver online assessments to their students while ensuring the integrity of the results by wrapping the test environment in a learning management system. It’s become known as the “gold standard” for securing online exams in classrooms or supervised environments. Basically, it helps teachers and […]
Continue ReadingYs IX: Monstrum Nox is now available on Stadia with excellent action RPG combat
Fans of the Ys series can now pick up Ys IX: Monstrum Nox on the Stadia Store for more action RPG goodness! For those unfamiliar, Ys is a long-running action RPG developed by Nihon Falcom that began in 1987 alongside series like Star Ocean, Final Fantasy, and the Tales Of series’ and chronicles a red-haired […]
Continue ReadingChrome’s New Tab Page modules testing drag and drop capabilities for some reason
Chrome Cart – Google’s early initiative to integrate Google Shopping content into your browser’s new tab page has expanded quite a bit since the company began toying with the idea. Not only did it also gain Recipe cards, but Google Tasks and Drive modules as well. Now, according to a new Chrome Canary developer flag […]
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