If you’re someone who’s using the same Windows computer today that you first played the original Guild Wars on or purchased the year that Youtube and Reddit were born, then you may soon face some difficulty going forward if you prefer the Chrome browser for surfing the web. Though admittedly small, the user base for […]
Continue ReadingGoogle shuts down the Play Store for its long-gone Daydream VR headset
Two years ago, Google gave up the ghost on its Daydream VR headset, pulled the remaining stock of them from stores, and decided that you could no longer view third-party apps and experiences through the headset using the Daydream app. Now, they’ve gone a step further and killed off the Google Play Store that you […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Photos will now let you pinch-to-zoom on videos as they play
Google Photos is finally getting a feature that I’ve been a bit jealous of iPhones for having – pinch-to-zoom on videos! First spotted by Android Police, double-tapping on the video as it plays will allow you to zoom in, and dragging your finger over it will let you pan across to see details up close […]
Continue ReadingTerraria for Stadia is canceled after the game’s developer is locked out of his Google accounts
If you get locked out of your Google account for any reason, the company has provided you with several ways to regain access. Recovery codes, backup codes that you can print, two-step verification, et cetera, et cetera. However, there are varying circumstances where most of those recovery options are meaningless and honest people get locked […]
Continue ReadingHuddle up for the Super Bowl with a little help from Google
Whether or not you’re able to sit in front of the TV during the Super Bowl this afternoon, you’re still able to keep an eye on who’s winning. Google took to The Keyword to share a few helpful tips from Google Assistant which can help you get the most out of the event. For example, […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Messages can now suggest calendar events based on your texts
Though many users of Google’s Messages app are still awaiting the rollout of the ‘conversation categories‘, and ‘reactions‘ features, the company boldly continues to add features to make its service competitive. Just the other day, I encountered a new pop up while texting a contact that allowed me to create a calendar event based on […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Pay will let you earn up to $55 during the Super Bowl by referring friends
For the next few days, Google Pay is running a Super Bowl promotion that will allow you to earn $11 per person you refer to the service up to five people. The friends or family members you invite will need to spend at least $10 and this promotion ends on February 8, 2021 (They need […]
Continue ReadingGoogle’s Vulnerability Reward Program is offering a lot of money if you can compromise a Chromebook
Google has a team of vulnerability researchers who work around the clock to find holes in Chrome, the Google Play Store, Android, and more, and that hasn’t changed despite the pandemic. Google recently took time to detail how much money it has paid out to researchers in 2020 via its Vulnerability Rewards Program (VRP). Those […]
Continue ReadingNvidia GeForce Now has streamed over 175 million hours of gameplay in its first year
It’s officially been one whole year since Nvidia launched its GeForce Now service, and in a new blog post, it’s detailed its achievements in that time. One of the most striking takeaways was that they have streamed over 175 million hours of gameplay to users – that’s unreal! Not only that, but the service supports […]
Continue ReadingChrome 88 officially rolls out Dino QR codes, but a share button would be a simpler solution
Dino QR codes have been around for a little while, and we covered them when they first hit the developer channel. Though they were working, they needed to be activated with a Chrome flag. With the release of Chrome 88, however, you can now generate a QR code for any web page without any added […]
Continue ReadingDeal Alert: Get the Nest Learning Thermostat E for $144 for a limited time
Normally $190 USD, the Nest Learning Thermostat E is going for 25% off at Home Depot right now and will cost you only $144 – the best deal this device has seen since November! Just a heads up though, this deal will only last for the next 14 hours, and it’s is not Google’s brand […]
Continue ReadingTitan Quest Legendary Edition releases on Chromebooks with controller support coming
Titan Quest has been out on the Google Play Store for a long, long time. It’s a mobile port of a popular game with tons of content. A Greek themed, massive Diablo-like RPG from 2006, it’s got three expansions and zero microtransactions. Now, its publisher named Handy Games has re-released it as a full “remaster” […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Drive is unifying its two backup and sync solutions to ‘reduce confusion’
Let’s be honest, the old Google Drive Backup & Sync option (which still exists) is not reliable. That’s been my experience, at least. It constantly failed to synchronize hundreds of files and continued to get stuck retracing its steps each time I would turn my PC on. Google Drive File Stream is much more reliable […]
Continue ReadingGoogle is improving performance for Meet and Zoom on Chromebooks
Google is improving how Meet runs on Chromebooks by changing how it manages bandwidth. Thanks to the massive uptick in demand from students and employees working entirely from home, using Meet on a Chromebook while simultaneously running other software like Google Docs, Classroom, Kahoot, and so on has created some performance issues. Luckily, Sweyn Venderbush, […]
Continue Reading[U: Removed] The Great Pretender – One of Chrome’s most popular extensions may have been compromised
Update 2/4/21: The Great Suspender has been removed from the Chrome Web Store because of claims listed in this article and is being immediately deactivated for all users! Back in the day when Chrome was (more of) a memory hog, Chrome extensions came to the rescue to help make our browsing experience more manageable and […]
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