Now that the Edge browser is built on Chromium, you'd think it would be virtually identical to Chrome, but both Google and Microsoft have maintained separate and quite distinct experiences even though their development teams are working closely together. For example, Edge implemented coupon hunting … [Read more...] about Windows 11 Insider Preview makes it more difficult for users to default to Chrome
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The new Chromebook Wallpaper experience picks up dark mode and a healthy dose of polish
Google has long been in the process of completely revamping the Chromebook wallpaper picker experience. It's becoming a system web application (SWA) with a bold, centered design that better accommodates all of the wonderful wallpaper collections that have been added over the past year. It features … [Read more...] about The new Chromebook Wallpaper experience picks up dark mode and a healthy dose of polish
The Chromebook file picker becomes the latest to add rounded corners in Chrome OS Canary
Just a month ago, I discovered that a few of the system windows in Chrome OS Canary had switched to a two-tone design with rounded corners in place of their previously sharp edges. It was a surprising yet exciting find, and I had a feeling we'd see more areas of the OS adopt this same approach … [Read more...] about The Chromebook file picker becomes the latest to add rounded corners in Chrome OS Canary
You may one day be able to wake your docked Chromebook without lifting the lid with ‘Dark Resume’
Chromebooks have some things to figure out in order to make their docked experience better, as evidenced by the fact that windows don't remember their position after a restart. However, the Works with Chromebook team at Google has done some incredible work making the way that peripherals integrate … [Read more...] about You may one day be able to wake your docked Chromebook without lifting the lid with ‘Dark Resume’
Docked Chromebooks would be better if Google borrowed this feature from Windows 11
While Chromeboxes and Chromebases are making a comeback with the new 12th generation Intel Alder Lake devices on their way, I come from a time when it really didn't make much sense at all to pick one up. They were available, though not in Best Buy or Walmart, but with Chrome OS being online only and … [Read more...] about Docked Chromebooks would be better if Google borrowed this feature from Windows 11
Cubasis 3 music studio and Piper Make coding for kids are now available as Chromebook Perks
Over the past year, Google has added a slew of Chromebook Perks for creative users to claim in order to get the most of their devices. Initially, it gave away subscriptions to Adobe Spark, BeFunky Plus, WeVideo, Canva, PicsArt, and Kapwing video editor, and then shortly thereafter, a powerful … [Read more...] about Cubasis 3 music studio and Piper Make coding for kids are now available as Chromebook Perks
Google Tasks in Chat rooms get a ‘view in chat’ button to help give context about their creation
Tasks created in Google Chat Rooms will soon be gaining the ability to view the context surrounding their creation using a "View in Chat" button that will appear to the right of them. When clicked, you'll be navigated back to the Chat message where the task was created or the task creation was … [Read more...] about Google Tasks in Chat rooms get a ‘view in chat’ button to help give context about their creation
You asked, Google listened – Alphabetical Chromebook launcher sorting is on its way
Literally, the most requested feature from Chromebook users that seems to have fallen by the silent wayside over the years is the ability to sort the apps and web applications found within the Chromebook's launcher alphabetically. While Google has recently created a system for categorical search, … [Read more...] about You asked, Google listened – Alphabetical Chromebook launcher sorting is on its way
Google Tasks is getting rid of its unintuitive navigation drawer and will let you star entries
With Google Tasks rolling out to more Workspace tiers, gaining inline editing on the web, and more importantly, adding landscape mode to its app on Chromebooks, you'd think Google would refrain from providing yet another task management solution to its users. Even though Chat has its own Google … [Read more...] about Google Tasks is getting rid of its unintuitive navigation drawer and will let you star entries
‘What’s New in Chrome’ page now live – keeps you informed on the latest browser features
It wasn't long ago that a Chromium Repository commit discovered by Chrome Story pointed to a potentially upcoming 'What's New' page specific to the Chrome browser surfaced. Chromebooks already have their own version of this page showing what new features are available to users in one centralized … [Read more...] about ‘What’s New in Chrome’ page now live – keeps you informed on the latest browser features
Chrome’s Global Media Controls add a mute button and may bring back one-click tab mute
Google introduced a Global Media Control center to both Chrome and Chrome OS late last year, and then went on to add several important features to it so that users could control all audio and video from one central location on their devices. From fast forward and skip buttons, to displaying nearby … [Read more...] about Chrome’s Global Media Controls add a mute button and may bring back one-click tab mute
Nest Hub Max can now read web pages out loud using text-to-speech technology
In June, it was found that the Nest Hub and the Nest Hub Max would have a built-in keyboard for browsing the web by hand as opposed to doing so by voice. These devices also gained several new browser tools to make quickly navigating around the web much more accessible. Paired with the recently … [Read more...] about Nest Hub Max can now read web pages out loud using text-to-speech technology
