Back in July, the Stadia team announced that users could try out an experimental feature in beta which would allow them to play games over 4G and 5G data connections on the go. Now, that feature has exited beta and is now widely available through a server side update to the app, according to Reddit … [Read more...] about Stadia now officially supports playing over a mobile data connection
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Google account security alerts find a new spoof-proof home and all you have to do is ask
Your Google account is about to get more secure now that account security alerts will be shown in-app under your profile picture. Normally, these alerts are housed in your account settings and Google sends out an email and a notification to your device, but some users unfamiliar with manually … [Read more...] about Google account security alerts find a new spoof-proof home and all you have to do is ask
Google Nest Hub Max gets complete UI rework, dark theme and sticky notes
Thanks to Youtuber Jan Boromeusz reporting to Ben Schoon over at 9to5Google, we now have a full look at the Nest Hub Max's refreshed UI which focuses on placing more useful and personal information in front of the user. There's also a new dark theme and the long awaited sticky notes feature. Let's … [Read more...] about Google Nest Hub Max gets complete UI rework, dark theme and sticky notes
6 easy to use drawing apps for your kid’s Chromebook with no ads or in-app purchases
Last week, I published an article called The artist's guide to drawing and sketching on a Chromebook, in which I covered several of the most popular drawing apps. Today, I'll be going over six ways your child can draw on their Chromebook with virtually no learning curve. Keep in mind that these apps … [Read more...] about 6 easy to use drawing apps for your kid’s Chromebook with no ads or in-app purchases
Google Assistant update adds accessibility features for Tobii Dynavox screens
Assistive technologies are more important now than ever. With overwhelming amounts of hardware and software innovations being created each year - like smart TVs, home appliances, lights, thermostats and more - one missing piece of the puzzle has been how those who may have difficulty interacting … [Read more...] about Google Assistant update adds accessibility features for Tobii Dynavox screens
Be Internet Awesome! Interland is a fun game that teaches your kids about online safety
With so many children and students picking up Chromebooks these last few months, I wanted to take some time to highlight something important. Google has an awesome initiative for helping kids be safe, confident explorers of the online world. Through Be Internet Awesome, they seek to educate children … [Read more...] about Be Internet Awesome! Interland is a fun game that teaches your kids about online safety
The Chrome Web Store could become the ultimate destination for web apps by doing this
Websites are slowly but surely becoming the new software by offering a multitude of functionalities right through your browser. There's no need to download big, bulky packages or to install them. Don't get me wrong - downloadable software has tons of benefits for power users and it will probably be … [Read more...] about The Chrome Web Store could become the ultimate destination for web apps by doing this
Try these Youtube experiments for a limited time before they disappear
The Youtube team has begun to roll out what are called Youtube Experiments. These features are a glimpse into what the service may or may not offer in the future and are only available to Premium subscribers. There are currently three experiments and one in particular could make using the video … [Read more...] about Try these Youtube experiments for a limited time before they disappear
Here’s what’s new in Chrome 86. Background tab throttling, Focus Highlighting and more
Your Chrome browser on Windows and Mac should be receiving an update shortly which adds some nice polish. Chrome 86 begins rolling out today. Just visit More (three dots menu) > Help > About Google Chrome to check manually. Reset compromised passwords easily You can now click one button in … [Read more...] about Here’s what’s new in Chrome 86. Background tab throttling, Focus Highlighting and more
Google releases new Stadia advertisement that should have been seen at service’s launch
When Google first launched Stadia, their cloud gaming service, they focused their rather strange marketing on features that don't really matter to the average user. They continually touted 4K resolution and 60 frames per second. Yes, those things are impressive, especially for a streaming service … [Read more...] about Google releases new Stadia advertisement that should have been seen at service’s launch
Tips and Tricks for organizing your Chromebook’s app launcher
With the addition of the Google Play Store to Chromebooks and the advent and surge in popularity of web applications, your Chromebook's launcher can become overwhelmingly messy pretty quickly. Being able to add any website to your shelf as an icon (Now called Creating a shortcut) and display it … [Read more...] about Tips and Tricks for organizing your Chromebook’s app launcher
How to customize your Chromebook’s cursor for accessibility and style
If you look at Mac or Windows, you'll notice that they have a white cursor for pointing. Chrome OS is the only operating system that uses a black cursor in an effort to increase its visibility. The high contrast of the black makes it easy to see on most backgrounds, especially as 90% of the internet … [Read more...] about How to customize your Chromebook’s cursor for accessibility and style
