Not long ago, Chrome Canary added the ability to pull up your recently closed Tab Groups via the History menu in the browser's settings. It turns out that it's a fine enough makeshift way to 'store' Tab Groups for later in a similar way to that of Toby Tab Manager - at least for now. We're hoping to … [Read more...] about Your recently closed Tab Groups in Chrome will soon appear in Tab Search for easy access
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Just in time for Steam on Chromebooks, Xbox Series X controllers will work over Bluetooth
With Borealis, A.K.A. Steam on the horizon for Chromebooks, there will no doubt be many gamers who have Xbox gamepads laying around their house. These controllers are not only used for well, Xbox console, but also for PCs where they are plug and play as opposed to Sony's Dualshock 4 controllers … [Read more...] about Just in time for Steam on Chromebooks, Xbox Series X controllers will work over Bluetooth
Google TV begins prominently advertising Stadia games on your home screen
With the launch of Google Stadia on the Chromecast with Google TV and Android TV, millions of additional users can now consider their home televisions game consoles without having to purchase expensive gaming hardware. I said in my overview of the update that Google could leverage the 80 million … [Read more...] about Google TV begins prominently advertising Stadia games on your home screen
Chrome OS is putting the ‘Overview’ button back on the shelf where it belongs
I said it and I meant it - Virtual Desks on a Chromebook have felt incomplete without this one important feature. The one vital feature for accessibility that existed way back in 2013 but was needlessly ripped from the operating system to make room for others - the 'Overview' button! After making my … [Read more...] about Chrome OS is putting the ‘Overview’ button back on the shelf where it belongs
As promised, Google Fi VPN begins rolling out to iPhone subscribers
Google's Virtual Private Network, or VPN first launched in beta for Android which was a part of the company's Safer Internet Day keeps users safe by protecting their privacy and security as they utilize their phone. Shortly after, the VPN was found to work with Chrome OS as well, being able to … [Read more...] about As promised, Google Fi VPN begins rolling out to iPhone subscribers
Google Drive update makes your file links more secure, but it may break them in the process
Google Workspace is releasing a Drive security update that will alter the links of some files in an effort to keep them secure when sharing them. This addition to the link will be a unique resource key. Once the update has been applied to a file, users who haven't viewed the file ever before will … [Read more...] about Google Drive update makes your file links more secure, but it may break them in the process
Nest Wifi update tells you why your internet is terrible and further improves work from home
An update to Nest Wifi (13729.57.19) Nest Wifi point (1.54.253765) and Google Wifi (13729.57.15) devices brings several improvements that users should be aware of. M89 not only includes general security, stability, and performance improvements but also expands work from home traffic optimization … [Read more...] about Nest Wifi update tells you why your internet is terrible and further improves work from home
Google Stadia arrives on Google TV, expanding its reach to millions more
Yesterday, Google officially released its Stadia application for Google TV and Android TV devices. The long-awaited game streaming service could previously be accessed via your Chrome browser, Android, iOS devices, and so on. More importantly, the app has been available on Google's Chromecast Ultra … [Read more...] about Google Stadia arrives on Google TV, expanding its reach to millions more
Some users can celebrate Stadia’s release on Google TV with 50% off of its controllers
Google's new Chromecast with Google TV has become extremely valuable. Not only is it a fantastic replacement for the Chromecast Ultra (provided you purchase the additional Ethernet adapter on the Google Store to ensure your 4K speeds. Now, it's also a game console! The company is sending out emails … [Read more...] about Some users can celebrate Stadia’s release on Google TV with 50% off of its controllers
Google is now looking to Android to fix your Chromebook’s Bluetooth issues
The Bluetooth stack on Chrome OS has been less than stellar for years. Any peripherals you connect can be inconsistent, and sometimes straight up not work at all depending on the device - specifically those sporting Stone Peak wireless cards. A new commit on the Chromium Repository now shows that … [Read more...] about Google is now looking to Android to fix your Chromebook’s Bluetooth issues
Google Meet becomes safer by default with these new security features
As a part of the Anywhere School 2021 event, Google has announced several updates to its Meet video software that will soon make it more secure. The company continues its relentless barrage of awesome updates for the hybrid classroom that was born and thrived out of the result of the global … [Read more...] about Google Meet becomes safer by default with these new security features
Chromebooks for Education are receiving six-digit PIN login with a security chip
Beginning in August, Google is rolling out a six-digit PIN login for Chromebooks in the Education space. Today, during the company's 'The Anywhere School 2021', several updates were announced that will assist students, educators, and admins in improving their hybrid classrooms. Instead of having … [Read more...] about Chromebooks for Education are receiving six-digit PIN login with a security chip
