Over the next two weeks, Google will be making it easier to natively edit Office files in Docs, Sheets, and Slides which come to you as Gmail attachments by adding a pencil icon to the attachment itself. This means that opening these files will now just take one click! Previously, you’d have to click the […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Search will surface trustworthy vaccine information using fact-checking research
Since the pandemic began, Google has done a lot of work in Search, Maps, and more to aid users in finding vital information and to help keep themselves and their families safe. Not only have they created an Exposure Notification API so that each state across the country could make their own contact tracing apps, […]
Continue ReadingWatch Dogs 1 and 2 are now available on Stadia starting at just $10 for Pro subscribers
While most people will have already purchased or are considering the latest entry to the Watch Dogs series – Watch Dogs Legion, that doesn’t mean that the first two games aren’t worth playing. In fact, while the original had its charms, the second game allowed players to connect with the protagonist and the world around […]
Continue ReadingDespite a controversial year, Google Photos reaches 5 billion installs on the Play Store
Without realizing that it would receive such a controversial spotlight this year, users have relied on Google Photos so much that it’s now crossed five billion installs on the Google Play Store! Not only did they lock the color pop filter behind a paywalled Google One subscription for images without depth information, but they also […]
Continue ReadingAll Google Workspace apps will stop supporting Internet Explorer 11 as Microsoft begins phasing it out
Having recently announced their plans to ‘sunset’ Internet Explorer 11 and Legacy Edge in favor of their Chromium-based Edge browser, Microsoft will say goodbye to their 8-year-old Explorer 11 near the end of next year. With that, Google has already begun to make plans for their Workspace customers to ensure that they continue receiving a […]
Continue ReadingChrome continues its war on bad extensions by giving you direct control over what data they can access
With 4 million Chrome extensions downloaded by users daily, it’s clear that we love expanding the functionality of our browser in new ways. What isn’t so great is when we see in the news that a Chrome extension or two has stolen the data of millions and seemingly gotten away with it. Extensions are a […]
Continue ReadingGoogle sign-in and password management can soon be used without Chrome Sync
The Chrome browser’s synchronization, or Chrome Sync, allows you to store various types of data in your Google account. From passwords to addresses, payment methods, browser history, tabs, and even personalization like a theme – using Chrome Sync allows you to use that data across several devices simultaneously, so long as you have an internet […]
Continue ReadingStadia mainstreams game streams with direct to Youtube broadcasts
Stadia’s long-awaited direct to Youtube game streaming feature is beginning to roll out now and no, I couldn’t help myself with the title of this article. A normal streaming setup requires a broadcasting software like OBS and can be complicated to set up and manage for the average Joe (sorry, Joe, nothing personal). Google is […]
Continue ReadingHow to install and activate Microsoft Office 365 on your Chromebook
In my time as a Chromebook Expert in the retail space, I’ve seen hundreds of people confused by the process by which they get Microsoft Office 365 up and running on their new Chromebooks – especially during the Back to School season! I felt like putting together a step-by-step guide that can be referenced at […]
Continue ReadingJust $11 each on Stadia – Borderlands 3: Ultimate Edition, PGA Tour 2K21, and Zombie Army 4
Stadia often has ‘featured deals’ that cycle each week or so. Today, we were surprised to see several popular titles on sale for less next to nothing. As if they weren’t doing enough to get people excited about the platform, you can now pick up Borderlands 3: Ultimate Edition, PGA Tour 2K21, and Zombie Army […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Stadia is now available in 8 more European countries
Within the next 24 hours, gamers across Europe will be able to get a taste of Google’s cloud gaming platform for the first time! In a blog post this morning, the company announced support for eight new locations, bringing Stadia’s total coverage to 29 countries! Previously, it was only available in the UK, US, Austria, […]
Continue ReadingMigrate from Google Cloud Print with these 12 Alternatives
Over the past few days, I’ve addressed the difficult topic of Google Cloud Print’s untimely demise. We’ve already put out a guide for those who are looking to transition from it on their personal Chromebooks and another for teachers and business owners to get their students and employees switched over to standard wireless printing. While […]
Continue Reading[Update: Available] Valkyria Chronicles 4: Complete Edition enters the battlefield on Stadia this week
In just two days, Sega’s fanbase will have another title on Google Stadia to enjoy. Joining Football Manager 2020, the publisher will bring their beloved and long-running Valkyria Chronicles series to the platform with the Valkyria Chronicles 4: Complete Edition on Tuesday, December 6, 2020. The game is popular with tactical strategy game fans. Being […]
Continue ReadingGoogle’s partnership with ADT will begin taking form in Q3 of next year
When the Nest Secure was discontinued in October without a successor in sight, we had sneaking suspicions that it could be the result of Google’s upcoming partnership with security company ADT. However, until now, we haven’t heard much about what that could look like or when exactly it would roll out. In a new interview […]
Continue ReadingBecome the Employee of the Month when Journey to the Savage Planet comes to Stadia Pro
Last year, just a month after Stadia launched to the public, game developer Typhoon Studios joined Stadia Games and Entertainment, the platform’s in-house development team for first-party titles. At that time, I immediately had a feeling that we would eventually see Journey to the Savage Planet land on Stadia at some point. What I didn’t […]
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