Contents Google is moving rather quickly with its artificial intelligence initiatives, and it's evident every time I put my fingers on the keyboard. I'd say it's moving too quickly, but it continues to assure us that it's being as responsible as possible with AI like Bard and the mysterious … [Read more...] about Bard now responds in real time instead of making you wait, can also summarize emails better
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How to change the default search engine on your Chromebook and why you may want to
Contents While I know it sounds ironic that one would use a "Google" Chromebook and not want to search Google, it's a reality. Aside from incremental steps toward privacy, you may be interested in DuckDuckGo as a default Search provider on your laptop, or you just have a personal preference for … [Read more...] about How to change the default search engine on your Chromebook and why you may want to
[Updated] How to write a novel using your Chromebook for National Novel Writing Month
Contents Update: October 27, 2023 at 11:15 AM - With National Novel Writing Month just around the corner for the new year, I've gone ahead and added some new resources to this massive and ever-growing list! I hope you enjoy. Be sure to drop a comment with your favorite tools and resources that I … [Read more...] about [Updated] How to write a novel using your Chromebook for National Novel Writing Month
Google Photos upcoming ‘Photos stacks’ feature to lump similar shots together, helping you declutter
Contents Spotted by AssembleDebug on X/Twitter, Google apparently has a new feature termed "Photo Stack" in the works, and it could be the key to decluttering the massive collection of Google Photos you've accumulated over the years. At the very least, you could sift through them easier or assist … [Read more...] about Google Photos upcoming ‘Photos stacks’ feature to lump similar shots together, helping you declutter
Google is adding generative AI to Keep notes with upcoming ‘Magic Lists’ feature
Contents If you're at all familiar with Generative AI and Google's latest efforts with Bard, Gemini, and more, you'll know it's going all in on the idea. No, I mean it's truly ALL in. Now, thanks to an APK insights report by 9to5Ggoogle, we can see early hints that the tech giant is adding a new … [Read more...] about Google is adding generative AI to Keep notes with upcoming ‘Magic Lists’ feature
Google Keep is retroactively adding text formatting to your old notes
Contents Google Keep hasn't gotten many updates since it launched almost a decade ago. When the updates do roll in, they're usually not seemingly that significant, yet they do impact the core user experience quite a bit. However, there is one feature note takers have been clamoring for, and it's … [Read more...] about Google Keep is retroactively adding text formatting to your old notes
Here are 5 great ways to save battery on your Chromebook
Contents Why it matters With all of the incredible technological advancements we have these days, it's a wonder how device battery is still one of the greatest struggles. I dream of a day when we have graphene batteries in all of our devices since they last five times longer than lithium-ion … [Read more...] about Here are 5 great ways to save battery on your Chromebook
Google Photos will let you create AI-drive “reels” from your memories with just a few taps
Contents In an update post on X today, Google Photos announced a new way to create videos, and yes, you guessed it, it's driven by artificial intelligence. The company says it's focused on letting you automate video highlight creation with ease and personalization and just a few taps. This means … [Read more...] about Google Photos will let you create AI-drive “reels” from your memories with just a few taps
How to switch your Chrome browser’s Side Panel to the left and why you may want to
Contents Love it or hate it, Google's Side Panel is chock-full of great content, because, well, it's your content! Your bookmarks, history, Reading list items you've saved for later, Chrome customization, and more all reside in the latest obsession created by the tech giant. At first, it was … [Read more...] about How to switch your Chrome browser’s Side Panel to the left and why you may want to
Accessibility: Your Chromebook will soon let you control the mouse and keyboard with your face
Well, this is a weird article. I never thought I'd be talking about Face Tracking and Google in a somewhat positive light. However, ChromeOS is currently implementing exactly that as a part of its ongoing AI improvements. Yes, you heard me right - your Chromebook will soon track your face, but not … [Read more...] about Accessibility: Your Chromebook will soon let you control the mouse and keyboard with your face
How to group your Gmail messages by ‘today’, ‘yesterday’, ‘Last Week’, and more like Inbox by Google
Do you remember Inbox by Google? Do you miss it as much as I do? Sure, Google gave us many of the features the service had, but we're still waiting very impatiently for the 'Bundles' feature to come around as I think they've promised. Gmail is extensible, but... Luckily, Chrome extensions … [Read more...] about How to group your Gmail messages by ‘today’, ‘yesterday’, ‘Last Week’, and more like Inbox by Google
How to use your Chromebook’s Dictation tool to save yourself hours of typing
Remember back in the day when physical computer software boxes lined the shelves of Best Buy, Target, and even Circuit City? Yeah, I remember Circuit City. There was one box in particular that I always wanted to buy, but could never afford. It was the one software that made me believe that … [Read more...] about How to use your Chromebook’s Dictation tool to save yourself hours of typing
