Google's Chrome Enterprise Upgrade provides an easy and secure way for businesses to manage their Chromebooks, Chromeboxes, and Chromebases in the admin console. Essentially, any of these devices can be enrolled into a management system for rapid fleet upgrades, tweaks, app installs, and management … [Read more...] about Free Chrome Enterprise Upgrade trial joins your growing list of Chromebook Perks
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You can now play select Ubisoft games on PC via Amazon Luna without channel subscriptions
I've never "subscribed" to the idea of Amazon's Luna Channel membership model. To be frank, I think it's a ploy to nickel and dime users under the guise of offering more choice. I'm sure some of you prefer it to Stadia's one and done subscription model, but I'm not that type of gamer. Announced … [Read more...] about You can now play select Ubisoft games on PC via Amazon Luna without channel subscriptions
Nest Audio update to continue Google’s smart home trend of replacing CastOS with Fuchsia
You may already be aware that Google's Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max are now running on the company's mysterious (or not so mysterious, depending on who you ask), new operating system. However, that's just the tip of the iceberg. There were talks of an upcoming Chromecast Audio refresh or a new Nest … [Read more...] about Nest Audio update to continue Google’s smart home trend of replacing CastOS with Fuchsia
Chrome will soon be 30 percent more efficient with new Memory and Energy Saver modes
Anyone you ask will say that Chrome is the clear winner in terms of browser speed. Well, unless they've grown an affinity for the new Microsoft Edge, which is based on Chromium. However, Google wants to make it clear that it is hoping you and others see it equally as an experience that doesn't suck … [Read more...] about Chrome will soon be 30 percent more efficient with new Memory and Energy Saver modes
Google has finally created a way to let you “natively” edit Office files on your Chromebook
Over the years, Google has done much to alleviate the pain of editing Microsoft Office files on Chromebooks, but in my opinion, the progress has felt like walking through mud. The only time we see significant improvements to this experience is when Google feels like making them. I've had a support … [Read more...] about Google has finally created a way to let you “natively” edit Office files on your Chromebook
Strange Google Discover bug leaves you feeling empty inside while checking the news
This certainly won't affect everyone, but for those of us using the latest Google Search app beta on Android, a bug is causing the Discover feed to go missing in action. As reported by 9to5Google, version 13.47 of the app is causing a white screen (or a black screen if you're in dark mode) to appear … [Read more...] about Strange Google Discover bug leaves you feeling empty inside while checking the news
Google rolls out continuous scrolling for Search results on desktop in the United States
"Goooooooooooooooooogle" is dead. No, not the company, but that long-held tradition of paginating your Google Search results at the bottom of the query page by hyperlinking all of the O's. In a tweet today, the company revealed that an update, which eliminates the current numbered pagination system … [Read more...] about Google rolls out continuous scrolling for Search results on desktop in the United States
Chrome just made it easier to find tabs, bookmarks, and search history in the address bar
If you're anything like me, you have a figurative thousand Chrome tabs open at any given time. It can be daunting to find what you're looking for unless you're using Tab Groups or a similar third-party tool. Google has made this easier to navigate in recent years with tools like the Tab Search, but … [Read more...] about Chrome just made it easier to find tabs, bookmarks, and search history in the address bar
Google Wallet preps ID card and Driver’s License Support for Android devices in the United States
In December's Google Play System Update, which is rolling out now, several critical fixes for Android Auto, Google TV, and more relating to account management, security, and even the overall user experience are being applied. We have yet to receive this update, but Phone Arena reports that it … [Read more...] about Google Wallet preps ID card and Driver’s License Support for Android devices in the United States
Google TV for Android receives a Material You redesign, but we’re still missing a light mode
Upon waking up this morning and checking the Google TV app for Christmas movies to watch with the family (don't judge me, I'm not that early!), I realized that some of its UI elements had adopted Google's fancy Material You design language. Thinking I may have been imagining it and that this had … [Read more...] about Google TV for Android receives a Material You redesign, but we’re still missing a light mode
How to record your Pixel phone’s screen without installing a third-party application
In the early days of Android phones, which is now over ten years ago, I remember having to go to the Android Marketplace to find a third-party application to record my screen. Many of the instances where I felt I needed to capture my display occurred when I wanted to explain to my friends or family … [Read more...] about How to record your Pixel phone’s screen without installing a third-party application
Google Play Store to receive a floating progress bubble for faster navigation of app installs
In an update that is due to roll out soon to the Google Play Store app for Android (so long as Google doesn't change their minds), a new floating progress bubble for apps that are in the process of being installed will appear on your active window. The purpose of this download overlay is to help … [Read more...] about Google Play Store to receive a floating progress bubble for faster navigation of app installs
