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Google to remove ‘Goals’ from Calendar, leaving you without a good way to track your habits
As a Bullet Journal enthusiast who wants to meld my digital and analog life together efficiently, I relied on Google Calendar quite a bit for things like recurring tasks, collaborative events, and more. One of the best features I've found to balance my life and realign after a hard week was the … [Read more...] about Google to remove ‘Goals’ from Calendar, leaving you without a good way to track your habits
Dungeons of Naheulbeuk, From Space, and Kickstarter fan favorite ‘Outbreak’ coming to Stadia
At absolutely every turn, I'm looking for ways to support my fellow indie game devs, and today's news does bring a smile to my face (insert meme here, I guess). A project called Outbreak: Contagious Memories is launching on Kickstarter soon, and its loyal fans have taken to swarm the Stadia … [Read more...] about Dungeons of Naheulbeuk, From Space, and Kickstarter fan favorite ‘Outbreak’ coming to Stadia
Google Play Books finally adds a ‘Wishlist’ button to its bottom navigation
I've been very vocal about the fact that the Google Play Store's 'Wishlist' feature has become a mess of books, movies, games and apps that users will likely never dig through after adding them again. The problem is two fold. First, Google does virtually nothing to remind you of what's on your list … [Read more...] about Google Play Books finally adds a ‘Wishlist’ button to its bottom navigation
How to create your own indie game for free on your Chromebook using Godot
As an independent game developer myself, I'm always seeking out ways to maximize my usage of Chromebooks for design and execution beyond basic productivity habits. Up until recently, I've mostly just used my Pixel Slate, Lenovo Chromebook Duet, and other devices for sketching, notetaking, and … [Read more...] about How to create your own indie game for free on your Chromebook using Godot
Google Duo receives banner notifying users it will begin its transition into Google Meet soon
Duo fans may simultaneously be upset and excited to know that all of Google Meet's features will be storming the gates and taking over their favorite personal video calling app. Last month, we reported on this transition, and how Google stated it would be occurring 'later this year'. Today, I … [Read more...] about Google Duo receives banner notifying users it will begin its transition into Google Meet soon
5 improvements Google Keep can make for a better notetaking and journaling experience
I tend to use Google's apps and services in unique ways. In fact, how I gravitate towards productivity tools oftentimes completely flies in the face of how they're designed, and refactoring them to work better for me has both positive and negative effects. On the one hand, they're much more useful … [Read more...] about 5 improvements Google Keep can make for a better notetaking and journaling experience
Setting Chrome as default on Windows 10 and 11 could finally become a one-click operation
If Google Chrome is not your default web browser on Windows 10, you'll be prompted at the top of it to do so when the company detects this. Clicking "Make default" currently leads you to the Windows Settings app where you're required to find Chrome, and choose it as the default. Then, Windows will … [Read more...] about Setting Chrome as default on Windows 10 and 11 could finally become a one-click operation
Google Messages Beta for Android adds Gmail-style archiving and deleting gestures
Anyone familiar with Gmail, Google's email service, will know that they can swipe left or right on their phone or tablet to perform different tasks. These can be customized in the settings of the app, and most users set up the ability to swipe an email to the left to delete it and to the right to … [Read more...] about Google Messages Beta for Android adds Gmail-style archiving and deleting gestures
How to fix Google Collections if they won’t load on Android via the Google Search app
As with all most Google services, I fall in love with them, my passion burns bright and fast, and then I'm quickly jaded by the poor customer service and experience of actually using it. I spend years boasting about its great features while most others stand by the sidelines realizing all of its … [Read more...] about How to fix Google Collections if they won’t load on Android via the Google Search app
Sony partners with Backbone to give mobile gamers a tailored Playstation experience on the go
The Backbone One for Android just launched about a month ago, and with it, gave anyone with a Google, Samsung, or other Android phone a fantastic alternative to the GameSir X2. Along the launch of the mobile gaming controller, a $65 USD in value of free Stadia Pro, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and … [Read more...] about Sony partners with Backbone to give mobile gamers a tailored Playstation experience on the go
I’ve changed my mind about Chrome’s Side Panel thanks to an update which will make it resizable
From housing bookmarks and articles you want to read later, to utilizing Google Lens and Search without leaving the page you're on, Chrome's side panel is no slouch. It's quickly becoming one of my favorite features in Google's browser, and so long as it refrains from becoming too crowded and new … [Read more...] about I’ve changed my mind about Chrome’s Side Panel thanks to an update which will make it resizable
