The Youtube team has begun to roll out what are called Youtube Experiments. These features are a glimpse into what the service may or may not offer in the future and are only available to Premium subscribers. There are currently three experiments and one in particular could make using the video streaming service on a […]
Continue ReadingHere’s what’s new in Chrome 86. Background tab throttling, Focus Highlighting and more
Your Chrome browser on Windows and Mac should be receiving an update shortly which adds some nice polish. Chrome 86 begins rolling out today. Just visit More (three dots menu) > Help > About Google Chrome to check manually. Reset compromised passwords easily You can now click one button in your Google Password manager to […]
Continue ReadingGoogle releases new Stadia advertisement that should have been seen at service’s launch
When Google first launched Stadia, their cloud gaming service, they focused their rather strange marketing on features that don’t really matter to the average user. They continually touted 4K resolution and 60 frames per second. Yes, those things are impressive, especially for a streaming service which runs entirely over the Chrome web browser, but if […]
Continue ReadingTips and Tricks for organizing your Chromebook’s app launcher
With the addition of the Google Play Store to Chromebooks and the advent and surge in popularity of web applications, your Chromebook’s launcher can become overwhelmingly messy pretty quickly. Being able to add any website to your shelf as an icon (Now called Creating a shortcut) and display it among your apps is an awesome […]
Continue ReadingHow to customize your Chromebook’s cursor for accessibility and style
If you look at Mac or Windows, you’ll notice that they have a white cursor for pointing. Chrome OS is the only operating system that uses a black cursor in an effort to increase its visibility. The high contrast of the black makes it easy to see on most backgrounds, especially as 90% of the […]
Continue ReadingG Suite File Stream now allows personal Gmail accounts to sync Drive with their PC or Mac
For regular users, Google’s Backup and Sync tool allows them to download their entire Google Drive or select files and folders to their Mac or PC’s local storage. You can think of this just like you would something like Dropbox where it creates a local folder on the user’s hard drive. Any changes made to […]
Continue ReadingHow to find your Chromebook’s serial number and why you’d want to
Every computer has what’s called a serial number. It’s a unique identifier for that exact piece of hardware which can be used to reference everything from its internal components and manufacturing process to identifying you as its owner. It’s often required in order for hardware manufacturers to locate your warranty information for repairs. Today, we’ll […]
Continue ReadingRest in pieces Google Daydream VR. The Future is in Chrome
Last October, Google stopped supporting Daydream VR on the Pixel 4 and pulled stores of the headset’s remaining stock. While I wish I could say I’m sad, I was never really impressed with the technology. Today, Google announced that they will stop supporting their Daydream VR platform with the release of Android 11. In the […]
Continue ReadingYoutube TV subscribers no longer have access to Fox Sports Networks from Sinclair
Following the removal of YES Network, FOX Sports West and FOX Sports Prime Ticket back in February, Youtube TV is now dropping Sinclair’s Fox Regional Sports Networks from its channel lineup. Much to the disappointment of subscribers, it looks like this is due to an inability for the two companies to come to an agreement […]
Continue ReadingThe artist’s guide to sketching and drawing on a Chromebook
Chromebooks have evolved a lot over the past few years and along with them, users have too. Having once simply used Google’s laptops for data entry and web browsing, many people are now getting comfortable with them and want to explore new ways that they can fit into their technological lifestyle. For some, that includes […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Docs rolls out built-in citation and bibliography tool for all users
Over the years, Google Docs has become a formidable alternative to Microsoft Word for the average user, but the one thing it’s lacked for no good reason is a native citations and bibliographies formatting tool. Adding these to documents can be time consuming. I usually recommend people use a Docs add-ons to fill the gap […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Maps update adds data layer for COVID-19 cases near you
Google recently introduced a new data layer in Maps which will inform you of COVID-19 cases and trends in your area. They have long since been a source that people turn to for reliable information regarding natural disasters like earthquakes and tsunamis and their mission statement includes organizing data and making it accessible to everyone, […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Play Movies and TV updated to reflect Google TV branding – web interface deprecated
Now that Google has revealed their new Chromecast with Google TV built-in, they’ve also begun to update the Google Play Movies and TV app across Android, Chrome OS and Apple devices. As of right now, the name and screenshots of the listing are all that’s changed. It’s now temporarily called “Google TV (previously Play Movies […]
Continue ReadingRisk of Rain 2 is now available on Stadia for hours of co-op madness
At long last, Risk of Rain 2 is available on Stadia. This entry to the series is a 3D sequel to Risk of Rain – a 2D roguelike that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The premise of the game is that you must survive an onslaught of alien enemies on foreign […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Photos editor updated with new design and powerful features, rolling out now
During Google’s ‘Launch Night In’ event, they revealed two new Pixel phones and in the process, unveiled a refreshed suite of editing tools in Google Photos. Along with its much improved design comes a focus on machine learning and AI so that you can make more helpful edits to your photos. Goodbye Snapseed? The new […]
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