As we all sit still very much in the midst of a global pandemic, video chats and calls are more a part of everyday life than they've ever been before. There's no way around it at this point and most people have become quite comfortable with multiple video calling services. Google Meet and Zoom are … [Read more...] about Chromecast will bring Google Meet video calls to your TV just in time for back to school
Google should ship an updated Pixelbook Go for 2020
While I've recently changed my everyday carry to a non-Google Chromebook (the Acer Spin 713) for the first time in years, it should go without saying that I am a massive fan of Google's design when it comes to Chromebooks. From the original Chromebook Pixel and it's 2015 follow-up, to the … [Read more...] about Google should ship an updated Pixelbook Go for 2020
NVIDIA GeForce NOW is finally available on Chromebooks
It's been a long time coming and, frankly, I'd shelved it as a 'may never happen' scenario, but as of 9am EST this morning, NVIDIA GeForce NOW actually works on Chromebooks, completely via the web, and far - FAR - better than I would have initially expected it to. Just yesterday, NVIDIA teased an … [Read more...] about NVIDIA GeForce NOW is finally available on Chromebooks
Google may kill Duo in favor of Meet, and I think that is the right move
Google and messaging services. Messaging services and Google. It's been a hot mess and we all know it at this point, right? There's no need to attempt to make any real sense out of the nonsense that has been Google's messaging 'strategy'. Painfully, that lack of vision over the years has … [Read more...] about Google may kill Duo in favor of Meet, and I think that is the right move
I’m not sure how YouTube Music is this bad at wireless music playback at this point
Sigh. Another day, another YouTube Music shortcoming. I'm trying. I really am. I'm trying my best to move my music habits over to YouTube Music as the impending death of Google Play Music only continues to draw nearer. The library migration worked quite well, honestly, and after that process … [Read more...] about I’m not sure how YouTube Music is this bad at wireless music playback at this point
Google’s new Phone Hub for Chromebooks is now a few steps closer to reality
At the end of last month, a new project by Google was unearthed in the form of Phone Hub - a project set to bring even deeper integration between Android phones and Chromebooks. With new features on the horizon like shared notifications, shared phone info, and continued tasks, it feels that this … [Read more...] about Google’s new Phone Hub for Chromebooks is now a few steps closer to reality
The Chrome Cast 74: Coffee habits, Surface Duo vibes, and Fortnite’s app store battle royale
If you took a second to read that title up there, you can probably guess: this is an odd-ball episode and we talk through some very interesting news from the past few days. Sometimes this just happens, right? The week is going along like you expect and then out of nowhere, a few things transpire … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 74: Coffee habits, Surface Duo vibes, and Fortnite’s app store battle royale
This handy trick helps you multitask better on a Chromebook in tablet mode
The other night I was doing a bit of couch-based web browsing on the Acer Chromebook Spin 713. Flipped back into presentation mode (lid open around 270 degrees) and on my lap, the 13.5-inch touchscreen does a fantastic job of being a massive canvas for web content and Chrome OS with this much … [Read more...] about This handy trick helps you multitask better on a Chromebook in tablet mode
Samsung Chromebook 4+ unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
The Samsung Chromebook 4 and 4+ came out some time ago, announced all the way back in October of last year. The pair was never really on our radar as their internals were simply too mundane at too high a price to ever consider or recommend. For low-end Chromebooks, there have been far too many … [Read more...] about Samsung Chromebook 4+ unboxing and initial impressions [VIDEO]
‘Cast Connect’ will fundamentally improve the Chromecast and Android TV experience
For many years now, Chromecast has exsited as a simple, seamless way to get audio and video from a small-screen device up onto a larger screen. The basic premise is simple enough for many, but it leaves a few nagging issues for the end user to figure out on their own. With Chromecast as-is, you … [Read more...] about ‘Cast Connect’ will fundamentally improve the Chromecast and Android TV experience
How to use an EQ for your Chromebook audio playback
I'll be honest: I haven't thought of applying an EQ (equalizer) to audio on a Chromebook since I've owned one. My audio is largely cast to a Chromecast-ready speaker or sent wirelessly to my Bluetooth headphones and I rely heavily on streaming services like Spotify, Google Play Music and YouTube … [Read more...] about How to use an EQ for your Chromebook audio playback
A quick look at Chrome’s upcoming tab search feature [VIDEO]
One thing I've learned about Chrome users across the board is that most of you all love - LOVE - to leave tabs open. Whether it is a laissez-faire-like approach to leaving email inboxes with thousands of unopened messages lying dormant or simply just an intense focus on the here and now that leads … [Read more...] about A quick look at Chrome’s upcoming tab search feature [VIDEO]
