A question we get around here quite frequently goes something like this: What sort of accessories do you all use with your Chromebooks? Instead of just rattling off a few peripherals, we decided to make a video highlighting things that we've purchased and been given that we use on a regular … [Read more...] about Great Accessories For Your Chromebook
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Android App Display Size Getting Proper Fix For Chromebooks
We reported in early November about a bug affecting users who wanted to adjust the default Android App display size settings. The issue that was discussed then is still an issue, but it seems that there is an official fix on the way. … [Read more...] about Android App Display Size Getting Proper Fix For Chromebooks
Google Kills Apps In Web Store For Mac and Windows: Some Thoughts
News came out earlier this week that Google is moving forward on its earlier-announced plans of shuttering Chrome Apps across the board. As such, the move isn't exactly a surpise at all. Instead, it is Google simply following through on what they've promised. So, what does this mean? Simply … [Read more...] about Google Kills Apps In Web Store For Mac and Windows: Some Thoughts
Google Home Max Officially Made Available
This afternoon, Google made the official announcement that the Google Home Max is now available for purchase both from the Google Store and participating retailers like Best Buy, Verizon and Walmart. Not surprisingly, Amazon isn't on this list and likely won't be anytime soon. Still, the fact … [Read more...] about Google Home Max Officially Made Available
Google Home Max Available December 13th According to Best Buy
Right off the bat, let's all take this one with a heavy dose of salt. Retailer listings are pretty hit-or-miss when it comes to predicting actual product availability. That being said, Best Buy has a listing up for both colors of the Google Home Max that declares quite confidently that the … [Read more...] about Google Home Max Available December 13th According to Best Buy
Google Fixes The Biggest Problem With The Home Mini
We reported not too long ago about a pretty severe issue with the Google Home Mini that cropped up only a few weeks after the device was made available. In a nutshell, that issue was really a symptom fix for a larger underlying problem. Some Google Home Mini devices were found to be listening to … [Read more...] about Google Fixes The Biggest Problem With The Home Mini
Chrome Remote Desktop Hits The Web, Allows Remoting To A Chromebook For Support
One of the best-kept secrets in the Chrome world has long-been Chrome Remote Desktop. I've personally used it for years and it was a vital tool that helped me make the transition to Chrome OS back before it was ready for me as a daily driver. The best part of Chrome Remote Desktop was always the … [Read more...] about Chrome Remote Desktop Hits The Web, Allows Remoting To A Chromebook For Support
Google Pixelbook vs. ASUS Chromebook Flip C302
In a Chromebook landscape that now holds the Pixelbook, Samsung Chromebook Pro and the ASUS Flip C302, comparison videos are not only helpful, they are insanely intruiging. Look, we get it! Devices that share the flagship-type status need to be measured, compared, and put against one another. … [Read more...] about Google Pixelbook vs. ASUS Chromebook Flip C302
Chromebooks, SD Cards & Android Do Work Together: But It Needs Work
One of the ongoing pain points of the entire Android apps on Chromebooks venture has long-been SD card support and access. Early on, there simply wasn't any support for this. Your favorite app that you wanted to save and load files with via the SD card slot on your Chromebook simply wouldn't … [Read more...] about Chromebooks, SD Cards & Android Do Work Together: But It Needs Work
Allo May Soon Enable Multi-Device, Google Account Linking
The fine folks over at 9to5Google have unearthed a very interesting tidbit in their latest APK teardown that hints at Google's Allo messaging service receiving a few updates that could really help adoption of Allo by many more users. … [Read more...] about Allo May Soon Enable Multi-Device, Google Account Linking
New Chromebook Videos By Google Show Up On YouTube
We wrote not long ago about a bunch of new, awesome YouTube videos (which are also TV spots) showing up on YouTube in the official Chromebook Channel. They are quick, informative, and well-made. Sure, some people aren't huge fans of the "You Chromebook" slogan, but it works to deliver the … [Read more...] about New Chromebook Videos By Google Show Up On YouTube
Chromebooks To Get Dictation Throughout Chrome OS Soon
In a recent article from Chrome Story, we've learned that system-wide dictation is set to come to Chrome OS in the future. The commit we're looking at today is 10 days old at this point and makes it quite clear that this is the initial version and is a prototype. That being said, don't hold your … [Read more...] about Chromebooks To Get Dictation Throughout Chrome OS Soon
