Of the messaging and productivity apps I keep open on my desktop on any given day, there's no question that Gmail is at the top of the priority list. Between personal and work messages, I get a lot of email and I like trying my best to keep it sorted and reined in as much as possible. Keeping it … [Read more...] about How to effortlessly manage multiple accounts with tabs in the Gmail PWA
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A deep dive into Google’s new Chromebook app streaming feature and its current limitations
Update: By the time I published this article, Google has pulled the Cross Device Services app from the Google Play Store! It's likely to make a return, and we'll let you know if that proves true. App streaming on Chromebooks (formerly known internally at Google as 'Eche'), is an exciting new … [Read more...] about A deep dive into Google’s new Chromebook app streaming feature and its current limitations
The Masters once again leverages the power of the open web to immerse you in golf coverage
This morning, The Masters officially began and just like last year, masters.com is one of the coolest, most fan-centric sites I've ever used to watch a sporting event. The features are robust, the execution is flawless, and with this PWA/website - no app necessary - fans of golf can watch every … [Read more...] about The Masters once again leverages the power of the open web to immerse you in golf coverage
ChromeOS multi-paste is about to change for the better
If you are a regular keyboard shortcut user (I know I am), you likely use one of the absolute most common shortcuts available: CTRL+V to paste copied content. Along with CTRL+C (copy) and CTRL+X (cut), CTRL+V to paste likely rates in the top 5 most-used keyboard shortcuts out there (if there is … [Read more...] about ChromeOS multi-paste is about to change for the better
Google may stop forcing Android apps on Chromebooks out of the box
Since the inception of the idea of Android apps on Chromebooks back in 2016, the idea of the Play Store being relatively accessible on ChromeOS devices has always been interesting. With millions of applications, it made sense for Google to try to get Android's existing app library plugged into … [Read more...] about Google may stop forcing Android apps on Chromebooks out of the box
With this change, notifications on ChromeOS are finally usable again
We've talked about this new change coming to the system tray of ChromeOS before, but it was something relegated to the Canary Channel at the time and I didn't give it too much thought. As excited as I get for upcoming software changes to ChromeOS, if they require moving to the Developer or Canary … [Read more...] about With this change, notifications on ChromeOS are finally usable again
ChromeOS is adding super slick rounded corners on files and title bars in overview mode
ChromeOS Canary (version 114.0.5676.0) is set to get a little more stylish with the addition of some super slick rounded corners on Overview windows. The corners of any open apps or web apps in Overview mode, as well as their title bars, will be rounded off. Additionally, the title titles themselves … [Read more...] about ChromeOS is adding super slick rounded corners on files and title bars in overview mode
Chromebooks set to add Desk button to your shelf for easier virtual workspace management
While poking around in ChromeOS Canary last night, I found a new developer flag called "Desk button in shelf." Once available, this new feature will allow Chromebook users to have quicker access to the desk menu in the shelf of clamshell mode when there is more than one desk created. Currently, … [Read more...] about Chromebooks set to add Desk button to your shelf for easier virtual workspace management
How you can enable Material You for Chromebook Quick Settings menu right now
There's been a fair amount of hype for the new Material You UI elements Google is bringing to ChromeOS. One of the most Google-y of the changes is the overhauled Quick Settings menu that has been in the works for quite some time at this point. The earliest we laid eyes on it was back in November … [Read more...] about How you can enable Material You for Chromebook Quick Settings menu right now
In case you missed it, Minecraft built specifically for ChromeOS is a really big deal
Not long ago, news surfaced that Mojang was readying a version of Minecraft built specifically for Chromebooks and, for many of you out there, that was enough. Whether it is for you personally or for your kiddos, the real, no-workaround arrival of Minecraft for Chromebooks is a big enough deal that … [Read more...] about In case you missed it, Minecraft built specifically for ChromeOS is a really big deal
How to use Google’s Fast Pair on your Chromebook with ChromeOS 111
Fast Pair is a pretty nifty service that Google has had up their sleeve for a few years at this point. While it has been around since 2017 technically, the actual implementation of Fast Pair has been a bit slow and hit-or-miss across the board. While many Android phones have taken advantage of it … [Read more...] about How to use Google’s Fast Pair on your Chromebook with ChromeOS 111
ChromeOS 111 brings Bluetooth Fast Pair to a Chromebook near you
Right on schedule, ChromeOS 111 has begun its roll out to users around the globe. A quick glance at the very useful cros.tech website shows that most late-model devices should have already received the update. The only major exception are 12th Gen Intel Chromebooks. This isn't unusual as the newest … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 111 brings Bluetooth Fast Pair to a Chromebook near you
