As Google's app and service ecosystem continues to evolve, so does Google Search. The company has put a ton of work in over the past few years to inject as much artificial intelligence and machine learning into Search itself, and as a result, I find myself relying on it more and more to find what I … [Read more...] about Google Video should merge with Youtube or at least add grid view for search results
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Play your retro games collection right through the web browser with WebRCade
If you're anything like me, then you're obsessed with retro gaming and emulation. I love using my Chromebook, my Pixel Phone, and anything else I can get my hands on to play nostalgic titles from my youth and enjoy them in new and innovative ways. The scene for retro game emulation has also been … [Read more...] about Play your retro games collection right through the web browser with WebRCade
Is the Chrome App freezing on your iPhone? Here’s a temporary fix
Earlier this week, Google rolled out the latest version of the Chrome browser and its Chrome OS counterpart to desktop and mobile devices across the globe. Version 97 of Chrome and Chrome OS are relatively light in the updates department but one segment of devices is seeing some undesirable behavior … [Read more...] about Is the Chrome App freezing on your iPhone? Here’s a temporary fix
Chrome’s upcoming Side Panel is becoming a place where content goes to die and this is why
Ever since Google Chrome's Reading List was separated from the bookmarking system, I've been excited for the future potential of it being tied into something like Google Collections or perhaps Chrome Memories or even Assistant Memory. I spent time loading articles I want to read later into it, and … [Read more...] about Chrome’s upcoming Side Panel is becoming a place where content goes to die and this is why
You can now play the original Prince of Persia right from your Chrome browser
Web-based games have come a long way since the old flash days. Cloud gaming is now bigger than ever as it breaks onto the scene, and it's getting mainstream recognition from the likes of Samsung and others. With all of this forward progress, why not take a step back into the past for a bit and … [Read more...] about You can now play the original Prince of Persia right from your Chrome browser
Opinion: Google’s “Dark Mode” efforts are taking too long and are full of inconsistencies
Over the past few years, Google has completely stripped its web-based services and apps of most of their color in favor of a minimalistic, white theme. At the time that it occurred across the board, the company had not yet made clear its intentions to add a universal dark mode toggle for the web. As … [Read more...] about Opinion: Google’s “Dark Mode” efforts are taking too long and are full of inconsistencies
5 more improvements Google Collections can make to become more usable
When 2021 began, I wrote a ton about Google's super-secret Collections feature and how it could one day replace Bookmarks in Chrome. In fact, content curation has intentionally remained a utilitarian tool in Chrome and across pretty much all browsers for years because people don't like it when you … [Read more...] about 5 more improvements Google Collections can make to become more usable
Chrome is consolidating all of your downloads into a new toolbar button
Google is working to create a more "out-in-the-open" experience for downloads in the Canary build right now with a brand new downloads button on the toolbar. For those who were unaware, the browser currently displays downloads and their progress only at the bottom of the window, but with this … [Read more...] about Chrome is consolidating all of your downloads into a new toolbar button
Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer has been discontinued
This past week was an emotional time for some users as the original Google Toolbar for Microsoft's Internet Explorer was discontinued. Oddly enough, December 11th was the toolbar's 21st birthday, and even though it was no longer being updated to our knowledge, Google left it running all these years. … [Read more...] about Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer has been discontinued
Chrome for Android adds price tracking and more to help you finish your Christmas shopping
As you make the final touches on your Christmas shopping for your family and friends, you likely have loads of Chrome tabs up for items you're mulling over but have yet to pull the trigger on. To help you along from consideration to purchasing, Google is adding several of Chrome for Desktop's newest … [Read more...] about Chrome for Android adds price tracking and more to help you finish your Christmas shopping
Changes are coming to the Chrome Web Store
For too long, Google’s Chrome Web Store has remained an outdated storefront with abandon-ware lining its shelves. In 2021, Chrome extensions began switching to the new Manifest Version 3 (MV3). This new format should make downloading extensions less of a risky proposition for the average consumer. … [Read more...] about Changes are coming to the Chrome Web Store
CrosPaper lets you set live wallpapers on your Chromebook, but that’s not its best trick
I'd say the wallpaper app on Chrome OS is fine. Just fine. It's not great or exceptional, and it certainly has a few areas I'd love to see it grow, but it does the basics when it comes to setting a background for your Chromebook's desktop. But, where there's room for improvement, a way to get … [Read more...] about CrosPaper lets you set live wallpapers on your Chromebook, but that’s not its best trick
