As the holidays inch closer, the Chrome team is releasing their final build of the year. Focusing heavily on their desire to help users get things done and reclaim precious time has been a goal of most of Google's app and service updates lately, especially across Maps, Search, and more. Chrome 87 is … [Read more...] about Chrome 87 brings the largest speed and battery improvements in years, new productivity features
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G Suite is out, say hello to Google Workspace
It appears that Google is making an attempt to reinvent itself now that the company is becoming more of a household name for not only services but also hardware. The highly-anticipated Chromecast comes bearing a remote but also introduces the completely reimagined Google TV that will take the place … [Read more...] about G Suite is out, say hello to Google Workspace
Window Naming: Another browser productivity tool lands in Chrome OS Canary
The addition of Virtual Desks to the Chrome OS workspace has brought an entirely new level of functionality and productivity to the ecosystem. Users can keep their individual desks organized and curated and that can result in a massive boost to streamlining workflow. Building on this productive … [Read more...] about Window Naming: Another browser productivity tool lands in Chrome OS Canary
Google Meet is finally adding attendance taking for G Suite but there’s a catch
Video conferencing has become an everyday event for millions of employees and students alike and for that reason, chat platforms have been forced to evolve to meet the ever-growing need of these users. Blurred backgrounds, noise cancellation, grid view and more have all made appearances on various … [Read more...] about Google Meet is finally adding attendance taking for G Suite but there’s a catch
Chrome’s ‘Read Later’ now called ‘Reading List’ with working read, unread and delete buttons
When we first started hearing of the new 'Read Later' feature being worked on for Chrome, I was initially very excited. Google has a fantastic service called Collections that works mainly with its own search app and I desperately wanted Chrome to have the innate ability to share web content … [Read more...] about Chrome’s ‘Read Later’ now called ‘Reading List’ with working read, unread and delete buttons
Chrome will soon hide embarrassing notifications while sharing your screen
We've all been there. It's OK. You are in a meeting - Google Meet, Zoom, etc. - and you are tasked with sharing your display in order to help the others in the call visualize what it is the group is discussing. You click that present button and right in the middle of making a very serious point, … [Read more...] about Chrome will soon hide embarrassing notifications while sharing your screen
First Look: Lacros splits Chrome from Chrome OS to extend the life of your Chromebook
I can not tell you how long I have been waiting for this day. Well, actually, it's been right at four months but who's counting? In late April, Kyle Bradshaw uncovered a new project in the Chromium repository dubbed 'lacros'. It wasn't entirely clear at that point what Google was up to but signs … [Read more...] about First Look: Lacros splits Chrome from Chrome OS to extend the life of your Chromebook
Two simple ways to grab a full-page website screenshot on a Chromebook
As more and more of us find ourselves working and learning remotely, collaboration and teamwork become a tad more difficult. After all, simple tasks like reviewing a document or design template aren't as straight forward as they once were when most of us were in shared workspaces. Without the … [Read more...] about Two simple ways to grab a full-page website screenshot on a Chromebook
Chrome 87 Canary completely overhauls the profile setup UI
Of the many things Chrome OS and the Chrome browser share, account switching is not one of them. That isn't to say there aren't similar behaviors between the two, but the way they handle moving from one account to another is a very different experience when sat side by side. For Chrome OS, you … [Read more...] about Chrome 87 Canary completely overhauls the profile setup UI
3 Google Meet add-ons for attendance, hand-raising and push-to-talk
Class is in session for thousands of students and many will be learning remotely using tools such as Google Classroom and Google Meet. Since the onset of the pandemic that sent so many of us into our homes, Google Meet, Zoom and other video conferencing platforms have experienced explosive growth … [Read more...] about 3 Google Meet add-ons for attendance, hand-raising and push-to-talk
Chrome 85 update brings tab-focused productivity features and more speed
Chrome 85 should be rolling out to Windows, Mac, Linux and Android users over the next few days and with it comes a cartload of productivity tools to help you navigate the web with ease. In addition to new and updated tools, the Chrome developer team has made some changes under the hood that will … [Read more...] about Chrome 85 update brings tab-focused productivity features and more speed
‘Kaleidoscope’ for Chrome may become a single media hub for all your streaming services
In the past few years, streaming services have slowly taken the place of cable and satelite companies for many users. When YouTube TV debuted in our area, I was quick to cut the cord and I've not looked back since. While I don't save a ton of money over the older, more-classic models of media … [Read more...] about ‘Kaleidoscope’ for Chrome may become a single media hub for all your streaming services
