With web applications on the rise in place of traditional applications, I’ve had a mind as of late to cover some of my favorite web-based software so that whether you’re using a Chromebook or just the Chrome browser on your Mac or Windows PC, you can benefit from or at least get a taste of […]
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Chromebooks to receive drastically improved palm rejection for notetaking and drawing
I love drawing and taking notes on my Chromebooks. Whether it’s Google’s new Cursive application, my favorite app of all time, Google Keep, or even something like Artflow Studio, Sketchbook Pro, or Adobe Sketch, I’m addicted to finding the best method for placing my thoughts and creative energy into digital formats without having to rely […]
Continue ReadingProfessional video editor LumaFusion is being developed for Chromebooks
It seems like every time I figuratively blink, another creative powerhouse of an application that used to be completely out of the question for Chromebooks is being developed or ported natively for Google’s operating system. Chromebooks used to be associated with web browsing and nothing more, but now, they’re truly coming into their own and […]
Continue ReadingCubasis 3 music studio and Piper Make coding for kids are now available as Chromebook Perks
Over the past year, Google has added a slew of Chromebook Perks for creative users to claim in order to get the most of their devices. Initially, it gave away subscriptions to Adobe Spark, BeFunky Plus, WeVideo, Canva, PicsArt, and Kapwing video editor, and then shortly thereafter, a powerful Photoshop alternative – Clip Studio Paint […]
Continue Reading‘Cursive’ – a handwritten notes app is Google’s Chromebook-exclusive competitor to OneNote
Cursive is an interesting surprise from Google – a handwriting and notes app developed directly by the tech giant that’s meant to complement HP’s new X2 11 Chromebook. It’s launching first on this new device and then later this year as a progressive web application (PWA) on other Chromebooks. At first blush, it looks very […]
Continue ReadingTayasui Sketches joins your free Chromebook Perks to bring you more creative goodness
Google’s Chromebook Perks program just keeps getting sweeter and sweeter. In addition to getting three free months of Clip Studio Paint to use in conjunction with the world’s first Wacom graphics tablet for Chromebook users, and tons of other gaming, art, and entertainment freebies, you can now claim Tayasui Sketches! Tayasui Sketches lets you draw […]
Continue ReadingIntroducing the One by Wacom – the first fully compatible graphics tablet for Chromebooks
If you recall in my article titled ‘The artist’s guide to sketching and drawing on a Chromebook‘, I drove home the point that Wacom’s graphics tablets weren’t able to be used with Chromebooks due to their reliance on software drivers which were only compatible with Windows and macOS. Instead, artists would need to purchase a […]
Continue ReadingChromebooks finally have a powerful Photoshop alternative – Clip Studio Paint joins your free perks
By now, you’re probably no stranger to Chromebook Perks – Google’s free goodies for Chromebook owners meant to kickstart their journey with their new device and get the most out of it by providing them with free trials to popular apps, games, and services. From notetaking apps to Disney+, a full year of Google One, […]
Continue Reading6 easy to use drawing apps for your kid’s Chromebook with no ads or in-app purchases
Last week, I published an article called The artist’s guide to drawing and sketching on a Chromebook, in which I covered several of the most popular drawing apps. Today, I’ll be going over six ways your child can draw on their Chromebook with virtually no learning curve. Keep in mind that these apps are extremely […]
Continue ReadingThe artist’s guide to sketching and drawing on a Chromebook
Chromebooks have evolved a lot over the past few years and along with them, users have too. Having once simply used Google’s laptops for data entry and web browsing, many people are now getting comfortable with them and want to explore new ways that they can fit into their technological lifestyle. For some, that includes […]
Continue ReadingWith Krita, it may finally be time for desktop-class Android apps to arrive on Chromebooks
Let’s get this out of the way: I’m no artist. At least not with a pencil, pen, chalk, or a brush in my hand. I’d love to be and I spent a good deal of time re-sketching comic book frames of Batman when I was younger, but my drawing/painting abilities on my own have always […]
Continue ReadingChrome Canvas: A Web App For Drawing On Your Chromebook From Google
Pen support has been a normality in Chrome OS since the early days of Chrome Unboxed. The device that pioneered the entire effort was one we tracked from the earliest stages: the Samsung Chromebook Plus. I remember stumbling upon pen support for what was known as ‘Kevin’ at the time and being so excited to […]
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