Update: This Chromebook Perk is now available internationally Google has been adamant about pushing apps for creativity on Chromebooks as it seeks to redefine its laptop operating system from a "Facebook machine" to a powerhouse of forward-thinking web technologies with limitless potential. … [Read more...] about [U] New Adobe Creative Cloud Express Perk lets you create logos, flyers, more on your Chromebook
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Yatta! I just drew manga with Google Arts and Culture’s Giga Manga web app and you can too
Over on Google's Arts & Culture blog this week, the company revealed a new interactive experiment that allows anyone to magically draw manga-style ink artwork, all while exploring and learning about the history of manga. For those who are unaware, this popular Japanese art style originated in … [Read more...] about Yatta! I just drew manga with Google Arts and Culture’s Giga Manga web app and you can too
Chromebook deals too hot to miss
It's shaping up to be an exciting year for Chrome OS hardware. We've got new tablets on the way that are actually interesting and soon, 12th Gen Alder Lake devices will be on shelves and users will have access to the most powerful Chromebooks ever made. These new devices are coming at a time when … [Read more...] about Chromebook deals too hot to miss
Rive 2 lets you create animations for the web, apps, and games right from your browser
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 the … [Read more...] about Rive 2 lets you create animations for the web, apps, and games right from your browser
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 … [Read more...] about Chromebooks to receive drastically improved palm rejection for notetaking and drawing
Professional 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 … [Read more...] about Professional video editor LumaFusion is being developed for Chromebooks
Cubasis 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 … [Read more...] about Cubasis 3 music studio and Piper Make coding for kids are now available as Chromebook Perks
‘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 … [Read more...] about ‘Cursive’ – a handwritten notes app is Google’s Chromebook-exclusive competitor to OneNote
6 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 … [Read more...] about 6 easy to use drawing apps for your kid’s Chromebook with no ads or in-app purchases
The 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. … [Read more...] about The artist’s guide to sketching and drawing on a Chromebook
With 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 been limited. I'm just … [Read more...] about With Krita, it may finally be time for desktop-class Android apps to arrive on Chromebooks
