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Just like that, Nearby Share on Chromebooks is pretty fantastic
It wasn't that long ago that we wrote about HP's new Quick Drop app and how seamless the usage was when the app was installed on both your phone and Chromebook. I distinctly remember thinking to myself as we made a video about the feature that I really wished Nearby Share would work just as simply. … [Read more...] about Just like that, Nearby Share on Chromebooks is pretty fantastic
Google Video should merge with Youtube or at least add grid view for search results
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
As Chromebooks continue to evolve, Google Assistant Discover remains absent
Google Discover is a fantastic and quick way in which most Android phone users (especially Pixel users) check what's happening in the world around them. One swipe from left to right on their phone's home screen produces a wealth of generated content both old and new without the need for them to open … [Read more...] about As Chromebooks continue to evolve, Google Assistant Discover remains absent
CES 2022: our favorite tech from Las Vegas this year
Another year, another CES in the books. Like last year, this show was, well, a bit different. Unlike last year, the show happened in-person and there were vendors and attendees in Las Vegas, but things were far from normal. With many exhibitors opting out of in-person meetings, many media outlets … [Read more...] about CES 2022: our favorite tech from Las Vegas this year
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
Opinion: Google Family Groups should include Contact sharing
Now that my son is old enough to use his own Google account for a few things like Google Play Books, kids Movies, and even Play Games, I spent some time going through all of my purchases across each service and cleaning them out so that my own account's suggestions no longer included Baby Shark and … [Read more...] about Opinion: Google Family Groups should include Contact sharing
Some of Our Favorite Tech From $20 to $2,000
If you are looking for some awesome tech, you have come to the right place! Today we are going to be talking about some of our favorite tech gadgets that we have enjoyed using in the past year with prices ranging from $20 all the way up to $2000. Oh, and we’re talking about any and all tech, not … [Read more...] about Some of Our Favorite Tech From $20 to $2,000
Why I think Google may ultimately share Tensor with other Chromebook makers
We aren't even to the point where Google has officially announced plans to bring their Tensor SoC to Chromebooks, but between leaked info, common sense, and gut feelings, I'd say a desktop version of Tensor is a foregone conclusion at this point. Reports put the arrival of Google's custom … [Read more...] about Why I think Google may ultimately share Tensor with other Chromebook makers
PSA: Keep your Chromebook in a case or this might happen to you
This weekend, I did something to my Chromebook that I've never done before. I dropped it on the concrete. It was a tiny fall, mind you, but the end result was no less catastrophic. I was riding to a Thanksgiving weekend dinner, watching some football and as the game wrapped up, I was a bit … [Read more...] about PSA: Keep your Chromebook in a case or this might happen to you
The problem with Youtube’s new autoplay video previews with sound feature
Earlier this week, Youtube made an odd, but interesting choice that I initially got excited about. It added autoplay videos to its homepage across virtually all platforms including Android and Chromecast with Google TV. I initially held off from writing up my thoughts on the matter because I … [Read more...] about The problem with Youtube’s new autoplay video previews with sound feature
The more I use the Chromebook Files app, the more I become upset with its idiosyncrasies
I've discussed at length recently how the Chromebook's Files app is lacking features compared to its Drive web app. Most evidently, this can be seen with the missing Workspaces feature that allows Workspace users to place files in a special group for editing with quick recall, similar to placing a … [Read more...] about The more I use the Chromebook Files app, the more I become upset with its idiosyncrasies
