Over the years, I've attempted several means of managing my work-life balance, creative personas, and even collaborative family efforts. Ultimately, Google Calendar has proven to be the best way to do so, but even it has flaws. For example, the only way to view all of my Calendars in one place on my … [Read more...] about To this day, Google still doesn’t have a way to handle duplicate events on shared calendars
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The Best Chromebooks of 2021 [VIDEO]
It's hard to believe we're already wrapping up 2021, but it's here whether we like it or not. With only a few weeks left in the year, it's that time again where we take a look back at all the Chromebooks that released and pick our favorites. This year's been different than most, however, as we've … [Read more...] about The Best Chromebooks of 2021 [VIDEO]
As ironic as it sounds, I hate that my Shopping List is stuck in Google Shopping
I've got 99 problems, and unfortunately, my shopping list is one. Ever since Google moved grocery shopping lists out of Google Keep and into Shopping as a service last April, I along with many others have been continually frustrated with that decision. The new location for them isn't bad, per se. It … [Read more...] about As ironic as it sounds, I hate that my Shopping List is stuck in Google Shopping
Microsoft Windows 11 SE seeks to take the education market back from Chromebooks
As reported by Windows Central, Microsoft is working on what could be dubbed the "Surface Laptop SE" and it's apparently being designed to compete with Chromebooks in the education market. Codenamed Tenjin, it will have an Intel Celeron N4120, and be low cost. It will likely ship with Windows 11 SE … [Read more...] about Microsoft Windows 11 SE seeks to take the education market back from Chromebooks
Here’s what Android apps running on Windows means for Chromebooks
When Microsoft first announced Android app support for Windows 11, beginning with its Insider Preview, many people got excited, myself included. Understandably so, right? There's literally an app for almost everything, and over the past two decades, they've taken the world by storm as utilities to … [Read more...] about Here’s what Android apps running on Windows means for Chromebooks
Why I’m struggling to choose between Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro [VIDEO]
This year with Google's new phones - the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro - I'm finding myself in a strange and unforeseen dilemma: I can't decide which one to buy. Look, I get it. I'm in a privileged position of having both of these new phones in my hand and have spent the last week or so getting to know both … [Read more...] about Why I’m struggling to choose between Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro [VIDEO]
As a man of color, I’m really looking forward to RealTone on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro
I’ll never forget: it was my senior year in high school, I was getting ready to take my girlfriend to senior prom, and graduation was just around the corner! I recall that time in my life with genuine fondness because there was a real and palpable level of excitement that followed me around … [Read more...] about As a man of color, I’m really looking forward to RealTone on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro
Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro reviews will arrive today, but beware of some of them
We've not been exactly clear on the embargo date for Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro reviews because, frankly, we weren't sure if the agreed embargo date was part of the actual embargo or not. If I agree not to share info about a product before a certain date, it's a blurry line on whether or not the date … [Read more...] about Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro reviews will arrive today, but beware of some of them
Opinion: Google’s vision of reaching the next billion users conflicts with its beta approach
I speak a ton about how Google is largely a company that's in perpetual beta, and how frustrating that can be for me as an avid user of its services and hardware. It has a vision of reaching the next billion users and with millions of new people coming online for the first time in their lives each … [Read more...] about Opinion: Google’s vision of reaching the next billion users conflicts with its beta approach
Surprising no one, Google Calendar built in a way for you to filter your view, but not a way to undo it
Have I mentioned lately how frustrating it is that Google drops half-baked features into its services and then leaves them to go off on new adventures? Well, in today's edition of 'What Heck Were They Thinking?', I visited my Google Calendar to plan my week only to find that toggling "Display this … [Read more...] about Surprising no one, Google Calendar built in a way for you to filter your view, but not a way to undo it
Google SVP ‘offers to help’ Apple bring RCS messages to iMessage
With the impending arrival of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, there's more talk of iPhone users thinking about trying out Android than I've seen in a long time. Don't get me wrong, it won't turn into much of a tide shift in the end, but the fact remains that Google has a compelling phone launch on its … [Read more...] about Google SVP ‘offers to help’ Apple bring RCS messages to iMessage
With so many Pixel 6 leaks, the Pixel Watch silence is deafening
It's no secret around here: we're hyped for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Between Google dripping out official details since August and the regular flow of leaks the past couple weeks, there's simply a ton of Pixel 6 news and hype going around right now. It seems this time around Google has put all … [Read more...] about With so many Pixel 6 leaks, the Pixel Watch silence is deafening
