Right now, all the buzz surrounding Google hardware is focused primarily on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. I get it and I totally understand it. Actually, I'm riding the hype train right there with everyone else and have pretty high expectations as I make my plans to return full-time Pixel phone … [Read more...] about Hey Google, there’s no reason not to give us a Tiger Lake Pixelbook Go update this year
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Chrome OS should make it easier to move apps and web apps between displays
With the introduction of Virtual Desks and the ability to move Android and Linux apps between them on Chromebooks, I've spent a lot of time attempting to construct the perfect productivity flow on Chrome OS. One of the primary ways I've come to use my device is with an external display - docked into … [Read more...] about Chrome OS should make it easier to move apps and web apps between displays
This upcoming change could make searching on Chromebooks more frustrating
Google is currently testing the ability to include helpful solutions to common Chromebook questions in the device's launcher for quick access. With just one tap of the 'Everything button', you will soon be able to find anything that exists over on the company's Chromebook Support forum. The same … [Read more...] about This upcoming change could make searching on Chromebooks more frustrating
[Opinion] Windows 11 tried to make Chromebooks irrelevant, but Google just destroyed its efforts
Updated: The title of this post was adjusted to reflect its editorial nature. Our apologies for the original title that alluded to the fact that this was anything other than that. I'm no application developer, so I won't pretend to understand the intricacies of Android Package files (APKs) … [Read more...] about [Opinion] Windows 11 tried to make Chromebooks irrelevant, but Google just destroyed its efforts
Windows 11 borrowed more than a few things from Chrome OS, but that’s not a bad thing
Microsoft's Windows 11 Preview 1 for Windows Insiders just became available a few days ago, and I installed it as soon as I could. There has been a lot of hype surrounding its refreshed visual design, and the idea of the O.G. operating system finally being modernized in a way that allowed it to … [Read more...] about Windows 11 borrowed more than a few things from Chrome OS, but that’s not a bad thing
Why I’ve lost hope for a new Pixelbook arriving anytime soon
It pains me to have to write this. It really does. However, I feel the need to share the very unfortunate evidence that leads me to the conclusion that Google may not be working on a new Pixelbook after all. With a few hopeful candidates in the queue, an almost-certain blockbuster Google hardware … [Read more...] about Why I’ve lost hope for a new Pixelbook arriving anytime soon
Seriously, affordable Chromebooks are getting really good [VIDEO]
Once upon a time, there was a relativley large divide between large and small-core Intel-based Chromebooks. Up to just a couple years ago, small-core Intel devices with Braswell or Apollo Lake chips were really hard to recommend to just about anyone. With cheap build quality, cheap … [Read more...] about Seriously, affordable Chromebooks are getting really good [VIDEO]
[Video] Here’s what Google’s new productivity launcher could look like when it’s finished
Last week, we discussed Google's new and exciting Productivity launcher which is being tested internally. It no longer takes up the full screen, and while it looks to be inspired by the current, modern design of the peeking launcher, it's as compact as the original launcher that Chrome OS shipped … [Read more...] about [Video] Here’s what Google’s new productivity launcher could look like when it’s finished
[U: Video] Here’s what Chrome OS would look like with Assistant Snapshot or a calendar tool
Update 6/15/21: Check out our video on what Material You might look like on Chromebooks below! Google recently spoke openly about wanting to further integrate its Assistant into Chrome OS in a more meaningful way, but we still don't exactly know what that means. It's only been just over a … [Read more...] about [U: Video] Here’s what Chrome OS would look like with Assistant Snapshot or a calendar tool
[U: Video] Here’s what Google’s new ‘Material You’ design could look like on Chromebooks
Update 6/15/21: Check out our video for what Material You might look like on Chromebooks below! Ever since Google announced its Material You design principles at this year's I/O conference a few weeks ago and since the company hinted that the new, custom styling based on your personal … [Read more...] about [U: Video] Here’s what Google’s new ‘Material You’ design could look like on Chromebooks
Changing Google Account information should be more user-friendly on Chromebooks
9to5Google's Abner Li posted an article this week showing off a new profile photo switcher in Gmail for Android that allows users to swap their account image directly from the app instead of having to open up the full Google Account settings page on the web. While useful, this shortcut is not … [Read more...] about Changing Google Account information should be more user-friendly on Chromebooks
Full Restore on Chromebooks will drive you crazy if you watch a lot of Youtube videos
Full Restore is a feature first introduced at the end of last year to Chromebook users. It allows you the option to automatically restore all of your existing apps and browser tabs after a reboot or if your device crashes under load. While quite possibly the one thing that I so desperately needed … [Read more...] about Full Restore on Chromebooks will drive you crazy if you watch a lot of Youtube videos
