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Chromebook tablets need two ChromeOS changes to be truly great
In preparation for the official release of the Pixel Tablet just around the corner, I've been doing a bit more research on Android tablets in general. I've used the OnePlus Pad (a friend has one), I've toyed with Samsung tablets, and I've messed around with Apple's latest take on iPadOS. And after … [Read more...] about Chromebook tablets need two ChromeOS changes to be truly great
Now that I’m using Google Tasks a lot more, I wish it had a ‘Today’ view like its competitors
Ever since Google nixed the Calendar reminders for Keep and Assistant, I’ve been a bit salty, but I’m quickly coming around to the idea of a combined task and reminder system with Google Tasks. Setting a deadline for a task is pretty much the same exact thing, after all. That being said, I’m still … [Read more...] about Now that I’m using Google Tasks a lot more, I wish it had a ‘Today’ view like its competitors
“I don’t know, but I found these results”: Google Assistant appears to be quiet quitting this year
I've been on the offensive against Google Assistant this year, and I'm not ashamed of it either. The virtual assistant has gone from world class to dumber than a box of rocks. It consistently fails to respond, toggle lights, performs completely unrelated actions, and more. It's just so bad that I … [Read more...] about “I don’t know, but I found these results”: Google Assistant appears to be quiet quitting this year
5 things Google Smart Canvas really needs to improve
I’m leaning all in on this Google Smart Canvas thing here, so as I said in previous articles, you’re going to see me talking about it a lot more often as I explore its capabilities and use cases. I recently talked about how you could inject a writing timer or stopwatch for your creativity or work in … [Read more...] about 5 things Google Smart Canvas really needs to improve
I’ve fallen in love with Google Docs all over again thanks to Pageless view and Smart Canvas
I’ve got a bit of an addiction to Google’s new Smart Canvas features. After the company introduced the dynamic, modernized Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides tools that were created to help you increase your productivity and add a bit of creative and personalized flair to your files, I tinkered a bit, … [Read more...] about I’ve fallen in love with Google Docs all over again thanks to Pageless view and Smart Canvas
Chrome Extensions take too much work to toggle on and off, and it needs to change
I was installing the Dark Reader Chrome extension for late-night Google Docs work yesterday and I noticed something that hadn't quite annoyed me until now. You see, most of the time when I install an extension, it stays on indefinitely. However, with something like Dark Reader, I like to toggle it … [Read more...] about Chrome Extensions take too much work to toggle on and off, and it needs to change
I wish Google Search and Assistant accepted mixed bilingual input for voice queries
Yesterday, I was using the Google Search app on my Pixel phone and I tried to ask it and Assistant how to say something Japanese in English to verify that I was learning the best approach to the language in the Duolingo app for professions. Upon asking "(Hey Google,) How do you say 'bengoshi' in … [Read more...] about I wish Google Search and Assistant accepted mixed bilingual input for voice queries
Why solid, affordable devices will be Google’s salvation for consumer Chromebooks
I thought by now things might be different. I really thought there was going to be a wider appeal for general consumers in the higher end of the Chromebook market. But the more I step back and look at where things are, the more confident I become that Chromebooks won't truly break through in the … [Read more...] about Why solid, affordable devices will be Google’s salvation for consumer Chromebooks
Yes, your Chromebook technically has a clock app, but Google still refuses to make it accessible
You may not realize it until you open your Chromebook launcher and search for it, only to be disappointed, but unlike other operating systems such as Windows, ChromeOS has no clock app! Well, that's not entirely true, but it's just not native - let me explain. Since 2017, it's technically been … [Read more...] about Yes, your Chromebook technically has a clock app, but Google still refuses to make it accessible
Comment: Having pinned apps sync across Chromebooks and tablets makes no sense
Tailored devices deserve tailored experiences There's something that's been bothering me for the past few years, and I feel that the fix should be rather simple. Currently, one set of applications and data are synchronized across all of your ChromeOS devices that have your Google Account logged … [Read more...] about Comment: Having pinned apps sync across Chromebooks and tablets makes no sense
Why next-gen Chromebook tablets may finally give us a great overall ChromeOS pen experience [VIDEO]
USI pen support has been a thing for Chromebooks for quite some time now, but that doesn't really mean that the experience has been what most users want in a stylus for their Chromebook. Artists aside, what most users are really after is the ability to take solid notes and make simple sketches on … [Read more...] about Why next-gen Chromebook tablets may finally give us a great overall ChromeOS pen experience [VIDEO]
