It's just not true that you can't teach an old dog new tricks. When it comes to Chromebooks and ChromeOS, I'm nearly as old of a dog as there is, and today I learned a new trackpad shortcut that I'm sure has been around for quite some time. As a matter of fact, the more I look, the more I'm … [Read more...] about This Chromebook trackpad shortcut is definitely not new, but is blowing my mind
Guides and How-To's
Of all the things we share with our readers, we get some of the most positive feedback concerning our guides and how-to articles. As many aren't fully familiar with the ins and outs of Chrome OS, these articles provide interesting and useful info for new and experienced users alike.
How to reduce broadcast delay on YouTube TV to stop live spoilers
There are times when you are watching something take place that is important and truly live, and the last thing you want is to get a text or be on a phone call and have a big moment completely spoiled. This is likely only an issue with live sports, but I suppose any live event being watched … [Read more...] about How to reduce broadcast delay on YouTube TV to stop live spoilers
How to use a Windows keyboard with a Chromebook
One way to get the most out of your Chromebook is to have some sort of desktop setup. I love the portability of my Chromebook, but when I want to get some work done I head to my desk, where I have an external monitor, a laptop stand on the side of that monitor, a keyboard, and a wireless mouse. One … [Read more...] about How to use a Windows keyboard with a Chromebook
How reset and revert your Chromebook to the previous version of Chrome OS
With the issues we've seen in the past couple ChromeOS updates - 118 and 119 - there's been a general messiness with the entire process that saw ChromeOS 119 pulled down from the updates server for a couple weeks. ChromeOS 119 is now back and thankfully this time around, a reversion wasn't … [Read more...] about How reset and revert your Chromebook to the previous version of Chrome OS
My Chromebook Plus features disappeared: here’s how I fixed it
I'm currently in the process of reviewing the Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus and a very strange thing occurred this morning as I sat down to write: all my Chromebook Plus features vanished. Checking around a bit, I realized I could no longer call up my cool, new camera tricks when needed, my … [Read more...] about My Chromebook Plus features disappeared: here’s how I fixed it
‘Extra dim’: Why your Google Pixel phone’s outdoor brightness probably sucks and how to fix it
I don't go outside often, but when I do, I make sure to enjoy some sun. Unfortunately, my Pixel 6 Pro can't exactly do the same, and often looks pretty dark in direct sunlight. It's really not that great at outdoor viewing to begin with, but I realized something today that I keep doing and figured I … [Read more...] about ‘Extra dim’: Why your Google Pixel phone’s outdoor brightness probably sucks and how to fix it
How to toggle your Chromebook’s night light filter or put it on a schedule
Anyone hoping to save their eyesight late at night can, of course, toggle dark mode on their Chromebook, but did you know there's another way to save your vision without sacrificing the light mode theme if you're a fan of it? Yep, it's called 'Night light'. Goodbye, blue light This feature is … [Read more...] about How to toggle your Chromebook’s night light filter or put it on a schedule
How to edit video like a pro with CapCut Online [VIDEO]
We get asked a lot about editing video on Chromebooks. Can it be done? What's the best tool? What are the limitations? Should I even bother? And up until recently, I met most of those questions with negative answers, basically instructing people to find another tool that better suits them if … [Read more...] about How to edit video like a pro with CapCut Online [VIDEO]
15 more things you probably didn’t know about Google Photos
Yesterday, I covered 10 things you probably didn't know about Google Photos. Because I got a bit carried away, it was originally supposed to be 35+ things, so I decided to break it into a separate article here today. Now, I'm going to share 15 more things you probably weren't aware that Google … [Read more...] about 15 more things you probably didn’t know about Google Photos
10 things you probably didn’t know about Google Photos
Contents You're all probably fairly familiar with Google Photos, especially as it took the world by storm and most Google Account holders started to trust the service with their memories and pictures of loved ones and adventure a handful of years back. In recently times, Google has really taken … [Read more...] about 10 things you probably didn’t know about Google Photos
How to make sure only certain email addresses can be used to sign into your Chromebook
Contents Are you trying to prevent anyone from signing into your Chromebook with their Google Account? Do you want to make sure only one account can be signed into each device you're managing? Today, I'm going to show you how to do just that. It's not exactly one of the features you think of when … [Read more...] about How to make sure only certain email addresses can be used to sign into your Chromebook
Tired of telling your Chromebook to restore your apps on startup? Here’s how to do it automatically
Contents I know I'm not the only one who feels a slight annoyance every time my Chromebook asks me if I want to restore apps and my browsing session after a restart or a crash. I know that I'm a tinkerer, and you may experience this less often, but the fact that Google even offers this is … [Read more...] about Tired of telling your Chromebook to restore your apps on startup? Here’s how to do it automatically
