Google is now rolling out its Enhanced Smart Fill feature as a part of its Workspace Labs AI initiative. If you’re looking to automate finding relationships between column pairs and swiftly filling in the corresponding values, this is worth exploring. Don’t worry, I’m going to go over how to use it here in a moment, […]
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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.
There are two ways to set a timer on your Chromebook, and the second is not at all obvious
Have you ever wanted to set a timer without having to deal with Google Assistant and its ridiculously annoying mishaps? Don’t have Assistant nearby? I mean, depending on who you are, that’s common. Did you know that, despite Google’s lack of advertising it, there are actually two methods for setting a timer on your Chromebook? […]
Continue ReadingHow to change the position of your Chromebook’s shelf, and why you may or may not want to
Chromebooks are known for their simplicity and now for their user-friendly Material You interface. But let’s talk about one aspect of customization that often flies under the radar: shelf positioning. Most of us are content with the default bottom placement, akin to the familiar Windows taskbar. But have you ever considered shifting it to the […]
Continue ReadingUPDATE: How to try out Google’s new decoupled Chrome browser on Chromebooks
UPDATE – 8/25/2023: What a difference a couple days makes! With ChromeOS 116 rolling out to most device models today, things have changed a bit. Thanks to one of our readers (thanks Eli Fennell!), we were quickly made aware this morning that the flags I point out to use in this post are no longer […]
Continue ReadingWax on, wax off: Google will remind you to clean your Pixel Buds, but don’t wait until they do
Let’s face it, earbuds get dirty – often. The sad reality is that they’re a breeding ground for bacteria, even if you clean your ears daily (as you should!) One thing many Pixel Bud users probably forget more often than that though, is the fact that they need to clean their earbuds too. Fortunately, Google […]
Continue ReadingHow to connect your Apple AirPods to your Chromebook: A Simple Guide
As technology continues to evolve, we’re finding that gadgets from different ecosystems can often work quite well together. Take, for instance, the Apple AirPods (or any Apple headphones for that matter). They were designed with Apple’s ecosystem in mind, but they can be used with any device that has Bluetooth functionality – including Chromebooks. So, […]
Continue ReadingHow to use Google Keep like a pro in the classroom
Back to School season is in full swing, and today, I wanted to equip you for success with quite honestly one of the best notetaking tools in the world (besides paper and pencil, of course!). Sure, it could make some improvements, and I’d kill for a Google-branded E Ink paper tablet for jotting things down, […]
Continue ReadingHow to install and use Citrix Workspace on your Chromebook in 2023
Google has done a lot in recent years to turn Chromebooks into more diverse, capable machines, but millions of businesses, schools, and people across the globe use Citrix Workspace to remotely tap into the extensive power of full on Windows and Mac desktops and crush work. Citrix gives you access to all your work resources […]
Continue ReadingHow to copy and paste on a Chromebook like a pro [VIDEO]
One of the most common inquiries we receive about Chromebooks involves the copy and paste function. Though the shortcuts for these actions are pretty cut and dry, Chromebooks now have an advanced copy-pasting technique that is more versatile and useful than the traditional method. Once you understand how to use it, you’ll be copy/pasting like […]
Continue ReadingYou’ve been using Google Calendar wrong all along: Don’t just schedule experiences, capture them
We live in a fast-paced world where planning for the future has become second nature to us. Google Calendar has been our trusty companion in scheduling upcoming events, meetings, and gatherings. But what if I told you that you’re missing out on an incredible aspect of it that could add a touch of mindfulness and […]
Continue ReadingGoodbye Twitter: The bird is now your “X”, here’s how to update your Chromebook web app
“Genius, playboy, billionaire (philanthropist)?” – you know I’m talking about Elon Musk, right? The mind behind SpaceX and Tesla has pulled off another heist. He’s bagged Twitter for a hefty $44 billion and spun it into something entirely different. Love him or hate him, he’s axed the old Twitter name and logo, and as of […]
Continue ReadingHow to generate a fitness routine and crush it with Google Docs’ ‘Help me write’ feature
I’ve written extensively in the past about Google’s new Smart Canvas tools and, quite honestly, I’ve become a huge fan. These nifty tools, including smart chips, tables and more, have practically reinvented Google Docs for the new age. Now, it’s not just a writing tool, but a potential replacement for apps like Notion. You could […]
Continue ReadingAdd emoji to Calendar events, YouTube Playlists, Collections and more to make them glanceable
The Bullet Journal is a system developed by Ryder Carroll and blends tasks, notes or thoughts, events, and more into one single notebook. It’s an “analog productivity system for the digital age”. It’s basically a mindfulness practice disguised as a productivity system and the goal is to help you find the sweet spot between what […]
Continue ReadingHow to personalize your Android phone’s appearance with Emoji Kitchen wallpapers
Google’s I/O conference this year brought with it exciting new developments, with one of the standout announcements being the roll-out of Emoji-based wallpaper styling options for Android. As per 9to5Google, this new feature is currently available for some users running Android 14 Beta 3, and while it’s still in the trial phase, we can expect […]
Continue ReadingHow to disable Google Drive email spam and centralize file changes and requests in one place
If you use Google Drive as much as I do, then you’ll know all too painfully well how many emails you get whenever someone makes a change to a file, invites you, or requests access, among many other things. Today, I’m going to show you how to use the Google Drive bot inside of Google […]
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