Halloween is right around the corner, which means it's time to put the final touches on your costume and find the perfect spooky decorations. Whether you are preparing for a Halloween party or just getting ready for some trick-or-treaters, Google Nest has some frightful tricks up its sleeve to make … [Read more...] about 6 spooky Google smart home tricks you can try this Halloween
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.
Google Photos now accessible in Chrome OS Files app…sort of
Google is so close to closing the gap when using a Chromebook and Google Photos. For many users, Google really ruined the slightly-confusing workflow that allowed Chromebook users to access their Google Photos directly from the Chrome OS Files app when they removed the sync between Photos and … [Read more...] about Google Photos now accessible in Chrome OS Files app…sort of
5 best ways to leverage Google Assistant on your Chromebook
Using the Google Assistant on my phone and smart speakers has become part of my daily workflow. From getting the forecast in the morning, to setting reminders while I am working, or getting recipes in the evening when I need help with dinner ideas, the Assistant is always there to lend a helping … [Read more...] about 5 best ways to leverage Google Assistant on your Chromebook
Chromebook Tip Tuesday: How to use Google Drive to never lose your downloads [VIDEO]
We've all been there. You have one or two devices you primarily do your work on and just when you need that one file that you were dealing with earlier in the day, your device you have with you doesn't have the file you need to finish the job. It's happened to me on countless occasions and I'm … [Read more...] about Chromebook Tip Tuesday: How to use Google Drive to never lose your downloads [VIDEO]
Chromebook Tip Tuesday: Why you should you try out the Beta and Dev Channels of Chrome OS [VIDEO]
Chrome OS, for many users, is a completely new computing experience. Along with a new paradigm of computing, cloud-first thinking, and a different user interface than what most people are used to, Chrome OS brings a rather novel concept of simple, approachable access to multiple development and … [Read more...] about Chromebook Tip Tuesday: Why you should you try out the Beta and Dev Channels of Chrome OS [VIDEO]
The full Virtual Desks experience landing in Chrome OS 78 with a big change to trackpad gestures
Virtual Desks on Chrome OS have been a great productivity addition to the workflow of many Chromebook users, but the entire experience has yet to actually roll out. Sure, the ability to turn on a flag and technically use multiple desktops is already there in Chrome OS 76, but the full experience … [Read more...] about The full Virtual Desks experience landing in Chrome OS 78 with a big change to trackpad gestures
Google ‘Friends Ross’ and if you’re a fan of the show, just enjoy yourself
Just as Google is wont to do, they have gone and added customized search results for yet another popular entity: Friends. Though the internet is continuously split on whether or not 'Friends' is a worthwhile show to keep around or just a 90's relic that needs to be removed from the common … [Read more...] about Google ‘Friends Ross’ and if you’re a fan of the show, just enjoy yourself
You can now enable Chrome OS 78’s lockscreen media control widget
We wrote about the upcoming lock screen media controls coming to Chrome OS back in July and filed the feature away since that point. Don't get me wrong, I love the idea of being able to see what is playing on my Chromebook as I approach it from the lock screen, but after seeing the feature being … [Read more...] about You can now enable Chrome OS 78’s lockscreen media control widget
How to fix Chrome OS 76 bug that blocks Android apps from internet access
Just this week we began receiving reports of Chromebook devices losing internet connectivity only within Android apps. To be fair, we've seen this bug arise in the past and it was generally quick to be squashed and only present in Beta and Dev Channels of Chrome OS. This time around, however, the … [Read more...] about How to fix Chrome OS 76 bug that blocks Android apps from internet access
Unlock this extremely useful hidden feature that shipped with Chrome OS 76
Chrome OS 76 is nearly old news at this point. In a world where updates happen every six weeks and sometimes get delayed just a bit, six weeks can fly by in the blink of an eye. With Chrome OS 76, we saw all sorts of new features both out of the box and behind flags (like Virtual Desks). One … [Read more...] about Unlock this extremely useful hidden feature that shipped with Chrome OS 76
This new feature in Chrome OS 76 makes Android feel so much more native on Chromebooks
One of the new features that rolled out in Chrome OS 76 that has flown under the radar a bit is the addition of multiple account sign-ins from the People tab in your Chromebook settings. For long-time Chromebook users, it would be easy to overlook this setting as unimportant, but don't be fooled … [Read more...] about This new feature in Chrome OS 76 makes Android feel so much more native on Chromebooks
ASUS Chromebox 3: Cheap and easy RAM upgrade [VIDEO]
Chromeboxes have seen a major resurgence over the past couple of years and rightfully so. With the addition of Android and Linux apps, the lightweight, relatively inexpensive desktop boxes make the perfect setup for just about any user. Celeron-based models will run you less than $300 and as you can … [Read more...] about ASUS Chromebox 3: Cheap and easy RAM upgrade [VIDEO]