We talked a bit about all the things Google Home can and cannot do at this very early point in its life. While that list feels a bit lopsided towards the cannot’s at this time, it doesn’t mean that there aren’t options available currently.
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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.
Chromecast Offers: What They Are and Where To Find Them
Did you just buy a shiny, new Chromecast this weekend? Maybe you’ve had one for a long time. Maybe you are thinking about getting one soon or hoping to get one for Christmas. No matter your situation, one thing you should be aware of if you own a Chromecast is where to find offers.
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13-Inch Chromebooks Get New Resolution Scaling Option
I’ve mentioned this in a couple reviews and other articles having to do with displays on Chromebooks, but I wanted to make sure that there was a quick article dedicated to one of my favorite new features of Chrome OS. This change seems to be only applying to Chromebooks in the 13-inch range at this […]
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Chromecast and Google Home: What You Can and Can’t Do
We’ve talked before and you’ve likely heard around the internet that Google Home, for all its awesome ability, is not much more than a Chromecast in a jar’s clothing. One of the greatest features of Home is the ability to cast content with only your voice, and while there are quite a few things you […]
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Chromecast and Google Home Power On Your TV With Your Voice
There is a little-known technology that exists on a lot of TVs out there called CEC. It shows up and is helpful in ways most people either take for granted or simply don’t realize. Today, I want to show you how to use it to do something really cool.
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Chrome Developer For Android Gets Bottom URL Bar
Last month we saw the release of Chrome Canary for Android to the Google Play Store. The pre-developer release allows public users to preview upcoming features and provide feedback to developers to resolve bugs and security issues.
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Chromecast Ultra: 4K Content You Can Stream Right Now
In the coming month of November, we should see 3 new #madebyGoogle devices start hitting shelves and shipping from your favorite online vendors. Google Home, Google Wifi and Chromecast Ultra should all see the light of day this month, but one of those really needs particular content to be truly useful: Chromecast Ultra. So we’ve […]
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Android Apps Arrive on Dell Chromebook 13 In Beta Channel: Caveats Apply
Screenshot from a Dell Chromebook 13 running Android Apps. You read that right! Dell is next in line to see Android Apps arrive in the Beta Channel of Chrome OS. As the title implies, there are some caveats here and we are going to go through them quickly. Those things aside, The Dell Chromebook 13 […]
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Google Hangouts Gets Updated To Version 14 With Some New Tricks
It seems like it was just yesterday that we were awaiting an update to version 13 of Google Hangouts with its host of new emoticons and stability improvements. And while Google is trying to really market Allo to its growing consumer base, Hangouts looks to be in continued development as it makes the shift to […]
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Acer R13 Gets Android Apps in Beta Channel
In a bit of a disappointing move, the Acer R13 shipped without Android Apps available. That, however, looks to be changing right now.
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Chromecast Setup Changes: Today Google Cast Becomes Google Home
We reported on this upcoming change not too long ago, so this isn’t really a surprise. However, I’m sure there are folks who didn’t read that article and may be wondering why they are seeing an update to an app they didn’t download.
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Chrome Remote Desktop Latest Update (53) Adds Remote Sound Support
Just recently, the very helpful Chrome Remote Desktop app has been updated to version 53 and brings about a great addition in the update. Audio is now automatically routed to the remote device with no setup needed.
Continue ReadingChromecast Ultra: What You’ll Need To Stream 4K
Thinking about picking up the latest take on Chromecast? If you want a future-proof streaming device that will begin taking advantage of the growing library of 4K content, the Chromecast Ultra is the way to go. But, for those who haven’t really looked into 4K until now, here are some things to keep in mind.
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Another Reason To Choose Chromecast v2 Over The New Chromecast Ultra
The Chromecast Ultra is looming with a release date due in the upcoming weeks. As awesome as new tech is and as great as it is to have the latest/greatest devices, sometimes the things we have right now are still a better fit.
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Chromecast Now Works With Facebook Videos
In a move long overdue, Facebook videos on your phone or tablet will finally employ the Google Cast API. What this means for all you cat video and meme viewers is simple sharing is now just a button away.
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