As Chromecasts become more and more prevalent in both home and office environments, some of the finer points simply get missed and the lesser-known options are simply forgotten. … [Read more...] about Setting Up Chromecast Backgrounds: Personal Images and More
Guides and How-To's
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Google Home Not Responding? Try This
I bought a Google Home the day it came out, knowing full-well I was making what amounted to a Beta purchase. As time has passed, Google Home has become better at many things. But, out of the blue a few weeks ago, it simply stopped responding to questions and commands. … [Read more...] about Google Home Not Responding? Try This
Google Rolls Out New Wave Of Chromebook Tutorial Videos
In a very encouraging move, Google has unveiled 8 new videos that serve as solid tutorials for newer Chromebook users. … [Read more...] about Google Rolls Out New Wave Of Chromebook Tutorial Videos
Chromebook How To: Using Extensions In Incognito Mode
Chrome's incognito mode can be a useful tool for various reasons. For those of you familiar with it you likely know your own use-case for incognito mode, so we'll skip the multitude of scenarios for which it can be applied. … [Read more...] about Chromebook How To: Using Extensions In Incognito Mode
Expand Your Chromebook Storage: Sandisk Ultra Fit 128GB
Though primarily a cloud-based ecosystem, Chrome OS and the Chromebooks it powers can still benefit in some ways from exapnded storage options. As newer devices are shipping with eMMC storage soldered on the board, easy SSD upgrades are becoming a thing of the past. There are options, though. … [Read more...] about Expand Your Chromebook Storage: Sandisk Ultra Fit 128GB
How To Get a Cache-Free Refresh On Your Chromebook
Some sites (including ours) leverage browser caching in order to speed up delivery of the site's assets to your browser. It is effective and goes unnoticed most times. But there are times you need a fresh reload of a page, and a cached page just won't do. Here's how to fix it. … [Read more...] about How To Get a Cache-Free Refresh On Your Chromebook
Android Apps on The ASUS Chromebook C302CA
Just yesterday, we were able to get our hands on the ASUS C302CA and get the unboxing on video. One of the things that was clear from the initial boot up was that Android Apps are not available out of the box. But that doesn't mean they aren't there, completely. … [Read more...] about Android Apps on The ASUS Chromebook C302CA
Master Your Chromebook Touchpad In Minutes
Whether you are new to Chromebooks or have used one for some time now, there are some tips and tricks involving the touchpad that, for me at least, have become perhaps my favorite part of a Chromebook. I'd like to share those with you so you can master your Chromebook touchpad as well. … [Read more...] about Master Your Chromebook Touchpad In Minutes
New To Chromebooks? Here Are Some Keyboard Shortcuts You May Be Looking For
Perhaps you've just found yourself in possession of a nice, new Chromebook. Maybe you've been here for a while. Either way, there are a few keyboard shortcuts that newer and older users alike and may find themselves searching for. … [Read more...] about New To Chromebooks? Here Are Some Keyboard Shortcuts You May Be Looking For
Chrome Remote Desktop Setup: Windows/MacOS/Linux
Chrome Remote Desktop has been around since the early days of Chrome. Even before Chrome OS existed, Chrome Remote Desktop was a shining example of how powerful the Chrome apps could be. For those who've never heard of it or never used it, we wanted to quickly showcase how simple setup is for a … [Read more...] about Chrome Remote Desktop Setup: Windows/MacOS/Linux
Chromebook How To: Setting Up Your New Device
So, you got a new Chromebook. Now what? No worries, setting up your shiny new Chromebook couldn't be more simple. Here we will walk you through the steps and have you up and running in a matter of minutes. … [Read more...] about Chromebook How To: Setting Up Your New Device
How To Use Dropbox With Your Chromebook
If you are newer to the Chrome OS and Chromebook experience, chances are you are coming from a Windows or Mac OS background. Many users from those platforms use or have used Dropbox as their go-to cloud storage as opposed to Google Drive. The great news is you can still use it in the same awesome … [Read more...] about How To Use Dropbox With Your Chromebook
