Want the latest Chrome OS wallpapers for your device? Google continues to supply users with an abundance of creative, beautiful, and interesting pieces, and while these do become available right through the built-in Personalization app which can be found by right-clicking the “desktop” and choosing “Personalize”, or “Set Wallpaper”, we’re going to make an effort […]
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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.
How to turn on/off caps lock on your Chromebook
“How do you do CAPS?” is one of the most common questions that I, in my many years working in Tech Support, would get from my users when I was setting them up with a Chromebook. People are used to – and depend on – their Caps Lock key. Nevermind using Shift when you need […]
Continue ReadingHow to take a scrolling screenshot on your Chromebook or in the Chrome browser
If you’re interested in taking a “scrolling screenshot” or full webpage screenshot in Chrome or on your Chrome OS device, look no further! Today, I’m going to show you three different methods for getting the same end result – a vertical, extra-long screenshot that encapsulates all elements on the screen and not just what you […]
Continue ReadingHow to install Lightworks Video Editor on your Chromebook
As crazy as it may sound, it has been more than four years since we unearthed the container project that would eventually be responsible for bringing Linux to Chromebooks. It has also given us new tools such as Windows on Chrome OS thanks to the efforts of Parallels. When Google first announced Linux on Chromebooks […]
Continue ReadingHow to send and receive text messages on your Chromebook with Google Messages
Apple has long since provided a way for its users to send and receive text messages across their laptops and phones, but without something like Pushbullet, Android users have been stuck communicating with their friends and family only through their handsets. Google doesn’t have any sort of exclusivity on desktop messaging, because as web applications […]
Continue ReadingHow to turn off Google Assistant on your Chromebook and why you may want to
Google Assistant is great…most of the time. It’s fantastic for over a million actions – many of those which can transform the way we obtain and utilize information. There’s no denying that its presence in our lives has completely transformed the way we live, work, and interact with the world around us. However, just because […]
Continue ReadingIt’s okay to tell Google Assistant to self-destruct every once in a while
I’ve had my ups and downs with Google Assistant in the past, and have even written about how many of you have shared those frustrations. Unfortunately, a handful of users resort to cursing at their smart home speakers and displays in hopes of relieving the pressure of it being wrong in its responses so often. […]
Continue Reading[Updated link] How to pop Google Tasks out of Gmail and use it as a standalone web app
Updated link: Try clicking this link instead to access Google Tasks as a separate website! I love Google Tasks. Even though its identity has effectively been split between two different task management systems – one in Google Chat, and the other remaining traditionally named with just a new logo and a few new features, it’s […]
Continue ReadingHow to fix a Chromebook when your phone won’t show up in Connected Devices
Over the years, Connected Devices has become better and better with closer connections between your Chromebook and your Android phone. With advances in Phone Hub, our phones and Chromebooks work better together now than they ever have before, and more cool stuff is planned for the future, too. It shouldn’t be too long before we […]
Continue Reading10 Tips and Tricks to help you get the most out of Google Keep
As I previously stated in my Google Keep bulk editing article, Keep is one of my favorite services that the company offers. It’s lightweight and versatile in its offerings, even if those offerings are fairly vanilla. I actually love that about it. Where other notetaking services are complex and offer many features, Keep keeps it […]
Continue ReadingHow to move Keep notes between Google Accounts in bulk
One of my favorite Google services is Google Keep. I use it across all of my accounts as a journal of sorts for tracking my experiences, thoughts, and more. For work, I write down interesting article ideas, and for my game studio, I use it as a worldbuilding tool for my game universe. It’s one […]
Continue ReadingHow to use Google’s Storage Manager tool to free up space on your account
While Google One is relatively new on the scene and provides many unified tools for managing data for individuals and families alike, most users may not be aware of the built-in feature for freeing up storage space across their Google Account. “Storage Manager” by Google is a powerful system that takes advantage of the company’s […]
Continue ReadingHow to speed up your Chromebook if it’s running slowly
Chromebooks have come to be known for their lightweight operating system, but over the years as new features like Linux, Google Play apps, and more have been added, we’d be lying if we said it booted up as fast as it used to or remained just as speedy. This, of course, depends on how you […]
Continue ReadingHow to install VLC Media Player on your Chromebook and why you’d want to
VLC Media Player is not only free, but it’s also open-source and fantastic for a variety of video formats that aren’t traditionally supported on Chrome OS. For anyone who wants to watch a video directly from their thumb drive, hard drive, or SD card without needing to rely on Netflix, Google TV, or any other […]
Continue ReadingHow to free up your Google Photos storage space with Google’s own tools
Back in June of this year, Google made the move to stop allowing unlimited Google Photos storage. As a part of that move, they also introduced a new name for the lower-quality image upload option, changing it from the confusing “High Quality” to “Storage Saver.” As it was before, Storage Saver keeps your photos in […]
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