Google recently introduced the "Help me write" feature in Docs as part of its Duet AI for Google Workspace initiative. This new tool aims to enhance productivity and workflow by providing assistance with writing tasks (not replacing creativity or originality!). Many users who have gained access by … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about the new “Help me write” AI feature in Google Docs
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How to clean up broken web app icons in your Chromebook launcher
If you're a Chromebook user who heavily relies on web apps, you may have encountered the frustrating issue of generic grey icons appearing in your launcher. These placeholders with only the first letter of the app's name can clutter your workspace and make app identification a challenge. Oh, and … [Read more...] about How to clean up broken web app icons in your Chromebook launcher
Use this mass deletion trick in Gmail to declutter thousands of old and irrelevant messages at once
If you're anything like me, you get so burnt out on managing your Gmail that you just let it pile up for years at a time. Not important messages from family and colleagues, but all of the things you've signed up for that you just have no energy or interest in deleting or clicking through as they … [Read more...] about Use this mass deletion trick in Gmail to declutter thousands of old and irrelevant messages at once
Keep your passwords close: How to quickly access Password Manager on your Chromebook
In today's digital world, keeping your passwords close in case you need them and likewise keeping them current is essential. Sure, the autofill feature handles this for you per website, but there are times when you either don't have that enabled, that password isn't correct or up-to-date, so it … [Read more...] about Keep your passwords close: How to quickly access Password Manager on your Chromebook
Sleep timer, Episodes for later, and more: How to use the new podcast features in YouTube Music
With podcasts finally launching on YouTube Music and becoming widely available on the platform as of yesterday (at least for the United States), I realize that they're not for everyone. However, as someone who's keen to ditch Google Podcasts and have everything in one place where I already listen to … [Read more...] about Sleep timer, Episodes for later, and more: How to use the new podcast features in YouTube Music
How to use Bing AI on your Chromebook while Google figures out what it’s doing with Assistant
Google's Bard AI may or may not be the future of AI chatbots, but right now, it's really not looking like that's the case. Competitors like ChatGPT and Bing AI are already miles ahead of it in pretty much every area. With that being said, I'm going to go beyond showing you how to install and use … [Read more...] about How to use Bing AI on your Chromebook while Google figures out what it’s doing with Assistant
How-to use Android’s Nearby Share with your Mac
If there is one thing I do envy about Apple's ecosystem, it is the synergy between the company's various pieces of hardware. Moving between your Mac, iPhone and iPad has become a refined process that is all but unparalleled by any other hardware/software combo. (See? I can say nice things about … [Read more...] about How-to use Android’s Nearby Share with your Mac
Google Search for mobile does let you save websites to Collections, but it’s not obvious
Collections is a feature within Google Search that allows you to save recipes, images, Maps locations, and so much more across the company's services for later reference. It's a handy tool for anyone who needs to save things for a more appropriate time, like when they're in the kitchen cooking or … [Read more...] about Google Search for mobile does let you save websites to Collections, but it’s not obvious
Frustrated with Google Chat Spaces’ lack of a dark mode for your Tasks? Here’s a quick fix
Google Chat is a powerful productivity tool for companies, schools, families (yep), and even individuals alike. Built right into it are Spaces - individually sectioned-off chat rooms that can be set up to reflect projects or goals and keep things neat and tidy. What many people may not know, … [Read more...] about Frustrated with Google Chat Spaces’ lack of a dark mode for your Tasks? Here’s a quick fix
Microsoft Edge on Chromebooks: Why it doesn’t work and what to do about it
For those who are looking to use Microsoft Edge on their Chromebooks, you might run into a frustrating issue: the app simply doesn't load. Since its launch, many users have reported seeing a broken page icon when trying to open the Android app, and no amount of troubleshooting seems to fix the … [Read more...] about Microsoft Edge on Chromebooks: Why it doesn’t work and what to do about it
How to use ChatGPT on your Chromebook: Witness the future Google Assistant should have been
Have you ever wished that Google Assistant could do more? That it was more contextually aware, could carry a conversation better, or was just overall just more useful? I'm not saying it's dumb or anything, but it sure isn't what it used to be and it certainly isn't the future of virtual helpers we … [Read more...] about How to use ChatGPT on your Chromebook: Witness the future Google Assistant should have been
How to block a website on Google Chrome
Cue the As Seen On TV infomercial host! Do you struggle staying on task at work? Are you constantly finding yourself mindlessly scrolling through Facebook when you should be balancing spreadsheets? Are you addicted to Bored Panda? If this sounds familiar, do we have a deal for you. Okay, … [Read more...] about How to block a website on Google Chrome
