Part of life on the internet in 2020 is the use of OTPs, also known as one time passwords. The feature is a standard protocol for 2-factor authentications and is honestly my go-to method for double-securing my logins. In case you aren't familiar, the process is pretty simple. On accounts you … [Read more...] about Google is prepping a feature that will clean up your Messages inbox
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The Chromebook Files app is finally getting a proper trash can
When I came upon this commit last night, it took me a second to get my head around the fact that a proper trash feature has never existed for the Chrome OS files app. Sure, Google Drive has a trash bin and it works just like any other trash collector has worked on any other system since Windows 95 … [Read more...] about The Chromebook Files app is finally getting a proper trash can
An early look at the upcoming diagnostic app for Chromebooks
In late August, we discovered a new project that will soon bring a diagnostic app to Chrome OS. Presumably, this new system application would give users a quick look at basic system information such as CPU and RAM usage. According to the initial commits, the Diagnostic app would also allow users to … [Read more...] about An early look at the upcoming diagnostic app for Chromebooks
How to customize your Chromebook’s cursor for accessibility and style
If you look at Mac or Windows, you'll notice that they have a white cursor for pointing. Chrome OS is the only operating system that uses a black cursor in an effort to increase its visibility. The high contrast of the black makes it easy to see on most backgrounds, especially as 90% of the internet … [Read more...] about How to customize your Chromebook’s cursor for accessibility and style
G Suite File Stream now allows personal Gmail accounts to sync Drive with their PC or Mac
For regular users, Google's Backup and Sync tool allows them to download their entire Google Drive or select files and folders to their Mac or PC's local storage. You can think of this just like you would something like Dropbox where it creates a local folder on the user's hard drive. Any changes … [Read more...] about G Suite File Stream now allows personal Gmail accounts to sync Drive with their PC or Mac
Google Docs rolls out built-in citation and bibliography tool for all users
Over the years, Google Docs has become a formidable alternative to Microsoft Word for the average user, but the one thing it's lacked for no good reason is a native citations and bibliographies formatting tool. Adding these to documents can be time consuming. I usually recommend people use a Docs … [Read more...] about Google Docs rolls out built-in citation and bibliography tool for all users
With new features like these, YouTube Music is slowly winning me over
It's not exactly a secret that I've been less than pleased with the forced move to YouTube Music from Google Play Music. It's not just one thing, but a series of aggravations that have bristled me against the move and I've not shied away from making my feelings pretty clear about it. I don't hate … [Read more...] about With new features like these, YouTube Music is slowly winning me over
Google is working on improved scaling for Android apps on Chromebooks, but it needs work
Since adding Android apps to Chromebooks a few years back, Google has come a long way with making things more cohesive across both platforms. When it all first launched, Android apps on Chromebooks were a huge mess with broken apps, small-screen interfaces, and a bunch of busted UI issues. While … [Read more...] about Google is working on improved scaling for Android apps on Chromebooks, but it needs work
Google Maps update adds data layer for COVID-19 cases near you
Google recently introduced a new data layer in Maps which will inform you of COVID-19 cases and trends in your area. They have long since been a source that people turn to for reliable information regarding natural disasters like earthquakes and tsunamis and their mission statement includes … [Read more...] about Google Maps update adds data layer for COVID-19 cases near you
Google is developing an on-device grammar check tool for Chromebooks
For nearly every user out there, proper grammar isn't exactly #1 on the priority list. We all want to write and speak in a way that makes us sound educated-enough, but going through the effort to constantly make sure our sentence structure, spelling, and punctuation all line up perfectly isn't … [Read more...] about Google is developing an on-device grammar check tool for Chromebooks
Chrome OS is getting some new and refreshed iconography
A curios Reddit user discovered a few tasty morsels in the latest version of the Chrome OS Canary channel. At first glance, it looks like a simple refresh of a handful of Chromebook icons. Upon further inspection, we discovered some new iconography that is prepping Chrome OS for some exciting new … [Read more...] about Chrome OS is getting some new and refreshed iconography
This new feature makes Chromebook Virtual Desks so much more efficient
Virtual Desks on Chrome OS have become a staple feature since they were basically finalized in March earlier this year. Like many users, I take advantage of the productivity boost I get from them on a daily basis as they allow for a wide variety of open windows and apps to be strategically placed … [Read more...] about This new feature makes Chromebook Virtual Desks so much more efficient
