Chrome 90 for desktop began rolling out yesterday and if you missed it, you aren't alone. There aren't a ton of big, new features for end users to get excited about and that is a bit expected with the latest version. With Chrome OS turning 10 as the Chrome 89 upgrade cycle hit last month, tons of … [Read more...] about Chrome 90 should make your video calls a bit smoother
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First-time setup checklist cards begin appearing in the Chromebook Explore app
A new 'Get Started' section of the Chromebook Explore app will soon show you a step-by-step Googley checklist of tasks you'll need to complete in order to set up your Chromebook out of the box if you want to get the most out of it. By opening the app and navigating to the 'Overview' section, you'll … [Read more...] about First-time setup checklist cards begin appearing in the Chromebook Explore app
Google’s partnership with ADT begins taking shape with Nest installation services and more
At the end of last year, Google said that it would partner with ADT - the trusted security company with 147 years of industry experience - in order to revamp its security offerings. Now that the Nest Cam IQ has been discontinued, and the Nest Secure has followed right behind it, it's about that time … [Read more...] about Google’s partnership with ADT begins taking shape with Nest installation services and more
Google Play Movies and TV app for several Television brands shutters in favor of Youtube
On June 15, 2021, the Google Play Movies and TV app for Roku, LG, Samsung, and Vizio smart TVs will shut down. In order to access content previously purchased through the app, users will need to navigate to the 'Purchased' section of Youtube instead. I noticed last week that these purchases were … [Read more...] about Google Play Movies and TV app for several Television brands shutters in favor of Youtube
G Suite for Nonprofits officially gets the Workspace treatment
With over 150,000 nonprofits using Google's G Suite productivity tools every day, the company has deemed it time to bring them into the Workspace fold. Previously, G Suite for Education and Enterprise for Education were rebranded to Google Workspace for Education. Now, G Suite for Nonprofits is … [Read more...] about G Suite for Nonprofits officially gets the Workspace treatment
Upcoming Snapdragon 7c Chromebook tablet ‘Homestar’ gets unique screen and speaker setup
Thanks to a bit of digging around by Kevin Tofel over at About Chromebooks, some new additions have surfaced in the details of an upcoming detachable Chromebook code named 'Homestar'. We've talked a bit about this device in the past, noting at its arrival in the Chromium Repositories that it was in … [Read more...] about Upcoming Snapdragon 7c Chromebook tablet ‘Homestar’ gets unique screen and speaker setup
Google Photos app finally receives redesigned video editor on Chromebooks
About six months ago, Google announced and released a revamped video editor for its Google Photos app on Android and iOS that gave it new life and the same visual style as the previously re-created photo editor. Both are beautiful changes to the app that really take the ease of use and design to the … [Read more...] about Google Photos app finally receives redesigned video editor on Chromebooks
Google Photos on the web can now scan and copy the text from your pics
For many users, Google Photos on the web is the way they view, organize and share their pictures and videos. I'm one of those and when it comes to messing with my photos and videos via Google Photos, I find myself in the web portal more often than not. I like the interface, I like the ease of … [Read more...] about Google Photos on the web can now scan and copy the text from your pics
Chrome and Chrome OS global media controls go topsy-turvy in latest update
When global media controls were introduced to Chrome and Chrome OS, they were an incredible addition to the operating system. No longer would you need to swap between profiles, locate your music app or web app and unminimize it in order to pause it or jump between songs. Instead, Google carved out a … [Read more...] about Chrome and Chrome OS global media controls go topsy-turvy in latest update
Chrome OS receiving a status page for virtual machines like Parallels Desktop
Parallels Desktop is a fantastic new-ish partnership that brings specific Windows applications to Chromebooks and Chromeboxes via a virtual machine environment. It's currently only meant for Enterprise devices, and not really for the average consumer. With over 75% of companies exploring the … [Read more...] about Chrome OS receiving a status page for virtual machines like Parallels Desktop
Virtual Desks on a Chromebook feel incomplete without this one important feature
I've raved quite a bit about the Virtual Desks feature on Chromebooks. I use them every day and even gave you my tips and tricks for the best way to set them up and name them. However, after spending more time with them, I came to a sad realization - they're useless if I need to reach up to the top … [Read more...] about Virtual Desks on a Chromebook feel incomplete without this one important feature
Chrome Cart update turns your new tab page into a central location for all your online shopping
When the new year came around, I discovered something called Chrome Cart - a new tab page module in the Chrome browser that would let you pick up where you left off while shopping online and decrease cart abandonment rates for eCommerce. Little did I know at the time that this new feature was not … [Read more...] about Chrome Cart update turns your new tab page into a central location for all your online shopping
