Your Google account is about to get more secure now that account security alerts will be shown in-app under your profile picture. Normally, these alerts are housed in your account settings and Google sends out an email and a notification to your device, but some users unfamiliar with manually … [Read more...] about Google account security alerts find a new spoof-proof home and all you have to do is ask
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G Suite is out, say hello to Google Workspace
It appears that Google is making an attempt to reinvent itself now that the company is becoming more of a household name for not only services but also hardware. The highly-anticipated Chromecast comes bearing a remote but also introduces the completely reimagined Google TV that will take the place … [Read more...] about G Suite is out, say hello to Google Workspace
YouTube Music adds another key, missing feature as Play Music begins winding down
Make no mistake about it, I've had my hangups with YouTube Music and Google's decision to force feed it to all the satisfied Google Play Music users out there. I've said it before and I'll say it again: if you are replacing a viable service with a new service, the new service should do everything - … [Read more...] about YouTube Music adds another key, missing feature as Play Music begins winding down
[Update: Preorder Live] CTL unveils 10th Gen Comet Lake Chromebox CBx2
We knew that more 10th Gen Intel Comet Lake Chromeboxes would eventually hit the market and it looks like CTL is the next one on the list. This comes on the heels of HP being the first out of the gate with the next generation of Chrome OS desktop devices. CTL, however, is doing what they do best and … [Read more...] about [Update: Preorder Live] CTL unveils 10th Gen Comet Lake Chromebox CBx2
Try these Youtube experiments for a limited time before they disappear
The Youtube team has begun to roll out what are called Youtube Experiments. These features are a glimpse into what the service may or may not offer in the future and are only available to Premium subscribers. There are currently three experiments and one in particular could make using the video … [Read more...] about Try these Youtube experiments for a limited time before they disappear
Here’s what’s new in Chrome 86. Background tab throttling, Focus Highlighting and more
Your Chrome browser on Windows and Mac should be receiving an update shortly which adds some nice polish. Chrome 86 begins rolling out today. Just visit More (three dots menu) > Help > About Google Chrome to check manually. Reset compromised passwords easily You can now click one button in … [Read more...] about Here’s what’s new in Chrome 86. Background tab throttling, Focus Highlighting and more
Google’s new(old) Wifi router quietly shows up at retailers
Google's Launch Night In hardware event has come and gone but one item that was seemingly left off of the list of expected products was the somewhat confusing update to the Google Wifi router. As 9to5Google discovered in late September, Google has been working on some sort of refresh for its … [Read more...] about Google’s new(old) Wifi router quietly shows up at retailers
One of the most powerful Chromebooks available just showed up at Best Buy
Back at CES 2020 (which feels like it was 5 years ago at this point), one of the big Chromebook releases that we were very excited by at the time was the new ASUS Chromebook Flip C436. In every way, this Chromebook looked like the clear successor to the very-popular C434 that came before it and … [Read more...] about One of the most powerful Chromebooks available just showed up at Best Buy
Google releases new Stadia advertisement that should have been seen at service’s launch
When Google first launched Stadia, their cloud gaming service, they focused their rather strange marketing on features that don't really matter to the average user. They continually touted 4K resolution and 60 frames per second. Yes, those things are impressive, especially for a streaming service … [Read more...] about Google releases new Stadia advertisement that should have been seen at service’s launch
Google is prepping a feature that will clean up your Messages inbox
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
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
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
