So, we're still waiting on a review unit to show up for the new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 that randomly showed up at Best Buy in late October this year; but I did get a chance to check it out at a local Best Buy this weekend, and I have to say that I'm very impressed by the overall fit and … [Read more...] about I handled the new Lenovo Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 and the build quality is impressive
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Chrome for Android is rolling out a sweet looking Reading Mode redesign
Chrome for Android has offered a "Reading mode" for several years, but the experience has historically been inconsistent, with the trigger button appearing and disappearing seemingly at random depending on how Google's algorithms interpreted a page's layout. With the latest update currently hitting … [Read more...] about Chrome for Android is rolling out a sweet looking Reading Mode redesign
I’m a diehard Pixel user: Here are 5 tips to help you set up your new Google Pixel phone
Whether you just upgraded to the new Pixel 10 Pro or you are switching from an iPhone for the first time, unboxing a new Google Pixel phone is always exciting! In my opinion, you now have one of the best smartphones on the planet. But, here's the thing: Google packs so much intelligence into … [Read more...] about I’m a diehard Pixel user: Here are 5 tips to help you set up your new Google Pixel phone
This simple ChromeOS split screen trick is delightful, and you should be using it
I’ll be the first to admit it: even when you live and breathe ChromeOS like I do, it’s remarkably easy to let some of the best productivity shortcuts slip through the cracks. That’s exactly what happened to me this morning while I was in the middle of a project. I had my windows snapped exactly … [Read more...] about This simple ChromeOS split screen trick is delightful, and you should be using it
The Stadia Controller Bluetooth conversion deadline is here for real this time around
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Google outlines the best Nano Banana AI image trends from 2025
It has been a big year for Google’s image generation and editing model, Nano Banana. Starting with its debut in August as an impressive tool, it quickly evolved from the high-speed Gemini 2.5 Flash Image model into the professional-grade Nano Banana Pro: powered by the advanced reasoning and … [Read more...] about Google outlines the best Nano Banana AI image trends from 2025
Why I think a desktop-class Chrome browser for Android would change the whole game
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I’m sad Chromebooks never made it to their experimental form factor stage
As we look toward 2026 and the inevitable shift toward "Aluminium OS" - Google's ambitious project to re-baseline ChromeOS on the Android kernel - it’s hard not to feel a slight sense of melancholy. We are standing on the precipice of a massive convergence that promises a unified ecosystem and … [Read more...] about I’m sad Chromebooks never made it to their experimental form factor stage
Google may soon let you change your @gmail.com address
For over two decades, one of the most persistent frustrations for Google users has been the permanent nature of their @gmail.com address. While you could always change your display name, the actual username was locked in stone, leaving millions of users stuck with unprofessional or "cringe-worthy" … [Read more...] about Google may soon let you change your @gmail.com address
New Chromebook for Christmas? 10 tips to help you get started in 2025
Regardless of the shifts coming on the horizon with Chromebooks and the Android Kernel, consumers are still buying Chromebooks in droves and plenty of you unwrapped one perhaps for the first time this past week. Whether you received a standard model or one of the powerful new Chromebook Plus … [Read more...] about New Chromebook for Christmas? 10 tips to help you get started in 2025
ChromeOS 143 rolled out and you likely didn’t even notice it
ChromeOS 143 officially began its roll-out about a week ago, and much like the last few iterations, this release is decidedly "quiet" for the average consumer, focusing instead on deep-level administrative tweaks and enterprise tools. If you are like me, you probably forgot all about it. While … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 143 rolled out and you likely didn’t even notice it
Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 Review: Kompanio Ultra power in a convertible
Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 MSRP – $699.99 "For anyone that loves the thought of the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 but really wants a convertible, this is the one for you." Pros Cons When the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 arrived, I quickly and confidently called it the best Chromebook I had ever … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 Review: Kompanio Ultra power in a convertible
