Contents As Google Messages passes the billion downloads mark, it looks like Google is keeping their foot on the gas. The slightly-aggravating, always inconvenient QR code scanning requirement for use on multiple devices has always kept Google Messages from being the service it has the potential … [Read more...] about Why Google Messages account-based pairing is a big deal
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The Chromebook Files app is too simple: here are 5 things it can do to improve the user experience
Contents Perhaps because I've become somewhat of a 'power user' on my Chromebook, I've started to see where many aspects of the user experience fall short. Having recently set up Ubuntu 23.10 on my desktop and processed large volumes of data, I've fallen in love with the files app named … [Read more...] about The Chromebook Files app is too simple: here are 5 things it can do to improve the user experience
Here’s a quick look at how fast the new Chromebook Plus devices really are
Contents Speed, simplicity and security. You've heard those words used for Chromebooks for years, and the move to Chromebook Plus hasn't changed that philosophy from Google one bit. As a matter of fact, I'd go as far to say that Chromebook Plus is only here to further lean into two of those … [Read more...] about Here’s a quick look at how fast the new Chromebook Plus devices really are
iPhone users can now move the Chrome address bar to the top of their screen
Contents Google Chrome's latest update for iOS introduces a flexible feature that might seem small at first, but is a significant nod to user preference: the option to move the address bar to the top of your iPhone screen. This change acknowledges the diverse ways we interact with our devices and … [Read more...] about iPhone users can now move the Chrome address bar to the top of their screen
The Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus is a steal at just $379
We're in the thick of the review process for Chromebook Plus devices right now (we have one nearing completion right now) and as they continue to go on sale left and right, I've been eyeing the best deals to consider, picking up that exact device, using it for a little bit, and then getting back to … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus is a steal at just $379
How to make sure only certain email addresses can be used to sign into your Chromebook
Contents Are you trying to prevent anyone from signing into your Chromebook with their Google Account? Do you want to make sure only one account can be signed into each device you're managing? Today, I'm going to show you how to do just that. It's not exactly one of the features you think of when … [Read more...] about How to make sure only certain email addresses can be used to sign into your Chromebook
Lenovo finally drops the price on their excellent Slim 3i Chromebook Plus
Since the advent of Chromebook Plus - and actually a bit before - I've been pretty bullish on the excellence of the new Lenovo Chromebook Slim 3i. The model we have in the office is one of those strange breeds that released just before the Chromebook Plus news and is a Chromebook Plus device … [Read more...] about Lenovo finally drops the price on their excellent Slim 3i Chromebook Plus
You and the kids can still play Google’s ‘The Great Ghoul Duel’ game for a bit of Halloween spirit
Halloween's spirit isn't just about costumes and candies; sometimes, it's about real spirits! Well, digital ones, at least. More than anything, it's about sharing fun moments with your family. Life takes a lot out of us, and holidays are a way to rejuvenate, even in small ways to face the day … [Read more...] about You and the kids can still play Google’s ‘The Great Ghoul Duel’ game for a bit of Halloween spirit
Finally, almost all Chromebooks are getting the ChromeOS 118 update
Contents The update to ChromeOS 118 has been a strange, staggered affair. On October 17th, we knew the update to Chromebook Plus via ChromeOS 118 was set to begin, and it arrived roughly on time. But a week later, there was still a rather large contingent of devices that were still waiting on … [Read more...] about Finally, almost all Chromebooks are getting the ChromeOS 118 update
The striking ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 is $120 off at Target
Not to be outdone by the likes of Best Buy, even stores that stock just one Chromebook Plus model - like Target - are getting in on the discount action. Though we've seen some pretty steep discounts (and one wildly-reduced Chromebook) at Best Buy on Chromebook Plus models thus far, we've not seen … [Read more...] about The striking ASUS Chromebook Plus CX34 is $120 off at Target
Google Collections loses its mind, starts telling me dinnerware and furniture violate its terms of service
Contents Last month, I wrote about a reader who wrote in stating that Google Collections - now known as "Saved on Google" or "Google Save" - slapped them on the wrist for violating the terms of service for what web items you can save in a Collection. At the time, I assumed in good nature that the … [Read more...] about Google Collections loses its mind, starts telling me dinnerware and furniture violate its terms of service
Here’s a look at Best Buy’s new Chromebook Plus display tables
Now that Chromebook Plus is fully rolled out and devices are available across retailers, we're beginning to see the marketing side of things take shape in Best Buy stores already embracing the new Chromebook Plus terminology. While we won't see this same sort of push from the other retailers … [Read more...] about Here’s a look at Best Buy’s new Chromebook Plus display tables
