Well, this is a weird article. I never thought I'd be talking about Face Tracking and Google in a somewhat positive light. However, ChromeOS is currently implementing exactly that as a part of its ongoing AI improvements. Yes, you heard me right - your Chromebook will soon track your face, but not … [Read more...] about Accessibility: Your Chromebook will soon let you control the mouse and keyboard with your face
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If you are still missing ChromeOS 118, you aren’t alone
Last week, we marked a big change in the ChromeOS landscape with the arrival of ChromeOS 118. As our favorite operating system sees updates with bug fixes and new features every 4 weeks at this point, the announcement of another update isn't huge news most times. But ChromeOS 118 was a special and … [Read more...] about If you are still missing ChromeOS 118, you aren’t alone
How to group your Gmail messages by ‘today’, ‘yesterday’, ‘Last Week’, and more like Inbox by Google
Do you remember Inbox by Google? Do you miss it as much as I do? Sure, Google gave us many of the features the service had, but we're still waiting very impatiently for the 'Bundles' feature to come around as I think they've promised. Gmail is extensible, but... Luckily, Chrome extensions … [Read more...] about How to group your Gmail messages by ‘today’, ‘yesterday’, ‘Last Week’, and more like Inbox by Google
How to use your Chromebook’s Dictation tool to save yourself hours of typing
Remember back in the day when physical computer software boxes lined the shelves of Best Buy, Target, and even Circuit City? Yeah, I remember Circuit City. There was one box in particular that I always wanted to buy, but could never afford. It was the one software that made me believe that … [Read more...] about How to use your Chromebook’s Dictation tool to save yourself hours of typing
A closer look at ChromeOS 118 and new Chromebook Plus features [VIDEO]
ChromeOS 118 began its roll-out this week and with it came a nice handful of Chromebook Plus features for the entire list of devices that meet those Chromebook Plus specifications. For those non-Plus devices, the updates aren't much to talk about this time around and this ChromeOS 118 release was … [Read more...] about A closer look at ChromeOS 118 and new Chromebook Plus features [VIDEO]
Google takes an ‘iconic’ step toward making Gmail more accessible and glanceable
Navigating Gmail on the web with your Chromebook just got a bit easier, thanks to the new icons Google is adding to its overflow menu. Previously, the only options in the three dots 'more' options menu on an email you'd see were 'Reply' and 'Forward'. Now, every action in that menu is now … [Read more...] about Google takes an ‘iconic’ step toward making Gmail more accessible and glanceable
The Chrome Cast 244: a new Samsung Chromebook Plus may be on the way
This week on The Chrome Cast, we discuss the potential for a new Chromebook Plus model that could be on the way from Samsung. From the heights of the Samsung Chromebook Plus/Pro and Galaxy Chromebook to the oddly-named and poorly-executed devices like the Galaxy Chromebook Go and Galaxy Chromebook … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 244: a new Samsung Chromebook Plus may be on the way
How to clear the cache on your Chromebook and Google Play apps
Believe it or not, it’s the little things that count. When you have a lot of apps and web apps on your Chromebook, you’d be tempted to think that deleting these would speed up your laptop, but you may not need to resort to such drastic measures to squeeze out a bit more optimization. You’re … [Read more...] about How to clear the cache on your Chromebook and Google Play apps
This handy addition to Google Messages is quietly brilliant
Google Messages is constantly being worked on now that Google has decided to go all-in and made it their messenger of choice. There's still a long road ahead to get people to use it for more than just a glorified text message client, but as Google continues to add more and more cool, thoughtful … [Read more...] about This handy addition to Google Messages is quietly brilliant
Google Play will now scan apps at the code level before you install them to make sure they’re safe
"Google Play Protect" is a malware scanning service provided by Google that works so seamlessly in the background of your phone and Chromebook that you likely have never heard of it. Essentially, it's like a guard that constantly checks your home for invaders. I know that sounds like a stupid … [Read more...] about Google Play will now scan apps at the code level before you install them to make sure they’re safe
Last chance $250 deal on this non-branded convertible HP Chromebook Plus
The newest entry in the HP Chromebook x360 family was released far earlier this year, but it is also one of the models that is being re-branded as an official Chromebook Plus model at launch. And as we've discussed before, that means stores are ready to get rid of the non-branded versions in favor … [Read more...] about Last chance $250 deal on this non-branded convertible HP Chromebook Plus
Samsung’s upcoming Chromebook Plus could have a USI pen built in
As I'm spending more time with Chromebook Plus models (reviews coming soon), I'm more and more excited by the segment as a whole. Sure, it's great to see Chromebook Plus features arriving on non-branded Chromebook Plus devices, but I'm more keenly interested in the current and future branded … [Read more...] about Samsung’s upcoming Chromebook Plus could have a USI pen built in
