Of all detachable ChromeOS devices, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 is easily the best overall tablet experience we've ever had. While Google attempted the Chromebook tablet with the Pixel Slate a few years back, no one has quite hit the overall detachable sweet spot like Lenovo did with the Duet … [Read more...] about Our favorite Chromebook tablet is back on sale once again
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Google Photos begins rolling out its new Locked Folder feature
The Google Photos "Locked Folder" has just begun rolling out to your account. It can be found right above the “Trash” icon in the Google Photos app and lets you store images securely behind a password and 2-Step Verification (2FA). These items won't appear in the main Photos feed, even though … [Read more...] about Google Photos begins rolling out its new Locked Folder feature
Google Workspace Business Plus gets a temporary 30% price cut, ad shows in Gmail
Google has subtly and temporary announced a 30% discount on its Workspace Business Plus subscription. This wasn't done through a press release or a grand announcement so far as I could tell. Instead, some Gmail users, myself included, were greeted with a banner advertisement at the top of their … [Read more...] about Google Workspace Business Plus gets a temporary 30% price cut, ad shows in Gmail
Goodbye Octane: Google finally kills off my favorite Chromebook benchmark tool
In preparation for a review we just filmed, I needed to run a few benchmarks to try and prove a point. These days, I rely far less on these types of tools and far more on what the actual end user experience feels like. After all, 10th-gen Intel-powered Chromebooks are still fast enough (especially … [Read more...] about Goodbye Octane: Google finally kills off my favorite Chromebook benchmark tool
How to score exclusive deals on Chromebooks and more with new My Best Buy memberships
If you're looking to buy a new Chromebook, one of the best places to look is Best Buy. They consistently have Chromebooks in stock with listings that aren't confusing like Amazon and they have actual brick-and-mortar stores in many cities where you can go to get hands-on with the device that you are … [Read more...] about How to score exclusive deals on Chromebooks and more with new My Best Buy memberships
Don’t panic, here’s what that Google One cancellation notice actually means for Fi subscribers
Some Google Fi Wireless Unlimited Plus subscribers were surprised recently when they started receiving cancellation messages about the Google One storage subscription perk that came with their plan. But, before freaking out, it's worth noting that this isn't all that concerning after all and I'll … [Read more...] about Don’t panic, here’s what that Google One cancellation notice actually means for Fi subscribers
NFL Sunday Ticket goes off without a hitch on YouTube for opening week
It's a new chapter for NFL fans as the Sunday Ticket service - after nearly 30 years with DirecTV - made its much-anticipated debut on YouTube and YouTube TV over the weekend. Sports fans in general tend to be notorious for their reluctance to embrace change, so there were naturally a lot of eyes … [Read more...] about NFL Sunday Ticket goes off without a hitch on YouTube for opening week
There are two ways to set a timer on your Chromebook, and the second is not at all obvious
Have you ever wanted to set a timer without having to deal with Google Assistant and its ridiculously annoying mishaps? Don't have Assistant nearby? I mean, depending on who you are, that's common. Did you know that, despite Google's lack of advertising it, there are actually two methods for setting … [Read more...] about There are two ways to set a timer on your Chromebook, and the second is not at all obvious
Google Tasks starts asking users if they want to clean up uncompleted tasks older than 30 days
In a world overwhelmed by notifications, reminders, and to-dos, Google seems to be leaning into the spring cleaning spirit. If you're familiar with the new Google Assistant's tasks web app, a new message is now popping up at the top of that page – a friendly nudge prompting you to consider cleaning … [Read more...] about Google Tasks starts asking users if they want to clean up uncompleted tasks older than 30 days
A new Lenovo Chromebook Slim 3i shows up on sale with some nice enhancements
In completely unrelated business, I was on Lenovo's website to research a few things with their "Pick up at Best Buy" options and as I was perusing their Chromebook selection, I saw one I've not yet come across that - had I not been paying attention - I would have likely missed. It is a new/updated … [Read more...] about A new Lenovo Chromebook Slim 3i shows up on sale with some nice enhancements
Gmail’s Android app to introduce that “Select All” button you’ve wanted for years
If you've ever used Gmail's web version, you know how handy the "Select all" button is, right? It's that magical button that lets you select every single email with just one click, making your life a tad bit easier when you want to archive, mark emails as read, or do any other bulk actions. In fact, … [Read more...] about Gmail’s Android app to introduce that “Select All” button you’ve wanted for years
We now have a name for Lenovo’s addition to the upcoming ‘Chromebook Plus’ family
We've been talking a lot about 'Chromebook Plus' (formerly 'Chromebook X') in the past few months. While not yet rolled out, this move by Google to create a sub-brand of Chromebooks could be a real help to consumers if it all goes according to plan, and the more evidence we see of this roll-out, … [Read more...] about We now have a name for Lenovo’s addition to the upcoming ‘Chromebook Plus’ family
