Chrome apps have been on the chopping block for four years now. While the majority of the tech world has moved on to embrace Progressive Web Apps and other solutions, it appears that the “apps” in the Chrome Web Store will spend a little more time on death row before meeting their final demise. Google’s […]
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Google Assistant getting a useful new ability in Chrome OS 85 beta
I’ll come clean and admit that I don’t really use the Google Assistant all that often on my Chromebook. Yes, I know that baking the Assistant into every possible product has been Google’s bread and butter over the last few years, but I just don’t find a lot of real usefulness when my hands are […]
Continue ReadingParallels: Details emerge on how Windows will run on Chrome OS
A month and a half ago, Google announced a partnership with Parallels that will bring official support for Windows applications on Chrome OS. At that time, details were sparse on exactly how the project would work or what Windows would look like on Chromebooks. This week, Chrome OS group product manager Cyrus Mistry sat down […]
Continue ReadingDark mode is finally here for WhatsApp on the web
Over the past couple years, dark mode has been top of mind for many users. The reasoning behind this is varied and some would cite gains in battery life or comfort when viewing content in dimly lit environments as basis for the obsession with all things dark mode, but the more realistic explanation for the […]
Continue ReadingChrome 84 has arrived with some notable upgrades
Right on time, Chrome 84 began shipping yesterday and we fully expect Chrome OS 84 to arrive exactly one week later. One of the best parts of both the Chrome browser and Chrome OS as an operating system is the frequent update schedule that sees a new update arrive every 6 weeks. This update schedule […]
Continue ReadingChromebooks will soon borrow this useful Android feature
One of my favorite parts of Android has always been the rich, connected ecosystem of app sharing. From the early days, Android has always cultivated an interconnected setup that allows apps on your phone to share bits of data swiftly and easily from one to the next. This behavior has become so commonplace that I […]
Continue ReadingThis missing YouTube Music feature on the web is ruining moving day for me
My day has finally arrived. I finally got the thumbs up to be one of the users that can successfully move my Google Play Music library over to YouTube Music with just one click. You can check here if you want to see if your account is ready for transfer. If you haven’t done so […]
Continue ReadingHow to factory reset your Chromebook and why it is awesome
If you’ve been around Chromebooks for any amount of time, it is highly likely that you’ve fully reset your Chromebook back to factory status at least once. Whether it is when upgrading and handing off your Chromebook to someone else or if you’re having some sort of technical issue, resetting your Chromebook can alleviate many […]
Continue ReadingDuo for the web now has group calling for up to 32 users and it is fabulous
Of all the things I’ve been waiting on Duo to deliver in the web version of the app, group calling is my absolute #1. Is it a little late to the game considering the current, pandemic-riddled circumstances? Yes it is, but in just a handful of test calls I’ve done with the service, it honestly […]
Continue ReadingGoogle is working with Parallels to bring Windows applications to Chromebooks
The day is finally here when one of the last reasons not to switch to Chrome OS might finally be eroding. Since the beginning of Chrome OS as an operating system and the start of the Chromebook movement from Google, one of the most oft-asked questions from potential users is, “Can I run Microsoft Office […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS is adding “launch on startup” for Progressive Web Apps
Word has been getting around that Chrome will soon allow users to launch desktop Progressive Web Apps on startup for PCs. While this is a very useful feature that will most certainly feel quite native on Windows and Mac, I wasn’t holding my breath that we’d see the feature land on Chrome OS. I was […]
Continue ReadingWith Krita, it may finally be time for desktop-class Android apps to arrive on Chromebooks
Let’s get this out of the way: I’m no artist. At least not with a pencil, pen, chalk, or a brush in my hand. I’d love to be and I spent a good deal of time re-sketching comic book frames of Batman when I was younger, but my drawing/painting abilities on my own have always […]
Continue ReadingInstagram DMs for the web are official and here’s why it matters
In the last couple of months, you have probably heard a lot about digital messaging platforms trying their best to keep people connected. A couple of weeks ago, Instagram joined the fray and started rolling out direct messages on the web to all global users, something the company has been testing since January. Instead of […]
Continue ReadingChromebook deals for work, school or whatever
In this week’s episode of The Chrome Cast, we discussed the ins and outs of the current Chromebook market and why getting your hands on a good device at a decent price could be a challenge for the foreseeable future. While inventory is thin and sales are tough to find, that doesn’t mean you have […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast 58: Chromebooks deals are scarce, Lenovo 10e impresses, and the open web is awesome
This week on The Chrome Cast, we have a pretty packed show from this week’s news. As the weeks begin to pile up in our new-normal pandemic lives, one of the results is a massive dip in available Chromebooks for purchase at sale prices. From supply chain halts to international commerce stalls, it isn’t surprising […]
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