As much as I'd love to recommend that everyone go out and buy an ultra-premium device like the HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook, I fully understand that the average consumer isn't ready or even able to drop a thousand dollars on a new laptop. Especially a Chromebook. Not only that, devices in that realm … [Read more...] about Two Chromebooks under $200 that are actually worth buying
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Chromebooks are set to get stylus preference settings in an upcoming update
Stylus pens and Chromebooks have been partnered up for quite some time now. Since all the way back in 2017 with the first pen-equipped Chromebooks - the Samsung Chromebook Plus and Pro - we've seen an explosion of devices that now come with pen support. Much of that is due to the wide adoption of … [Read more...] about Chromebooks are set to get stylus preference settings in an upcoming update
Deal Alert: The latest HP Chromebook x360 14c is down to $499
Father's Day is now behind us but it's not too late to score a killer deal on a formidable Chromebook and put a big smile on dad's face in the process. Or, perhaps you're in the market for a new laptop for yourself or someone else in your family. Whatever the occasion, I've got the skinny on a sweet … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: The latest HP Chromebook x360 14c is down to $499
Some of your Google Hangouts photos will be deleted next month
As first noticed by 9to5Google, Hangouts users will be losing a bit of their data next month on July 19, 2023. The reason for this is that the "Google Hangouts Album Archive" is being sunset and will no longer exist. After July 19, 2023, the Google Album Archive won’t be available. Until then, … [Read more...] about Some of your Google Hangouts photos will be deleted next month
Father’s Day: Last-minuted deals on gifts dad will love
Father's Day is just two days away but it's not too late to pick up some new tech for dad and save some cash in the process. Instead of a tie or a gift card to the hardware store, get dad a new piece of Google-y tech and put a smile on his face. We've rounded up some great products that are … [Read more...] about Father’s Day: Last-minuted deals on gifts dad will love
Chrome is getting a Material You color explosion thanks to the 2023 browser refresh (Canary)
Chrome has been going through a metamorphosis this year. Straight from the top, a “super secret 2023 refresh” began implementation a few months back, and ever since, it’s been going strong. New rounded UI elements, buttons, toggles, and more all now grace the most popular browser in the world to … [Read more...] about Chrome is getting a Material You color explosion thanks to the 2023 browser refresh (Canary)
Google is selling its domain registrar to Squarespace
In the unusual and unexpected news department, Google announced today that it would be selling off the company's Domain registrar service to Squarespace. In case you weren't aware, Google Domains has been around for nearly a decade and for us Google-y folks, it has been the go-to for buying and … [Read more...] about Google is selling its domain registrar to Squarespace
Walmart’s new 4K streaming box makes the Chromecast with Google TV obsolete [VIDEO]
We're coming up on 2 years since Walmart first jumped into the Android-based streaming hardware game, and that first attempt was quite good. As a matter of fact, we recommended the original Onn. Streaming Box pretty regularly, even though the software experience was a bit less approachable than … [Read more...] about Walmart’s new 4K streaming box makes the Chromecast with Google TV obsolete [VIDEO]
YouTube Music’s new sidebar wants you to stop forgetting about your playlists
I fired up YouTube Music this morning and to my surprise, the user interface had undergone a significant transformation. The addition of a left-hand sidebar caught my attention immediately. The sidebar now includes Home, Explore, and Library navigation options, with a clear emphasis on … [Read more...] about YouTube Music’s new sidebar wants you to stop forgetting about your playlists
It’s time for a better Chromecast and Google needs to make it
If you have followed us for any amount of time, you've likely heard us talk about how much we love Google's 4K Chromecast w/Google TV. We're even fans of the affordable alternatives like the $20 4K streamer for Walmart's in-house brand onn. Make no mistake, the mighty little Chromecast offers a ton … [Read more...] about It’s time for a better Chromecast and Google needs to make it
Chromebook tablets need two ChromeOS changes to be truly great
In preparation for the official release of the Pixel Tablet just around the corner, I've been doing a bit more research on Android tablets in general. I've used the OnePlus Pad (a friend has one), I've toyed with Samsung tablets, and I've messed around with Apple's latest take on iPadOS. And after … [Read more...] about Chromebook tablets need two ChromeOS changes to be truly great
Tables in Google Docs are getting new Quick layout options for easier placement
Formatting tables in Google Docs has always been kind of a pain. Targeting a specific aspect of the table and modifying it in a rich text environment where it wasn’t really meant to be to begin with (at least compared to Google Sheets, where it’s more appropriate) is really the issue. However, there … [Read more...] about Tables in Google Docs are getting new Quick layout options for easier placement
