Every so often in life, it's good to take a step back and take a good old fashion reset. It may be a simple cup of coffee on the front porch on a crisp Saturday morning or maybe a relaxing round of golf with some good friends. Whatever your method, there's nothing quite like taking a pause, wiping … [Read more...] about How to restart or reset your Chromebook – 2023
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There’s a new detachable Chromebook tablet in the works with the MediaTek MT8188 on board
Just last week, we found evidence pointing to the resurgence of the beloved detachable Chromebook form factor in development. For quite some time, things have been pretty quiet on that front and we've been wondering if or when we might finally see a manufacturer take another swing at the Chromebook … [Read more...] about There’s a new detachable Chromebook tablet in the works with the MediaTek MT8188 on board
Chrome Apps page for Desktop abandons pagination, adds rounded icons for PWAs
Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) are websites that behave like native apps on mobile devices. They can be installed from the browser or through app stores like Google Play. PWAs have become more popular over the past few years as they offer fast, responsive, and enjoyable experiences for users. Google … [Read more...] about Chrome Apps page for Desktop abandons pagination, adds rounded icons for PWAs
You’re not imagining it: Google Assistant recently had trouble controlling your smart devices
Yesterday, I asked Google Assistant on my Nest Mini to turn off the smart light in one of my rooms, and for the first time ever, it responded with something other than "Okay, turning the bedroom light on". For a moment, I was taken aback, because I knew that I had set everything up properly and … [Read more...] about You’re not imagining it: Google Assistant recently had trouble controlling your smart devices
Don’t miss these Logitech deals at Best Buy
Last week, we covered a slew of great deals on accessories that work perfectly with your ChromeOS device. Many of those deals are still happening and you can find the full list right here. If you didn't find something there to tickle your fancy, no worries. Best Buy is also running an accessory sale … [Read more...] about Don’t miss these Logitech deals at Best Buy
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 360 Unboxing and Impressions [VIDEO]
An anomaly if there ever was one, the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 360 is a device that makes little sense in a bunch of ways. So confounding was it that we put off doing an unboxing until now simply because we couldn't get Samsung to agree to send one over to us. Stating that they didn't even send … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 360 Unboxing and Impressions [VIDEO]
Microsoft’s Invasive Edge Advertisement on Chrome Download Page Sparks Controversy
Recently, Microsoft added a banner to the Chrome download page within the Edge browser that promotes Edge as a trustworthy alternative to Google Chrome. The advertisement's language is creepy and invasive in my opinion. The full-width banner was clearly a targeted injection meant to persuade … [Read more...] about Microsoft’s Invasive Edge Advertisement on Chrome Download Page Sparks Controversy
First Look: ChromeOS “Join” Meet calendar button live in Canary
It has only been two weeks since I stumbled upon a commit that would lay the groundwork for a new calendar widget feature on ChromeOS. That early in development, I was very pleasantly surprised to see that this new productivity feature has already landed in the Canary channel and is actually working … [Read more...] about First Look: ChromeOS “Join” Meet calendar button live in Canary
Google’s Chrome Update for MacBooks Lets You Browse for up to 17 Hours on a Single Charge
Google has made significant under-the-hood improvements to Chrome on MacBooks, which is aimed at providing better performance and extending battery life for users. The improvements include tweaking timers to reduce how often the CPU wakes up and fine-tuning memory compression. While a bit technical, … [Read more...] about Google’s Chrome Update for MacBooks Lets You Browse for up to 17 Hours on a Single Charge
How Samsung could use a flagship Galaxy Chromebook to sell more of their Galaxy phones
Of all the manufacturers that build Chromebooks, Samsung finds itself in a place unlike any other. Sure, companies like Acer build a bunch of Windows laptops and HP is a brand that does far more than Chromebooks and Windows devices, but Samsung stands alone in the Chromebook market as the only … [Read more...] about How Samsung could use a flagship Galaxy Chromebook to sell more of their Galaxy phones
First Look: Drag & Drop Images straight from your ChromeOS notification tray
Earlier this month, Chrome Story's Dinsan Francis discovered work being done on the ChromeOS system tray that would allow users drag images directly from a notification to, well, wherever they want. The commit is only a week old but the latest update to the Canary channel has seen the addition of … [Read more...] about First Look: Drag & Drop Images straight from your ChromeOS notification tray
Google finally drops Chat in favor of a simpler RCS naming for Messages
While I really wish I could say Google had things figured out with the transition away from both Hangouts and Allo in favor of RCS messaging as its primary focus, I'm still not sure that was the right thing to do. I won't rehash all of the arguments about why that is except to say that iMessage is … [Read more...] about Google finally drops Chat in favor of a simpler RCS naming for Messages
