Android 13 arrived with significant updates, one of which includes a new copy/paste behavior in which the system displays a visual confirmation when content is added to the clipboard. This overlay makes it easier for users to know that copying has been successful, as well as gives the option to edit … [Read more...] about Nearby Share comes to the Android 13 Clipboard Manager
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Chrome’s upcoming Power Bookmarks to receive a new ‘Visual view’ so you can find things faster
It may seem odd that I'm so infatuated with Chrome's upcoming "Power Bookmarks" feature, as it's just a rework to the overall design of a traditional system. However, I find that this redesign-in-development is exactly what Google should have done years ago. Instead of focusing all of its efforts on … [Read more...] about Chrome’s upcoming Power Bookmarks to receive a new ‘Visual view’ so you can find things faster
This deal on the HP Chromebase 22 is insane
Last week, I shared a deal on the unique and highly versatile HP Chromebase 22. With its rotating touch-enabled display, this one-of-a-kind ChromeOS all-in-one is perfect for home use by the entire family. Yet, it can also be a formidable device for office or enterprise applications. the 21.5" … [Read more...] about This deal on the HP Chromebase 22 is insane
How to take a screenshot on your Pixel Watch
There's no denying the fact that when you have personal electronics on your person, there are going to be times that you need to capture the screen you are looking at in order to share it with someone. With phones, this is not just a common occurrence: it is a regular, everyday practice for most of … [Read more...] about How to take a screenshot on your Pixel Watch
Don’t miss the Pixel Buds Pro returning to their lowest-ever price ahead of Black Friday
While Black Friday has lost quite a bit of its steam over the past few years with retailers jumping the gun more and more with each passing year, there's still a bit of a shopping energy that inhabits the day after Thanksgiving. While we're still not quite to the actual day just yet, we're seeing … [Read more...] about Don’t miss the Pixel Buds Pro returning to their lowest-ever price ahead of Black Friday
How to create and learn about music production through the browser using Chrome Music Lab
I'm always on the hunt for fantastic web apps that allow students and creatives to flourish without having to buy software or install anything. That being said, they normally come with a hefty monthly subscription. Take, for example, Soundtrap. I absolutely love this service, and in my personal … [Read more...] about How to create and learn about music production through the browser using Chrome Music Lab
Lenovo’s Core i5 IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook is now available but…
Last month, Google joined with three manufacturers to announce some new Chromebooks that are aimed at gamers. In the mix, we have offerings from Acer, ASUS, and Lenovo. Each device has its own redeeming qualities but thus far, the Acer Chromebook 516 GE seems to stand out among the crowd with the … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s Core i5 IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook is now available but…
YouTube Music update hides the dislike button and redesigns the ‘Now playing’ screen
Google may have failed with Google Play Music, but it's going above and beyond to make the YouTube Music brand better and better with age. Today, it looks nothing like it did when it launched, and there are updates seemingly every week. As reported by 9to5Google, the 'Now playing' screen has … [Read more...] about YouTube Music update hides the dislike button and redesigns the ‘Now playing’ screen
Fitbit Sense 2 and Versa 4 update rolling out with new features
One month after their initial release, Fitbit is making available the first update for the Sense 2 and the Versa 4 fitness watches. This new update is the same one that was previously announced, which would bring Google Pay payment integration, plus two previously unannounced new features. The … [Read more...] about Fitbit Sense 2 and Versa 4 update rolling out with new features
The Google Play Store will soon auto-detect crashing apps and prompt you to update them
You all know the standard Android experience while using an old, out-of-date phone. You may often come across apps that either can't or simply won't run properly on a handset, and are met with frequent crashes. Traditionally, you would just open the app's settings, force quit it, clear the cache and … [Read more...] about The Google Play Store will soon auto-detect crashing apps and prompt you to update them
Google rolls out more drag and drop support in its apps plus mouse support for Docs on Android tablets
Android apps such as Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides, as well as Keep, have had a significant number of new features and functionalities added to them over the course of the past several months. This has all been in an effort to give users a great experience on devices with larger screens … [Read more...] about Google rolls out more drag and drop support in its apps plus mouse support for Docs on Android tablets
Did you know that Gateway made a Chromebook? Me either but here we are
Do you remember Gateway Stores? If you do, welcome to the middle-age club. I'm just playing. Still, the Gateway PC brand stirs up memories of our family's first desktop PC that my dad custom-ordered back in the early nineties. If the name doesn't ring a bell, perhaps the Holstein cow design on the … [Read more...] about Did you know that Gateway made a Chromebook? Me either but here we are
