The premium Chromebook space has become highly competitive over the past few years. With flagship models from most major OEMs coming in around $500-$700, it is very easy to get your hands on a powerful and versatile Chromebook and know that you're getting your money's worth. When you can score a … [Read more...] about Don’t miss this absurd deal on the powerful Acer Chromebook Spin 714
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How to manage and maintain your Google Passwords like a pro
Despite the fact that most people (yes, even you and I) completely disregard the health and wellness of our digital footprint, it doesn't mean it's not important. In fact, maintaining your passwords and data is more vital than ever as we become a more tech-reliant society. Today, I'm going to show … [Read more...] about How to manage and maintain your Google Passwords like a pro
The Chrome Cast 196: 120Hz gaming on GeForce NOW and loving the Pixel Watch
This week on The Chrome Cast, our discussion mainly revolved around some real world reactions to services and hardware that have shown up in the past couple weeks. Between the new gaming Chromebooks, GeForce NOW providing 120Hz gaming for Chrome, a Pixel Buds Pro firmware update, and actually … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 196: 120Hz gaming on GeForce NOW and loving the Pixel Watch
Top 5 settings you can tweak to save battery on your Pixel Watch
A couple of weeks into its official launch, the Pixel Watch as a first-generation product wasn't without its shortcomings. One of these is the one-day battery that many are struggling to live with. Although on paper, Google estimates the Pixel Watch's battery to last up to 24 hours, many are finding … [Read more...] about Top 5 settings you can tweak to save battery on your Pixel Watch
Google adds additional features to Workspace on Android to improve the experience on tablets
As a way to keep up with its goal of giving users a great experience on devices with big screens, Google Workspace on Android is releasing a few updates to give its users more ways to work with, show, and organize content. One of these is an out-of-office banner displayed on the person's … [Read more...] about Google adds additional features to Workspace on Android to improve the experience on tablets
A new audio-focused Nest smart home device running Google Fuchsia could drop next year
The secret-ish, new operating system from Google that we're entirely convinced is meant to eventually replace Android, ChromeOS, WearOS and really everything else the company offers from a software standpoint is quickly rolling out to smart home devices. Back in August, the Nest Hub Max was … [Read more...] about A new audio-focused Nest smart home device running Google Fuchsia could drop next year
Android apps are officially available on Windows 11 and out of beta
It's my opinion that Android apps running on Windows 11 offer little to no value for most people when they could just pick up their Android tablet or their Chromebook (or even their phone). This is especially true when you consider the fact that the Amazon App store is the delivery method for these … [Read more...] about Android apps are officially available on Windows 11 and out of beta
YouTube Premium Family Plan gets a price hike
If you are a YouTube Premium Family Plan member, you may have received an email yesterday that starting November 21, 2022, the price on your plan will go from $17.99 a month to $22.99 a month. I received the email myself yesterday and immediately checked to see if others had gotten the same. It … [Read more...] about YouTube Premium Family Plan gets a price hike
If you use Virtual Desks on Chromebooks, you’re really going to love this change
If you are anything like me, you use and love Virtual Desks on your Chromebook. As I type this right now, I'm in a situation where I'm writing away from my desk and only have my single screen in front of me. Sure, this 16-inch QHD panel is a large palette to work from, but there's no replacement … [Read more...] about If you use Virtual Desks on Chromebooks, you’re really going to love this change
Elder Scrolls Online players are getting a free copy of the game for PC due to Stadia shutdown
Stadia's impending shutdown has caused a lot of headaches not only for gamers but developers alike. Despite this, many have found ways to help players avoid losing all of their saved progress on titles offered on Google's soon-to-be-dead cloud gaming platform. This includes the likes of IO … [Read more...] about Elder Scrolls Online players are getting a free copy of the game for PC due to Stadia shutdown
Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3 rolling out and brings Clear Calling to the Pixel 7 Series
Following the launch of the Pixel 7 series, Google has released the 3rd Beta of the Quarterly Platform Releases (QPRs) to update the platform with fixes and improvements on a quarterly basis. This will be the first of these betas that will include the latest Google flagship device. To those … [Read more...] about Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3 rolling out and brings Clear Calling to the Pixel 7 Series
A look at the current state of GeForce NOW on gaming-focused Chromebooks [VIDEO]
A few years ago, we made a video highlighting the arrival of NVIDIA's then-new GeForce NOW game streaming service on Chromebooks. It was a big moment as the first real competitor to Google's own Stadia finally showed up with a proper web-based version and ever since that point, GeForce NOW has … [Read more...] about A look at the current state of GeForce NOW on gaming-focused Chromebooks [VIDEO]
