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I wish Chrome would steal this Microsoft Edge feature for managing multiple PWA profiles
I've spent years on ChromeOS attempting to separate my work life and personal data as well as my creative endeavors through the use of profiles on my laptops, but unfortunately, the solution has never worked perfectly to my liking. As it turns out, so much segregation of data ended up making me less … [Read more...] about I wish Chrome would steal this Microsoft Edge feature for managing multiple PWA profiles
Google Keep app on Wear OS 3 gains a Tile with new update
The latest version of the Google Keep app on Wear OS 3 is getting a small but significant update which adds a tile to the UI. For those unfamiliar, Wear OS tiles are glanceable and easy-to-access app screens usually loaded by swiping left on the interface. These display only the most important … [Read more...] about Google Keep app on Wear OS 3 gains a Tile with new update
Use this hidden Gmail trick to sort and route email like a ninja
If you've ever signed up for a giveaway, registered for an event, entered your email to get a coupon, or been in any other situation where you needed to sacrifice your email address to get something you wanted, you know the immediate sadness you feel when you start getting all sorts of junk mail as … [Read more...] about Use this hidden Gmail trick to sort and route email like a ninja
How to set your Chromebook’s Calendar View widget to start on Mondays
Ever since Google introduced the Calendar View widget to ChromeOS in version 104, many discussions have been had about how to improve it. One of the most requested features for it, besides having the ability to integrate all of your Google Calendars, is how to change the starting day of the week to … [Read more...] about How to set your Chromebook’s Calendar View widget to start on Mondays
Google Meet rolling out ability to temporarily unmute yourself with the spacebar
A new Google Workspace update is rolling out that will allow you to unmute yourself using your keyboard's spacebar during a Google Meet. Having this capability will make it a lot easier for users to quickly unmute themselves without fumbling around for the mute button on the screen. Of course, users … [Read more...] about Google Meet rolling out ability to temporarily unmute yourself with the spacebar
ChromeOS Personalization Hub reaches its final form with slick, new iconography
Anyone running ChromeOS on the beta or developer channels will no doubt be familiar with the fact that Google has been testing a brand spanking new "Personalization Hub" that has become a powerhouse for well, personalizing the operating system to one's liking. In the past, we've covered how Google … [Read more...] about ChromeOS Personalization Hub reaches its final form with slick, new iconography
Google Play Games for PC gets an open beta, becomes less demanding, and more fun
Google announced back in March of this year that its Google Play Games service would be coming to Windows PCs, breaking mobile gaming free of, well, mobile devices and expanding it to more players, more devices, and more possibilities. In particular, mouse and keyboard support as well as support for … [Read more...] about Google Play Games for PC gets an open beta, becomes less demanding, and more fun
Chrome is testing an option to let you send things to your Google Collections via the share menu
Anyone who's already acquainted themselves with Chrome's awesome, new "Share" menu will know that it houses a myriad of useful tools. Bringing the modern, desktop browser up to par with the flexibility and versatility of mobile phone browsers, the ability to send web pages to your phone or … [Read more...] about Chrome is testing an option to let you send things to your Google Collections via the share menu
The Chrome Cast 189: T-Mobile, SpaceX, Pixel 7 and a recycled Acer Chromebook
This week on The Chrome Cast, we open the show by discussing the latest effort from T-Mobile and Elon Musk's SpaceX that plans to use satellite-driven communications to fully flesh out T-Mobile's wireless network. The early stages won't happen until later next year, but the application could be a … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 189: T-Mobile, SpaceX, Pixel 7 and a recycled Acer Chromebook
Non-Google users can now upload or create files in a shared Google Drive
In 2020, Google introduced a new "Visitor Sharing" feature to Workspace," allowing for sharing of Google Drive files with non-Google users outside of their organization. This sharing is secure and pincode-based, but to date, it could only be used by non-Google users for viewing, commenting, or … [Read more...] about Non-Google users can now upload or create files in a shared Google Drive
T-Mobile and SpaceX bring us one step closer to an always-connected world
Always Connected The term "always connected" has been kicked around the tech industry for a few years now. In its current state, it simply means that a device always has some form of connection to the web wherever you go. Whether it's a phone, laptop, wearable, or even a car, always connected is … [Read more...] about T-Mobile and SpaceX bring us one step closer to an always-connected world
