The Digital Wellbeing app on Android 13 is about to get a redesign for Bedtime mode and add an option to dim your wallpaper. These changes were spotted by Esper's Mishaal Rahman, who posted his findings on Twitter and some screenshots of the feature in action. According to Mishaal, the new … [Read more...] about Digital Wellbeing to add wallpaper dimming at bedtime
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ChromeOS 104 rolling out and introducing new features
It's a brand new month, and a new ChromeOS release awaits. Yesterday, Google officially announced the release of ChromeOS version 104, which should be generally available to eligible devices by now. The changes available with this release were mostly covered last week in a post based on an … [Read more...] about ChromeOS 104 rolling out and introducing new features
The Chrome Cast 185: ChromeOS tablets, Google’s fall hardware event, and the Pixel Notepad
This week on The Chrome Cast, we are a bit all over the place. Our primary discussion in the first half revolves around the HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook, ChromeOS tablets, and whether the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 or Duet 5 is the better tablet experience. In the second half of the show, we … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 185: ChromeOS tablets, Google’s fall hardware event, and the Pixel Notepad
Side Panel all the things: Chrome’s ‘About This Page’ source information to be moved
It would seem that Google wants its shiny, new Side Panel to be even more all-encompassing than we had initially suspected. Yes, it stores bookmarks, Google Lens, History Journeys, Reading list and more, but that's just not enough, now is it? According to Leopeva64 on Twitter, who initially … [Read more...] about Side Panel all the things: Chrome’s ‘About This Page’ source information to be moved
Google Discover-style widgets appear on the Search homepage once again
Update: Improved image capture for demonstration Google Discover provides so much valuable information in a timely manner to users that its value can't be understated in the modern DNA of Google as a whole. Taking all of the world's information and organizing it to make it as universally … [Read more...] about Google Discover-style widgets appear on the Search homepage once again
How to enable developer mode on your Chromebook [VIDEO]
Over the years, we've only talked about Developer Mode on Chromebooks on an as-needed basis. There are reasons for that and they mainly revolve around security and safety for ChromeOS users. While I wouldn't say that you should enter Developer Mode on a regular basis simply because you lose the … [Read more...] about How to enable developer mode on your Chromebook [VIDEO]
Latest YouTube Premium experiment enables pinch to zoom
YouTube Premium subscribers enjoy certain features as part of their membership. Some of them I cannot live without, such as an ad-free experience and background play, and some that are not that well-known and taken advantage of, such as an included membership to YouTube Music Premium. While the … [Read more...] about Latest YouTube Premium experiment enables pinch to zoom
How to turn off auto capitalization in Google Docs for the web and mobile
Google is pretty smart. It's not always wise, but it really is smart. its engineers employ many AI and machine learning tricks to improve the user experience, making it much easier for us as humans who can't always spell things correctly or do everything flawlessly to get work done and be much more … [Read more...] about How to turn off auto capitalization in Google Docs for the web and mobile
Chromebook Deals: August 2022
Well, it's once again that time of year. Back to School! Over the next few weeks, children around the country will descend on classrooms big and small to get the 2022-2023 school year underway. While many schools are moving to a 1:1 format for ChromeOS devices, you still may find yourself in the … [Read more...] about Chromebook Deals: August 2022
Quoted Google searches are becoming even more helpful
Based on user feedback, Google has made a very important change to how it displays quoted searches on Google Search, and I am here for it. For those that don't know, quoted searches consist of putting quotes around a word or phrase to ensure that the search results include that exact match. This has … [Read more...] about Quoted Google searches are becoming even more helpful
Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a receiving additional update to fix GPS
If you own a Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, or Pixel 6a, get ready for a software update that will begin rolling out over the air and continue over the next week. As usual, these updates roll out in phases and depend on your carrier network. This update is exclusive to the aforementioned Pixel phone … [Read more...] about Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a receiving additional update to fix GPS
How to pair your Pixel Buds Pro with a Chromebook and phone at the same time
The Pixel Buds Pro are here and many of you who ordered them have them in your hands right now. While I'm waiting just a bit to see if Fast Pair works seamlessly on Chromebooks in the near future before putting out a review of the new Google-made earbuds, I'm still using them on a daily basis to … [Read more...] about How to pair your Pixel Buds Pro with a Chromebook and phone at the same time
