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5 improvements Google Keep can make for a better notetaking and journaling experience
I tend to use Google's apps and services in unique ways. In fact, how I gravitate towards productivity tools oftentimes completely flies in the face of how they're designed, and refactoring them to work better for me has both positive and negative effects. On the one hand, they're much more useful … [Read more...] about 5 improvements Google Keep can make for a better notetaking and journaling experience
How to install Android Studio on an ARM-powered Chromebook
Android Studio is the all-in-one construction environment where developers can build applications for Android, Wear, Android TV, and Android Auto. Google's in-house IDE has long offered official builds for Windows, macOS, and Linux but recent updates to ChromeOS have brought Android Studio to select … [Read more...] about How to install Android Studio on an ARM-powered Chromebook
Workspace: Google Voice adds Call Waiting support
Google Voice is now rolling out the ability to make or take a second call while you are already on one — or "Call Waiting," as part of Google's efforts to improve Google Voice's core calling features. This will be available on both the web interface and the mobile apps for Google Workspace customers … [Read more...] about Workspace: Google Voice adds Call Waiting support
There’s still life in the foldable Pixel Notepad as a new camera feature emerges
While the Pixel Notepad - known prior as the Pixel Fold - was never exactly cancelled, repeated delays have cooled the fire around this interesting foldable phone from Google in the past few months. With all the news from I/O 2022 showcasing devices like the Pixel 6a, Pixel Buds Pro, Pixel 7/7Pro … [Read more...] about There’s still life in the foldable Pixel Notepad as a new camera feature emerges
Add-ons for Google Classroom are (finally) available
Starting today, add-ons for Google Classroom are available for education customers using the "teaching and learning" and "education plus" editions of Google Workspace for Education. Add-ons have been a popular component of Google Docs, Slides, Forms, and Gmail for many years and it makes sense to … [Read more...] about Add-ons for Google Classroom are (finally) available
Setting Chrome as default on Windows 10 and 11 could finally become a one-click operation
If Google Chrome is not your default web browser on Windows 10, you'll be prompted at the top of it to do so when the company detects this. Clicking "Make default" currently leads you to the Windows Settings app where you're required to find Chrome, and choose it as the default. Then, Windows will … [Read more...] about Setting Chrome as default on Windows 10 and 11 could finally become a one-click operation
Deal Alert: The HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook is $280 off
On paper, the HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook is the most technologically advanced ChromeOS laptop ever made. The good news is - unlike devices before it - the ultra-premium Elite Dragonfly put its money where its proverbial mouth is and delivered on every single spec you could want from a Chromebook. … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: The HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook is $280 off
Google Messages Beta for Android adds Gmail-style archiving and deleting gestures
Anyone familiar with Gmail, Google's email service, will know that they can swipe left or right on their phone or tablet to perform different tasks. These can be customized in the settings of the app, and most users set up the ability to swipe an email to the left to delete it and to the right to … [Read more...] about Google Messages Beta for Android adds Gmail-style archiving and deleting gestures
How to fix Google Collections if they won’t load on Android via the Google Search app
As with all most Google services, I fall in love with them, my passion burns bright and fast, and then I'm quickly jaded by the poor customer service and experience of actually using it. I spend years boasting about its great features while most others stand by the sidelines realizing all of its … [Read more...] about How to fix Google Collections if they won’t load on Android via the Google Search app
How to change the time on your Chromebook as you move across time zones
Chromebooks are very convenient devices to take with you when traveling. Most are compact and lightweight enough to fit in your personal or carry-on bag and straightforward enough to use that you can trust will facilitate what you need to get done with them. I recently took a trip that took me … [Read more...] about How to change the time on your Chromebook as you move across time zones
Sony partners with Backbone to give mobile gamers a tailored Playstation experience on the go
The Backbone One for Android just launched about a month ago, and with it, gave anyone with a Google, Samsung, or other Android phone a fantastic alternative to the GameSir X2. Along the launch of the mobile gaming controller, a $65 USD in value of free Stadia Pro, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and … [Read more...] about Sony partners with Backbone to give mobile gamers a tailored Playstation experience on the go
