Chrome already offers many ways to take control of your privacy and security. Google's Safety Center is chock-full of great information that helps you navigate all of these tools across the company's services, and today, it's announcing yet another - Privacy Guide. Since you can already perform a … [Read more...] about Chrome’s new “Privacy Guide” is a user-friendly way to set up and review your browser’s privacy settings
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How to see if your Chromebook got the new Android ARCVM container in ChromeOS 100
With the recent launch of ChromeOS 100, Google has made it clear that the not-so-new ARCVM container will be rolling out to more Chromebooks in the near future. Though Google created and launched the newer ARCVM method of delivering Android apps on Chromebooks back in 2021, the tech hasn't reached … [Read more...] about How to see if your Chromebook got the new Android ARCVM container in ChromeOS 100
Stadia gets three new free game trials and World War Z: Aftermath launches for Pro subscribers
Google's Stadia cloud gaming platform recently launched free click to play game trials that require absolutely no account or login to play. A common misconception exists that Stadia costs money to use at all, but you can play AAA console-quality games right through your web browser for free with … [Read more...] about Stadia gets three new free game trials and World War Z: Aftermath launches for Pro subscribers
Emoji Reactions coming to Google Docs on the web
Recently, Google has been on an emoji kick, rolling out Emoji Reactions on many of its services such as Google Meet and YouTube. In a way, extended emoji support has even reached products like Gboard and Messages, but it appears that Google isn't done yet. For example, Google has announced that … [Read more...] about Emoji Reactions coming to Google Docs on the web
Chrome’s Side Panel receiving private notes, Reader Mode to be renamed “Read Anything”
Google is confident in the Chrome browser's 'Reader Mode' and its ability to simplify web pages for users, by stripping out almost everything but text for the sake of simplicity. Apparently, it's so confident, that it's probably going to be renaming it 'Read Anything' instead. First discovered by … [Read more...] about Chrome’s Side Panel receiving private notes, Reader Mode to be renamed “Read Anything”
How to use the Files by Google app to reclaim space on your Android phone
Most of us can agree that 2020 was not a great year. The world was ravaged, and our lives were forever changed by a global pandemic; Australia saw one of its most devastating wildfire seasons, and Android users lost the system Files app with the release of Android 11. While the first two were … [Read more...] about How to use the Files by Google app to reclaim space on your Android phone
Google TV Deal: T-Mobile once again offering free season of MLB.TV
Attention Baseball Fans: Our long, national nightmare is over, and Baseball is finally back! As has become customary every year, T-Mobile is once again offering a free season of MLB.TV starting today as part of their “T-Mobile Tuesdays” offerings. To take advantage of the offer, you need to be a … [Read more...] about Google TV Deal: T-Mobile once again offering free season of MLB.TV
Google TV slip up accidentally reveals that user profile switching may soon be released
Last night, I was catching up on some older shows using Google TV and I accidentally sat on the Chromecast remote - you know, as we all probably tend to do a few times per week. To my surprise, instead of simply closing Netflix and ending my binge-watching of The 100, I accidentally discovered … [Read more...] about Google TV slip up accidentally reveals that user profile switching may soon be released
Don’t miss the bigger picture with Steam gaming on Chromebooks
The other day I glanced over and there sat my 7 year old son playing a silly game called Henry Stickman on one of my Windows 11 laptops. He was having a blast and I clearly remember a time about a year and a half ago where he was begging me to get a Windows laptop simply to play this game he'd … [Read more...] about Don’t miss the bigger picture with Steam gaming on Chromebooks
Android 12 April security update rolls out, all Pixel phones included
It's a new month, so you know what that means. Another Android security update is rolling out, which addresses several high-severity bugs, including a severe vulnerability that could lead to "local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed," as detailed in the Android … [Read more...] about Android 12 April security update rolls out, all Pixel phones included
Google is creating an all-in-one cloud game search feature for the new Chromebook launcher
Gaming on Chromebooks has already blown away many of the naysayers, and Google has taken the world by storm by leaning heavily into unconventional methods for making it work and even making it amazing. At first, it bolstered Android gaming by pushing developers toward respecting traditional desktop … [Read more...] about Google is creating an all-in-one cloud game search feature for the new Chromebook launcher
Another Snapdragon Chromebook tablet is on the way with ‘Gelarshie’
We just released a video last week to address a growing 'problem' in the Chromebook ecosystem: the decision on which tablet is the best for each user. No, we don't have tons of them at this point, but there are enough options out there that make the end decision a bit more difficult than it has … [Read more...] about Another Snapdragon Chromebook tablet is on the way with ‘Gelarshie’
