Last week, Costco knocked $150 off of the formidable 11th Gen Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5i. If you picked up the 13.3" Core i3 convertible for $349, you scored one heck of a deal and that Chromebook will serve you well for many years to come. If you held off on pulling the trigger or you didn't see the … [Read more...] about This 11th Gen 2-in-1 Chromebook deal is insane
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To make Pixel phones great, Google needs to refocus on the basics
Having ventured outside of the Pixel phone realm over the past few years, I've come away from my experiences with devices from OnePlus, ASUS and Samsung with a better feel for what exactly makes Pixels stand out from the crowd, and I'm beginning to wonder whether or not Google knows what that thing … [Read more...] about To make Pixel phones great, Google needs to refocus on the basics
Nintendo’s Wii shop down and out, but you can still get your fix of its music with this Chrome extension
It's unlikely that many of you reading this have an original Nintendo Wii, but on the off chance that you do, the store on these devices and on the Nintendo DSi have mysteriously been out of service for days already leaving gamers wondering if they're shutting down since that's Nintendo's favorite … [Read more...] about Nintendo’s Wii shop down and out, but you can still get your fix of its music with this Chrome extension
Play Ys IX: Monstrum Nox, Risk of Rain 2, MotoGP 21 and more with Stadia’s new free trials feature
During the 2022 Google for Games Developer Summit, Stadia announced that it would be rolling out free trials for several games so that anyone - literally anyone who has access to the service and has a reliable internet connection could get their first taste of cloud gaming. This is clearly a … [Read more...] about Play Ys IX: Monstrum Nox, Risk of Rain 2, MotoGP 21 and more with Stadia’s new free trials feature
Topics are one of Google Discover’s best features yet they remain hard to find and follow
I would argue that I've come to utilize Google Assistant's Discover feature more than Google News itself for my daily fix of what's happening outside the walls of my home, and even though it currently has no plans that we're aware of for coming to Chromebooks, it can still be accessed via Pixel … [Read more...] about Topics are one of Google Discover’s best features yet they remain hard to find and follow
How to use your Pixel 6 or 6 Pro to better secure your Google Account and Chromebook
We live in a world that increasingly - no...near entirely relies on digital systems, and with that comes the increase in potential threats to your personal data. While Google does offer the Advanced Security Program which safeguards users with high visibility and sensitive information from targeted … [Read more...] about How to use your Pixel 6 or 6 Pro to better secure your Google Account and Chromebook
The delayed Pixel 6 March Update may be dropping soon
As you may know, Google released the March 2022 Android 12 update and Pixel Feature Drop at the beginning of the month for all Pixel phones, except the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Some days later, Google announced the Android 12 QPR (Quarterly Platform Release) Beta program, which allowed Pixel 6 … [Read more...] about The delayed Pixel 6 March Update may be dropping soon
The Chrome Cast 157: Steam on Chromebooks, Stadia white labeled, and Google Play Games on PC
This week on the Chrome Cast, we get into all the news that came from the Google For Games Developer Summit. From a bit of a surprise announcement around Steam games on Chromebooks to Stadia officially being white labeled as a Google Cloud service to Google Play Games finally arriving on Windows … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 157: Steam on Chromebooks, Stadia white labeled, and Google Play Games on PC
Switching from iCloud Photos to Google Photos may become easier
When I switched from iOS to Android a few years ago to try the Pixel 2, I faced a problem. While I was able to transfer my data from the iPhone I had at the time to my new Pixel using a lightning cable and the included Quick Switch Adapter, I could not transfer all the photos I had saved in my … [Read more...] about Switching from iCloud Photos to Google Photos may become easier
Google I/O goes online again, conference set for May 11
Another year, another event that will remain virtual - for the most part. Google's annual developers' conference known as Google I/O will once again take place at the Shoreline Ampitheatre in Mountain View. Presumably, that means an online-only event in which the keynote will likely feature CEO … [Read more...] about Google I/O goes online again, conference set for May 11
Google is promising to better serve its audience of over 250 million large screen device owners
Google has recently promised to begin surfacing more high-quality apps on Chromebooks. Apps that scale properly and utilize mouse and keyboard or gamepad support are hard to happen upon, and aggregating them all in one place or at the top of the Store makes it easier for Chrome OS users to find and … [Read more...] about Google is promising to better serve its audience of over 250 million large screen device owners
How to keep track of friends’ and family members’ birthdays on Google Calendar
Contrary to popular belief, Google Calendar is more than just a place where you can keep track of doctor's appointments and business meetings. While it is undoubtedly better suited for those who lead a busy life, it is no slouch when it comes to a particular task: keeping track of your friends and … [Read more...] about How to keep track of friends’ and family members’ birthdays on Google Calendar
