The Google Recorder app is one of those exclusive Pixel phone apps that enjoyed quite a bit of positive feedback when the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro were released back in October. The 3.0 version update brought a new "Material You" look, support for more languages, and dynamic theming support. All that … [Read more...] about New Google Recorder 3.5 version rolling out with UI tweaks and quick settings tile
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Chrome OS virtual desks will soon add a ‘close all’ and ‘undo’ buttons
As many of you around here are well aware of at this point, I'm a big fan of virtual desks in any operating system. They are now a ubiquitous part of most desktops, including Windows, MacOS, Linux and now Chrome OS. With setups like the Chromebox that is currently on my desk attached to a single, … [Read more...] about Chrome OS virtual desks will soon add a ‘close all’ and ‘undo’ buttons
Goodbye Snapshot: Google now wants you to ask Assistant nicely for everything instead
I recently explored the idea of Google Assistant Snapshot being baked into Chrome OS and lamented that it had been missing on my Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 4 devices for some time. Hell, I even created a mockup for it! Normally, you can access this visual and personalized Google Assistant card stack by … [Read more...] about Goodbye Snapshot: Google now wants you to ask Assistant nicely for everything instead
Chrome OS 101 will introduce a slick, new boot screen that ditches the blinding white theme
Chrome OS 98 is all the rage right now as it introduces new virtual desk shortcuts, Network-Based Recovery (NBR), brand new Unicode 14 emoji, screen capture improvements, and more. However, while most users live in the safe zone with the out-of-the-box "Stable" channel for Chrome OS, others walk … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 101 will introduce a slick, new boot screen that ditches the blinding white theme
You may soon be able to turn off automatic updates on your Chromebook
First discovered by 9to5Google, Chrome OS may be preparing to let anyone utilizing its operating system turn off automatic updates. This is an unprecedented move as automatic updates have been a staple of Google's security-first OS since its inception. Thanks to a commit that Google is working on, … [Read more...] about You may soon be able to turn off automatic updates on your Chromebook
How to install Minecraft Java Edition on your Chromebook
Ah, the age-old question. Can I play Minecraft on my Chromebook? Unfortunately, the answer isn't as simple as "Yes or No." If you're a student and you have a Microsoft Office 365 EDU account, you're good to go. You simply have to activate the Play Store on your Chromebook and install the Android … [Read more...] about How to install Minecraft Java Edition on your Chromebook
The Galaxy S22 fingerprint scanner makes Pixel 6 biometrics look like a joke
If you've been around our website for any amount of time, you know I'm a big Pixel fan. I openly and blatantly root for Google to succeed in the phone space and I've owned every iteration of the Pixel - except the Pixel 5 - since they began making them. For me, it has always been a combination of … [Read more...] about The Galaxy S22 fingerprint scanner makes Pixel 6 biometrics look like a joke
Make sure that you don’t fall for this official-looking Google Forms phishing scam
Over the past few days, we've noticed an uptick in the number of fake emails in our inbox, but specifically from individuals attempting to impersonate Google. While this is nothing new, and people have been creating phishing scams for years now, one favorite method hackers have taken to like water … [Read more...] about Make sure that you don’t fall for this official-looking Google Forms phishing scam
Google Stadia “works” on the Steam Deck, but there’s a problem and it’s kind of a big deal
The moment the Steam Deck hit the market, you knew someone would attempt to load up some cloud gaming services in an effort to get more out of the hardware. Valve's new handheld is incredible, and early reviews are extremely positive, but it's not perfect. With that being said, early controller … [Read more...] about Google Stadia “works” on the Steam Deck, but there’s a problem and it’s kind of a big deal
How to use Google Podcasts on the web
As Chromebook users, I think we've all been there. We have an app on our phone that we think we should be ready to install on our Chromebook via the Google Play Store, only to get the dreaded "Your device isn't compatible with this version" message. Such is the case with Google Podcasts, which … [Read more...] about How to use Google Podcasts on the web
How to update your Chromebook or Chrome browser
I realized something today that devastated me. Chrome Unboxed has not once - in the history of the site, written a how-to guide for updating your Chromebook or Chrome browser! What sort of madness is this? Okay, I'll calm down now, but only because we'll be rectifying the issue today. Whether you're … [Read more...] about How to update your Chromebook or Chrome browser
Lenovo Flex 5i (2022) hands-on and initial impressions
Just as we did with the newly-announced Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3, we've gone hands-on with the brand new Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook that has been announced at MWC 2022. If you've been around the Chromebook scene for any amount of time, you are likely familiar with the Flex 5 and its importance in … [Read more...] about Lenovo Flex 5i (2022) hands-on and initial impressions
