The Universal Stylus Initiative (USI) - to date - is the only open standard active stylus solution available for Chromebooks that allows a single stylus to be used on multiple touch-enabled devices. We have seen this technology emerge from humble beginnings, where pens needed a AAAA alkaline … [Read more...] about Universal Stylus Initiative (USI) releases improved version 2.0
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Tips to get the most out of Google Translate when traveling
Google Translate is a free tool developed by Google that uses a neural machine system to translate text, documents, websites, and even photos in over 100 languages. It can be accessed from the web as well as from dedicated apps on both Android and iOS. Many of us are familiar with accessing the … [Read more...] about Tips to get the most out of Google Translate when traveling
Google implements extreme security measures in response to the war in Ukraine
As the full-scale invasion of Ukraine continues and the capital city of Kyiv is relentlessly attacked today, we want to take a moment to state that our hearts go out to those that have already needlessly lost their lives by being caught in the crossfire of a political war. In response to this … [Read more...] about Google implements extreme security measures in response to the war in Ukraine
Take $220 off the Snapdragon-powered HP Chromebook x2 11
We're hot off the heels of some big Chromebook announcements from Lenovo and the PC giant's latest Chrome OS tablet is definitely something to get excited about. That said, HP would like to remind you that the Duet isn't the only 11-inch Snapdragon Chromebook tablet on the market, and today, you can … [Read more...] about Take $220 off the Snapdragon-powered HP Chromebook x2 11
Here’s a Chromebook window resize trick you likely didn’t know about
There are tons of little navigation tricks littered throughout Chrome, and that means it is very easy to miss smaller tips and tricks that get added along the way. This one showed up for us this morning as we were doing some initial hands-on testing of the new Lenovo Chromebooks announced at MWC … [Read more...] about Here’s a Chromebook window resize trick you likely didn’t know about
Google Play Games adds an option to make it easier to share devices but not account progress
As Google Play Games ramps up its beta for PC in three countries, with more likely to come down the line, the mobile gaming service looks to be adding new features that seek to make it easier to share devices with your friends and family. First spotted by @Doraeigaah on Twitter and reported by … [Read more...] about Google Play Games adds an option to make it easier to share devices but not account progress
Lenovo debuts 11-inch Chromebook Duet and 12th Gen Intel Flex 5i
As we had hoped - and expected - Lenovo is back with another round of Chromebooks just in time to kick off MWC 2022 in Barcelona. The annual tech show is historically focused on the mobile device industry but recent years have seen a major increase in the number of laptop unveilings and the … [Read more...] about Lenovo debuts 11-inch Chromebook Duet and 12th Gen Intel Flex 5i
How to pay your friends – or get paid – using Google Pay
Google Pay is more than just a place to store your credit cards and use them in stores by tapping your phone. You can also use the Google Pay app to view offers from local retailers, keep track of your spending, and my personal favorite - to send or request money from your friends and loved ones. … [Read more...] about How to pay your friends – or get paid – using Google Pay
The Google for Games Developer Summit returns next month with more Stadia sessions lined up
Google hosts an annual game developer summit pertaining to its efforts in mobile and cloud gaming, and this year on March 15, 2022, at 9 am PT, it returns yet again with more updates. While we have no way of knowing whether or not new technology for Stadia will be announced, it's still interesting … [Read more...] about The Google for Games Developer Summit returns next month with more Stadia sessions lined up
How to set up Network File Shares on your Chromebook
It's no secret that most Chromebooks don't come with a lot of internal drive space, so for those of us who are file hoarders - or simply like to maintain a thorough media library - we have to resort to other external storage options. But what if that external storage is in the form of another device … [Read more...] about How to set up Network File Shares on your Chromebook
How to autocomplete a series or a list of numbers, dates, and formulas in Google Sheets
Google Sheets has come a long way over the years. At launch, it lacked many features that statisticians and spreadsheet users came to expect based on decades of Microsoft Excel use. While it's not even close to Microsoft's offering, even today, depending on who you ask or how fancy they need to get … [Read more...] about How to autocomplete a series or a list of numbers, dates, and formulas in Google Sheets
How to automatically share pictures of your kids with your significant other in Google Photos
Google Photos is an incredible and transformative tool for the modern age, and millions have taken to it as their new photo and video storage and sharing solution. Although that's the case, that's not to say that it's perfect or feature complete. There are still things that loads of people wish for, … [Read more...] about How to automatically share pictures of your kids with your significant other in Google Photos
