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
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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
Google Photos tests importing from other services, digitizing your physical media
Google Photos is the go-to photo storage management tool for many, especially those of us who own a Pixel phone. It lets you store, share, view, and edit photos and videos on both Android and iOS, while also including powerful AI features to optimize your photos and your storage space. All this for … [Read more...] about Google Photos tests importing from other services, digitizing your physical media
This $99 Samsung Chromebook is a bargain-lovers dream come true
Are you a thrifty shopper? Do you love getting a deal on a product that isn't junk? Okay, that's the best infomercial sales pitch I've got but seriously, who doesn't love stumbling across a great deal? Well, that's exactly what I did today. While this may not be the premium Chromebook that you've … [Read more...] about This $99 Samsung Chromebook is a bargain-lovers dream come true
Chrome for Android’s ‘Data Saver’ feature is being removed because it’s no longer necessary
As soon as Chrome 100 releases, Google will be sunsetting a feature on Android known as "Lite Mode". This feature was rebranded and originally called "Data Saver" (Datally), but its functionality and goal remained the same - to help people browsing the web save on their mobile data and load web … [Read more...] about Chrome for Android’s ‘Data Saver’ feature is being removed because it’s no longer necessary
The Chrome Cast 153: Pixel 7 leaks, Pixel 6 bugs and Galaxy S22 launch day
On this episode of The Chrome Cast, we begin the show by talking about the release of the Samsung Galaxy S22 series and the fact that Samsung is really outdoing itself lately when it comes to making the best Android phone you can buy right now. As much as we want that title to go to Google's own … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 153: Pixel 7 leaks, Pixel 6 bugs and Galaxy S22 launch day
Chrome will soon let you securely send passwords to others without needing to copy and paste them
As we pointed out earlier this week, Chrome's password manager will now let you write notes for your passwords in order to better remember them or their purpose. Now, Google is adding yet another feature to it - the ability to send passwords to others right from the same screen. First discovered … [Read more...] about Chrome will soon let you securely send passwords to others without needing to copy and paste them
Steam on Chrome OS is so close
It seems like forever since we first heard the news that Google and Valve were working to bring Steam gaming to Chromebooks. Two years later and it really feels as if Google is on the cusp of finally launching the finished product. With each passing day, new commits emerge that appear to be putting … [Read more...] about Steam on Chrome OS is so close
Guide: how to run Chrome OS Flex on your Windows PC or Macbook
We've been pretty excited about the announcement of Chrome OS Flex and what it could mean for scores of aging laptops - Windows and Mac OS included. Though we have a lot of content planned around this new OS from Google, we also realize that we've not put up a clear guide on how to actually get … [Read more...] about Guide: how to run Chrome OS Flex on your Windows PC or Macbook
How to use and export your bookmarks from the Chrome browser
Google has attempted to put several systems in place over the years to make traditional bookmarks more useful or fancy, but each attempt has been met with frustration and failure. Initially, it crafted a pretty extension that transformed the bookmark manager into something more modern and polished, … [Read more...] about How to use and export your bookmarks from the Chrome browser
