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
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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
Google celebrates the adoption of Smart Canvas features, announces more to come
Building off of their announcement back in May of last year which introduced Smart Canvas - a new product experience that delivers the next evolution of collaboration for Google Workspace - Google posted today on The Keyword a summary of all the Smart Canvas features released to … [Read more...] about Google celebrates the adoption of Smart Canvas features, announces more to come
Google Messages is finally rolling out its long-awaited Conversation Categories feature
I can't honestly tell you how long it's been since Google first announced several new features for Google Messages. Things like the ability to star messages to pin them to the top of your inbox, message reactions, and even conversation categories all appeared for some users in India and a few other … [Read more...] about Google Messages is finally rolling out its long-awaited Conversation Categories feature
Grab this All-In-One Chrome OS Desktop for only $399
I would wager that, over the past two years, record numbers of users have set up or expanded their home office. Work from home. Remote learning. Whatever the reason, having a good desktop setup at home or even at the office is crucial for being as productive as possible. If you're still shopping for … [Read more...] about Grab this All-In-One Chrome OS Desktop for only $399
Workspace: Classic Hangouts migration to Google Chat enters final phase
Google has been warning that the migration from Classic Hangouts to Google Chat was impending and inevitable for Google Workspace customers for some time now. We last reported this back in July when Google warned that it was switching Workspace users from “Chat and classic Hangouts” to “Chat … [Read more...] about Workspace: Classic Hangouts migration to Google Chat enters final phase
Google Search Easter Egg honors “The Batman”
Attention Gotham City residents and everyone else around the world: Batman has hit Google Search in the form of an easter egg ahead of the movie premiere of "The Batman" next week. Typing in the words "Gotham City", "Bruce Wayne" or “Bat-Signal” into a Google Search will reveal an animated bat … [Read more...] about Google Search Easter Egg honors “The Batman”
Pixel 7 design renders leak and it looks like we’d expect it to
It feels a tad bit early for Pixel 7 leaks, right? Either way, they are already starting and with the CAD renders we're seeing on Twitter, there are very few surprises in the way of design language for this year's Pixel phones if these leaks are to be believed. The first images come via the … [Read more...] about Pixel 7 design renders leak and it looks like we’d expect it to
Stadia Pro subscribers can try Assassin’s Creed Valhalla for free starting today
Google has been running something called "Free Play Days" for a while now, and games like Madden NFL 22, F1 2020, and Rainbow Six Siege have been up for grabs for a weekend in an effort for Stadia to whet gamer's appetites and inspire them toward purchasing more content on the cloud gaming … [Read more...] about Stadia Pro subscribers can try Assassin’s Creed Valhalla for free starting today
New Pixel 6 bug breaks Wi-Fi for some, Google says fix coming in March update
Is it just me, or is this becoming a way-too-common occurrence? Following the February Pixel update earlier this month, several Pixel users took to Reddit to report issues with the Wi-Fi shutting off constantly and randomly. Quick fixes that the community came up with included restarting the phone … [Read more...] about New Pixel 6 bug breaks Wi-Fi for some, Google says fix coming in March update
This emulator wants to let you play your PlayStation 2 games directly through the web browser
I'm always excited to check out new web technologies, and it truly blows me away how powerful and capable the browser has become. In many instances, it can do everything a traditionally downloaded software can do. While it's no replacement - at least, not yet, it's coming along really … [Read more...] about This emulator wants to let you play your PlayStation 2 games directly through the web browser
Cameyo joins Chrome Enterprise Recommended Program
Virtual App Delivery has become a very hot topic over the past couple of years as thousands have shifted to a remote or hybrid workflow. For many businesses, the shift to Chrome OS and the Chrome Enterprise Platform means finding a way to embrace Google's cloud-centric services while still being … [Read more...] about Cameyo joins Chrome Enterprise Recommended Program
