With web applications on the rise in place of traditional applications, I've had a mind as of late to cover some of my favorite web-based software so that whether you're using a Chromebook or just the Chrome browser on your Mac or Windows PC, you can benefit from or at least get a taste of the … [Read more...] about Rive 2 lets you create animations for the web, apps, and games right from your browser
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Play Android games in your web browser with the power of BlueStacks X
I remember the days back before Chromebooks existed, and even less far back before the Google Play Store in all of its glory was ported to them. Instead of installing millions of apps and games right on our laptops, tinkerers like me would go and download something called BlueStacks - an Android … [Read more...] about Play Android games in your web browser with the power of BlueStacks X
February Chromebook Deals Round 2
New day. New deals. We've just passed the midway mark of February and we have a whole new list of Chromebook deals for your viewing and shopping pleasure. This time around, there's a little something for everyone on the list from an ultra-portable detachable to a massive 17.3" clamshell that's … [Read more...] about February Chromebook Deals Round 2
Why Google Messages by default on the Samsung Galaxy S22 lineup is very important
Here in the USA, there's a particular conundrum we find ourselves in, and it revolves around text messages. Text messages. In 2022. Sure, it's borderline ridiculous and silly, but the rise of Apple and the iPhone as the de facto smartphone for the majority of users in the States means Apple's … [Read more...] about Why Google Messages by default on the Samsung Galaxy S22 lineup is very important
Google Drive ‘Search Chips’ now generally available for all
Back in November 2021 Google announced a beta test for Search Chips: a new feature that makes it easier to drill down on your Google Drive search results by allowing you to filter by different criteria. The filters are presented once you’ve performed a search in the form of different drop-downs, as … [Read more...] about Google Drive ‘Search Chips’ now generally available for all
Oh, how I wish Chrome OS had a ‘Clear all’ button to quickly dismiss open applications
Yes, I know, I sound lazy. Anyone who knows me though will tell you that I prefer to work smarter, not harder. I'm a man of efficiency, what can I say? That's why when I recently realized how annoying it was that Chrome OS didn't have a 'Clear all' button to close active or open apps and web apps, I … [Read more...] about Oh, how I wish Chrome OS had a ‘Clear all’ button to quickly dismiss open applications
This Android 11 fullscreen ‘At a Glance’ prototype makes me miss Assistant Snapshot
Last week, Android Authority obtained some exclusive screenshots of a fullscreen 'At a Glance' prototype for the lock screen of Android 11 that never went public. These shots revealed that Google had plans to make 'At a Glance' much more robust and let it fill your entire screen while active instead … [Read more...] about This Android 11 fullscreen ‘At a Glance’ prototype makes me miss Assistant Snapshot
Chrome OS Flex versus CloudReady: here are the main differences
This week, Google made a pretty monumental announcement in the form of Chrome OS Flex, but as most users will likely note, Chrome OS Flex bears some pretty striking resemblance to a product that has been in circulation for years at this point: Neverware's CloudReady. Those same users will also … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Flex versus CloudReady: here are the main differences
Google Search homepage adding Discover-style information cards
Do you remember "iGoogle"? I certainly do! Google's cluttered but useful homepage full of widgets (known as "gadgets") was a personal dashboard for information that would benefit the user throughout the day which spawned many other tools similar to it like Netvibes. Sadly, the company shut down … [Read more...] about Google Search homepage adding Discover-style information cards
Google brings Chrome’s Privacy Sandbox to Android but won’t pull the plug on existing ad tools (yet)
Efforts to protect user privacy have been an ongoing and sometimes-uphill battle. We as users of Google services understand that nothing comes for free and that Google is - at the end of the day - an advertising company. Still, we want to retain as much of our privacy as possible without having to … [Read more...] about Google brings Chrome’s Privacy Sandbox to Android but won’t pull the plug on existing ad tools (yet)
Google wants to make Gmail notifications less redundant
If you find that getting the same Gmail notification on your Chromebook and mobile device at the same time is an annoyance, you'll be happy to know that may be changing soon. 9to5Google discovered what seems to be a test roll-out of a feature that pauses notifications on your phone when it detects … [Read more...] about Google wants to make Gmail notifications less redundant
Opinion: Android apps on Windows 11 offer little to no value for most people, stick to web apps
Microsoft announced yesterday that its public preview of the Amazon Appstore apps on Windows 11 would now be available to anyone running its latest operating system version (Here's how to enable it). The company states that it's adding this to enable more users to work and play their own way. After … [Read more...] about Opinion: Android apps on Windows 11 offer little to no value for most people, stick to web apps
