“How do you do CAPS?” is one of the most common questions that I, in my many years working in Tech Support, would get from my users when I was setting them up with a Chromebook. People are used to - and depend on - their Caps Lock key. Nevermind using Shift when you need to capitalize one letter out … [Read more...] about How to turn off caps lock on your Chromebook
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Shield TV update fixes Plex, storage permission issues, content playback stuttering, more
Last month, Nvidia Shield TV devices received an update (v9.0) to Android 11, and with it, any app that required storage permissions was broken because with Android 11, you have to enable these per use and per app. I find it interesting that no one saw this coming, and as a result, many smart home … [Read more...] about Shield TV update fixes Plex, storage permission issues, content playback stuttering, more
Is the future of computing in the palm of your hand?
For years, we have pondered the possibility of Chrome OS running on a phone. Our idea was that the phone would run the containerized version of Android much as a Chromebook does but when you were using it as a phone, Android would be front and center. Then, when you docked your "Chrome Phone" to an … [Read more...] about Is the future of computing in the palm of your hand?
Google Docs adds new Smart Canvas features including Summaries and Pageless formatting
Google's "Smart Canvas" update for Docs, Sheets, and Slides provided a much-needed boost to collaborative flexibility and tools in the company's ecosystem last year, and it's still reimagining what it looks like to work together with others in a more efficient, interconnected, and rich way to this … [Read more...] about Google Docs adds new Smart Canvas features including Summaries and Pageless formatting
Chrome OS Flex brings the Chromebook experience to PC and Mac for free
It’s no secret that around here, at least, we think Chrome OS is a fantastic operating system for tons of users. The reasons are simple, too. Chrome OS is fast, light-weight, secure, easy to use, and easy to deploy in large numbers. With background updates, secure boot, and a … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Flex brings the Chromebook experience to PC and Mac for free
Google TV’s Library tab is busted for some, showing ‘Unable to load library’ error
Google TV’s ‘Library’ tab has been acting up quite a bit for a handful of people. In fact, it’s gone so far as to break entirely for some. Now, several users over on Reddit and the Google Support forums are reporting that the following "Unable to load library" error is all they can call up … [Read more...] about Google TV’s Library tab is busted for some, showing ‘Unable to load library’ error
Win one of 6 Lenovo Smart Clock 2’s with the wireless charging base
One of our absolute favorite things to do around here is give stuff away. Whether it is a new Chromebook, some accessories, or smart home devices, getting new tech in the hands of our readers, viewers, and listeners is just awesome. As you can tell from the title, we have a bit of that to do … [Read more...] about Win one of 6 Lenovo Smart Clock 2’s with the wireless charging base
Gmail’s redesign is rolling out now for regular Google Account users and here’s how to use it
Just a few weeks ago, Google revealed a massive, visual overhaul for Gmail complete with Material You theming. At the time, it was only announced for Workspace accounts, but now, the Google Workspace Updates blog post that initially announced it has been updated to reveal that the design is now … [Read more...] about Gmail’s redesign is rolling out now for regular Google Account users and here’s how to use it
Nothing adds Google Assistant to its earbuds, giving Pixel Buds A-Series more competition
For anyone who may have been as disgruntled with the previous generation of Pixel Buds as I was and may be looking for an alternative, the Pixel Buds A-Series are great. So far as I can tell, they've completely fixed the cutouts that Google couldn't overcome with past iterations, and they're … [Read more...] about Nothing adds Google Assistant to its earbuds, giving Pixel Buds A-Series more competition
Chrome OS has a strange relationship with letting users listen to multiple simultaneous audio sources
It's fairly common for anyone using a computer to run two audio sources at the same time. Maybe it's our short attention spans or perhaps it's my generation's fault - the millennials. It's still cool to blame everything on the millennials, right? Either way, on Windows, I often have music playing … [Read more...] about Chrome OS has a strange relationship with letting users listen to multiple simultaneous audio sources
The Chrome Cast 150: Chrome OS 98 arrives with some great new features
This week, we begin the podcast by debuting our latest giveaway: 6 Lenovo Smart Clocks with the wireless charging dock. You can check out more details on this device here, but don't forget to get entered for your chance to win down further in this post. This time around, the giveaway will run … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 150: Chrome OS 98 arrives with some great new features
Microsoft lures unhappy Workspace legacy free edition users with a steep 365 discount
Corporate Vice President for Microsoft 365 wrote a blog post this week that details the company's sweet, sweet offer for disgruntled Google Workspace legacy free edition users. Microsoft is offering this group 60% off of a 12-month Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Business Standard, or Business Premium … [Read more...] about Microsoft lures unhappy Workspace legacy free edition users with a steep 365 discount
