While Google One is relatively new on the scene and provides many unified tools for managing data for individuals and families alike, most users may not be aware of the built-in feature for freeing up storage space across their Google Account. "Storage Manager" by Google is a powerful system that … [Read more...] about How to use Google’s Storage Manager tool to free up space on your account
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5G is coming to 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake Chromebooks, too
We've known for months at this point that Chromebooks were coming with 5G built in. With new silicon from Qualcomm and MediaTek on the way, it felt like a foregone conclusion that we'd eventually see this connectivity option in ARM-based Chromebooks. With ARM-based silicon in every single phone … [Read more...] about 5G is coming to 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake Chromebooks, too
Chrome OS could soon randomize your MAC address while connecting to Wi-Fi networks
Operating systems other than Chrome OS have let you randomize or hide your MAC address (the device's unique hardware identifier) for decades, but now that Google is putting some polish on its own operating system, it looks like the same feature may be inbound for it as well. Discovered by Kevin … [Read more...] about Chrome OS could soon randomize your MAC address while connecting to Wi-Fi networks
How to speed up your Chromebook if it’s running slowly
Chromebooks have come to be known for their lightweight operating system, but over the years as new features like Linux, Google Play apps, and more have been added, we'd be lying if we said it booted up as fast as it used to or remained just as speedy. This, of course, depends on how you use your … [Read more...] about How to speed up your Chromebook if it’s running slowly
Every upcoming Chromebook in development we’re keeping up with right now [UPDATE: 12/29/2021]
UPDATE - 4/25/2022: With this latest update, we've added a few new Alder Lake Chromebooks to the mix. As always, we've also added more boards that are now identified and linked to a consumer model and we've labeled them as such. Don't forget to bookmark this page to return here whenever you need … [Read more...] about Every upcoming Chromebook in development we’re keeping up with right now [UPDATE: 12/29/2021]
Samsung is cooking up another affordable Chromebook with tablet potential
We uncovered a new Chromebook in development by the name of 'Bugzzy' a few months back in August. Honestly, with the absolute slew of Jasper Lake Chromebooks in development at this point, it felt like just another affordable device to lump in with the rest. While I don't want to undervalue or … [Read more...] about Samsung is cooking up another affordable Chromebook with tablet potential
Opinion: Google Family Groups should include Contact sharing
Now that my son is old enough to use his own Google account for a few things like Google Play Books, kids Movies, and even Play Games, I spent some time going through all of my purchases across each service and cleaning them out so that my own account's suggestions no longer included Baby Shark and … [Read more...] about Opinion: Google Family Groups should include Contact sharing
5 more improvements Google Collections can make to become more usable
When 2021 began, I wrote a ton about Google's super-secret Collections feature and how it could one day replace Bookmarks in Chrome. In fact, content curation has intentionally remained a utilitarian tool in Chrome and across pretty much all browsers for years because people don't like it when you … [Read more...] about 5 more improvements Google Collections can make to become more usable
How to try Google’s new detached Chrome browser as default on Chrome OS 96 stable
Since April of 2020, we've been keeping tabs on the LaCrOS project. For a year and a half we've wondered and waited as Google has continued to develop this standalone browser on Chromebooks and now that we're getting pretty close to the official unveiling of it, there's a way for you to give it a … [Read more...] about How to try Google’s new detached Chrome browser as default on Chrome OS 96 stable
How to install VLC Media Player on your Chromebook and why you’d want to
VLC Media Player is not only free, but it's also open-source and fantastic for a variety of video formats that aren't traditionally supported on Chrome OS. For anyone who wants to watch a video directly from their thumb drive, hard drive, or SD card without needing to rely on Netflix, Google TV, or … [Read more...] about How to install VLC Media Player on your Chromebook and why you’d want to
The Nest Hub Max could be the next device to run Google’s mysterious Fuchsia OS
Nearly half a year ago, Google's mysterious Fuchsia OS began rolling out to first-generation Nest Hub devices as the primary operating system, replacing Cast OS. At the time, it really didn't mean much when it appeared on firmware version 1.52.260996, and to this day, it still doesn't - at least, … [Read more...] about The Nest Hub Max could be the next device to run Google’s mysterious Fuchsia OS
Expect quite a few HP Chromebooks with 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake chips inside
As CES 2022 approaches, so does the beginning of the year and the requisite hopes for new Chromebook hardware. So many great things are coming in 2022, including devices with the higher-powered MediaTek Kompanio 1000 and 800 series, Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3, and 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake chipsets … [Read more...] about Expect quite a few HP Chromebooks with 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake chips inside
