Back in June of this year, Google made the move to stop allowing unlimited Google Photos storage. As a part of that move, they also introduced a new name for the lower-quality image upload option, changing it from the confusing "High Quality" to "Storage Saver." As it was before, Storage Saver … [Read more...] about How to free up your Google Photos storage space with Google’s own tools
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Here are 5 of the best Chrome extensions for enhancing your YouTube experience
Over the course of 2021, I've come to realize how addicted I am to Youtube. This may be a controversial statement, but I'll stick to it - Youtube is Google's most successful and best social network, and with how quickly video is becoming the standard media type for consumption, it's clearly on track … [Read more...] about Here are 5 of the best Chrome extensions for enhancing your YouTube experience
Intel Arc Alchemist dGPUs could be headed to Chrome OS
It has been just shy of two years since Andriod Police's David Ruddock received the juicy news that Google was working with Valve to bring native Steam support to Chrome OS. Since that time, we have been steadily putting together every puzzle piece we could find to get a full picture of the what and … [Read more...] about Intel Arc Alchemist dGPUs could be headed to Chrome OS
We may see a smaller, true successor to the Lenovo Chromebook Duet after all
When Lenovo launched the original Chromebook Duet, it was a bit of a revelation in the space. No, tablets with detaching keyboards weren't new at that point and they weren't even new to the Chrome OS ecosystem, but the Duet arrived with something different. It was well-made, but inexpensive. The … [Read more...] about We may see a smaller, true successor to the Lenovo Chromebook Duet after all
HP looks to be prepping a MediaTek Kompanio 1000 series Chromebook
We've been saying it for months, but flagship-level MediaTek Kompanio-powered Chromebooks are coming. Though there are only a few boards in the works right now ('Cherry' and 'Tomato') in the 1000 series, we've known for some time that more would be on the way. We've been tracking 'Cherry' - the … [Read more...] about HP looks to be prepping a MediaTek Kompanio 1000 series Chromebook
Google bags exclusive interview with Santa, and the Search team bakes in some holiday treats
It's that time of the year again, and Google's Santa Tracker is getting loads of traffic as kids around the globe check in to see what's new at the North Pole and track Santa before his big night. This year, the Google Search team has added a few easter eggs into your results when you search for … [Read more...] about Google bags exclusive interview with Santa, and the Search team bakes in some holiday treats
Year in Review: A look back at the top 10 articles of 2021
It is almost time to put 2021 to rest and say goodbye to yet another unusually tumultuous year. While we reflect on the difficult times of the past year, we would be remiss if we didn't take some well-spent time to focus on all of the good that has been birthed out of so much diversity. We have … [Read more...] about Year in Review: A look back at the top 10 articles of 2021
5 new hidden Chrome OS 96 features you can try right now
We haven't made one of these posts/videos in quite some time, so it's nice to get back to Chrome OS feature videos. Frankly, we get a little spoiled by an operating system that updates so frequently and is always showing off new tricks. With the lead up to Chrome OS 97 and the transition to a … [Read more...] about 5 new hidden Chrome OS 96 features you can try right now
Chrome is consolidating all of your downloads into a new toolbar button
Google is working to create a more "out-in-the-open" experience for downloads in the Canary build right now with a brand new downloads button on the toolbar. For those who were unaware, the browser currently displays downloads and their progress only at the bottom of the window, but with this … [Read more...] about Chrome is consolidating all of your downloads into a new toolbar button
Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer has been discontinued
This past week was an emotional time for some users as the original Google Toolbar for Microsoft's Internet Explorer was discontinued. Oddly enough, December 11th was the toolbar's 21st birthday, and even though it was no longer being updated to our knowledge, Google left it running all these years. … [Read more...] about Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer has been discontinued
Here is a quick fix for the Pixel 6 network issues many are having
Whether it's with the latest version of Android that was released to Pixel users in December or the prior November update, there have been multiple issues with wireless network connections for weeks. We don't know what the actual problem is at this point, but I can attest to my wife and I both … [Read more...] about Here is a quick fix for the Pixel 6 network issues many are having
Square Enix hosts a massive end of the year sale on the Google Play Store
I never miss an opportunity to cover when my favorite publishers and developers host discounts on their games on the Google Play Store. Today, I found that Square Enix, creator of the popular Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy series' among others, is hosting an end of the year sale just in time for … [Read more...] about Square Enix hosts a massive end of the year sale on the Google Play Store
