The ability to highlight text, right-click, and select "Copy link to highlight" was added to Chrome back in April, giving users a quick way to anchor to a specific location on a web page for clarity. Now, as discovered by About Chromebooks, this feature may soon be expanding to include the direct … [Read more...] about “Copy link to highlight” in Chrome may soon expand to include sharing images and video
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Chrome OS is working on “snooping detection” to protect your screen and notifications
While Chromebooks with built-in privacy screens, like the HP Elite c1030's optional Sure View Reflect display are able to keep prying eyes from peeking at your screen or stealing your private data while you surf your device, there's still lots of room for development on software and hardware … [Read more...] about Chrome OS is working on “snooping detection” to protect your screen and notifications
CTL debuts budget-friendly Chromebook PX11-E with Jasper Lake CPUs
PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 24, 2021 Oregon-based CTL is back with another classroom-focused Chromebook that's powered by Intel's latest small-core Jasper Lake processors. The new Chromebook PX11-E is a clamshell model aimed at the K-12 market and features CTL''s familiar rugged design, Bluetooth 5.0, … [Read more...] about CTL debuts budget-friendly Chromebook PX11-E with Jasper Lake CPUs
Pixel 6 and 6 Pro review: why I’m not going Pro
The Pixel 6 and 6 Pro have been here in the office with us for a little while now, and after actually using both of them for nearly a month at this point, I have some thoughts about both of these phones. Really, though, I wanted to share with all of you why it is I’ve decided to go with the Pixel 6 … [Read more...] about Pixel 6 and 6 Pro review: why I’m not going Pro
You’ve officially got six extra months to migrate your website from Classic Google Sites
As far back as 2017, Google gave a timeline for its efforts to shut down the Classic version of Google Sites, its simple site-building tool. Having implemented migration tools for users to take advantage of, it vowed to give the new Google Sites as much feature parity as it could before shuttering … [Read more...] about You’ve officially got six extra months to migrate your website from Classic Google Sites
Take $220 off the 128GB HP Chromebook x2 11 detachable
This morning, one of our fine Patrons asked if anyone had seen the 128GB version of HP's Snapdragon-powered Chromebook x2 11 tablets actually for sale and available. I immediately responded, "I've not seen it anywhere" which also prompted me to take a look around and see if, perhaps, it was listed … [Read more...] about Take $220 off the 128GB HP Chromebook x2 11 detachable
CrosPaper lets you set live wallpapers on your Chromebook, but that’s not its best trick
I'd say the wallpaper app on Chrome OS is fine. Just fine. It's not great or exceptional, and it certainly has a few areas I'd love to see it grow, but it does the basics when it comes to setting a background for your Chromebook's desktop. But, where there's room for improvement, a way to get … [Read more...] about CrosPaper lets you set live wallpapers on your Chromebook, but that’s not its best trick
The more I use the Chromebook Files app, the more I become upset with its idiosyncrasies
I've discussed at length recently how the Chromebook's Files app is lacking features compared to its Drive web app. Most evidently, this can be seen with the missing Workspaces feature that allows Workspace users to place files in a special group for editing with quick recall, similar to placing a … [Read more...] about The more I use the Chromebook Files app, the more I become upset with its idiosyncrasies
Black Friday hacks to make the most of your holiday gear shopping spree
Well, it is once again that time of year. No, I'm not talking about Thanksgiving. While millions prepare to fill up on turkey, dressing, football, and family, just as many are strategizing their plans of attack for what is the biggest shopping day of the year. Thankfully, Black Friday doesn't look … [Read more...] about Black Friday hacks to make the most of your holiday gear shopping spree
Zoom’s Chrome app deprecated before its web app gains feature parity and stability
It's been less than six months since Zoom released its progressive web application in the Google Play Store as a replacement for its traditionally packaged Chrome Web Store app, and according to 9to5Google, the company is already killing off the latter. Instead of being able to fire up calls in … [Read more...] about Zoom’s Chrome app deprecated before its web app gains feature parity and stability
Bundles, the best feature from Google Inbox, is about to make a big comeback in Gmail
Anyone else sorely miss Inbox? I still do, and it's been years since Google put it in the graveyard. As a matter of fact, I had to look, but it's been a staggering 3 years since Inbox was officially cancelled, and I can say I've despised Google's decision every day since. Inbox was simply a … [Read more...] about Bundles, the best feature from Google Inbox, is about to make a big comeback in Gmail
HP’s upcoming Alder Lake flagship Chromebook is set to get a very unique keyboard addition
There are tons of new Chromebooks on the horizon. Heck, there are so many new Chromebooks out on store shelves already that we're behind in our standard review process as it is. As 2021 comes to a close, we'd expect to possibly see a few more devices launched, but the vast majority of these new … [Read more...] about HP’s upcoming Alder Lake flagship Chromebook is set to get a very unique keyboard addition
