Following its update to Gmail back in September, Google is now adding the same search "chips" or filters to Drive to make it easier to refine your search query for files. For now, it's launching in beta, but it's available across the board for all Google Workspace accounts, as well as those with G … [Read more...] about Refine results in Drive using Google’s new “search chip” filters that are now in beta
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How to score this new Samsung Chromebook from Walmart for only $87
If you're in the market for a "cheap" Chrome OS laptop, there's never been a better time to pick up a new Chromebook under $200. Even now, you can head over to Best Buy and find nearly a dozen devices priced as low as ninety-nine dollars and some of these Chromebooks are actually decent models. … [Read more...] about How to score this new Samsung Chromebook from Walmart for only $87
Chromebook shipments dip 37% this quarter, but there’s nothing to worry about
Thanks to the global pandemic, Chromebooks saw explosive growth over the past year, and it showed no signs of slowing down. However, a new report on the global PC market from Canalys shows that Chromebook shipments have slowed and have dipped 37% in Q3 of 2021. At first blush, it could be easy to … [Read more...] about Chromebook shipments dip 37% this quarter, but there’s nothing to worry about
You can get the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 for under $350 right now
It's just that time of year, folks. Things are going on sale right and left, people are in a shopping sort of mood more than ever, and Chromebook price tags are dropping fast. We talk about deals all the time and while I don't want to paint this one as the greatest deal of all time, I can most … [Read more...] about You can get the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 for under $350 right now
How to autorun Chrome web apps when you log into your Windows, Mac, or Linux desktop
Chrome for Windows, Mac, and Linux now allows for users to autorun web apps on login as of Chrome 91. This is great for quickly accessing Gmail, Google Chat, and other such services that are used constantly and as soon as users boot into their machines. With that being said, a manual user … [Read more...] about How to autorun Chrome web apps when you log into your Windows, Mac, or Linux desktop
No, you aren’t crazy: Chromecast volume control is missing in Android 12 for reasons
I'm not sure how many of you out there are on Android 12 right now, but for those who are, there is a missing element to the UI that you may or may not have noticed yet. I picked up on the issue right away when we loaded Android 12 on one of our in-house Pixels a few weeks back, but I chalked it up … [Read more...] about No, you aren’t crazy: Chromecast volume control is missing in Android 12 for reasons
Some Google One users are being offered a free 2nd gen Nest Hub if they upgrade to 2TB
Some Google One subscribers are receiving an email promotion that invites them to upgrade their storage quota in order to receive a free gift. While it normally offers some freebies to One members, Google is going big with this one. Instead of shooting measly discounts from a T-shirt cannon or … [Read more...] about Some Google One users are being offered a free 2nd gen Nest Hub if they upgrade to 2TB
Broadcast messages to your Google smart speakers from the comfort of a Chromebook
One of the oft-forgotten abilities of your Google smart speakers is the broadcast feature. Our family uses it all the time, but I tend to forget its usefulness in the office even though we have quite a few speakers littered about. If you've never used it before, the idea is simple: say "Hey … [Read more...] about Broadcast messages to your Google smart speakers from the comfort of a Chromebook
Google Sheets adds several menu enhancements including icons to make things easier to find
Sheets has a ton of options and many of them are found directly in its menu system. These have notoriously been difficult to find, and in an effort to simplify the web app for data management, Google is enhancing several things about said menus. In a new Keyword blog post, the company has … [Read more...] about Google Sheets adds several menu enhancements including icons to make things easier to find
This Nest Audio deal is too good to pass up
Pound for pound, you won't find a better Assistant-enabled smart speaker than Google's own Nest Audio. At $99, the Google-y speaker offers up ample volume and sound quality while giving you all the tasty home control you know and love from the Google Assistant. Now, that's not to say that you can't … [Read more...] about This Nest Audio deal is too good to pass up
This upcoming Chromebook virtual desks feature will greatly aid quick productivity
If you've been around our website, YouTube channel or podcast for any amount of time, you likely know by now that I love using the virtual desks feature on my Chromebooks. They help me stay productive, organized and on-task in my daily workflow. By dividing my windows and apps into different … [Read more...] about This upcoming Chromebook virtual desks feature will greatly aid quick productivity
Microsoft Windows 11 SE seeks to take the education market back from Chromebooks
As reported by Windows Central, Microsoft is working on what could be dubbed the "Surface Laptop SE" and it's apparently being designed to compete with Chromebooks in the education market. Codenamed Tenjin, it will have an Intel Celeron N4120, and be low cost. It will likely ship with Windows 11 SE … [Read more...] about Microsoft Windows 11 SE seeks to take the education market back from Chromebooks
