We've talked a bit already about Google's choice to upend the standard phone release cycles this year. They are playing by different rules this time around, usurping leak culture and shocking potential new users with pre-release information about their new phones left and right. We've already had … [Read more...] about This is my new favorite thing about Google’s early Pixel 6 announcement
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Chrome OS gains 14 new animated account images as Google also launches ‘Illustrations’
A new set of 14 animated account images have been added to Chrome OS Canary so that Chromebook users can spiff up their login screen once more. It's been a long while since Google introduced animated images in the Personalization section of the Settings app, but since then, they've not added any new … [Read more...] about Chrome OS gains 14 new animated account images as Google also launches ‘Illustrations’
CrossOver 21 is now available: how to use it to run Windows apps on your Chromebook
It’s been a while since we’ve touched on CrossOver. It’s a commercial product from CodeWeavers, the developers behind Wine and Proton, which allows Windows applications and games to run natively on Linux and macOS. Thankfully the janky old days of CrossOver running on Chromebooks through limited … [Read more...] about CrossOver 21 is now available: how to use it to run Windows apps on your Chromebook
The next time you call a contact center for support, they could be using Chrome OS too
With an overwhelming amount of contact or call and support centers being forced to go digital this past year thanks to the global pandemic, Google swoops in yet again to save the day with its excellent Workspace solutions. Today, it's gone a step further and deployed Chrome OS as an integrated … [Read more...] about The next time you call a contact center for support, they could be using Chrome OS too
Upcoming Chromebooks will get a dedicated mic mute keyboard button
There was a time when the humble Chrome OS keyboard was the same on every device that came off the production line. To be honest, I loved that. I loved there being yet another unifying factor to the Chromebook experience that didn't change from device to device. I loved that, like MacOS, users … [Read more...] about Upcoming Chromebooks will get a dedicated mic mute keyboard button
There may be a Google hardware event planned for October 5th, but don’t get too excited [UPDATED]
With all of the excitement surrounding the new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, it's understandable that the internet is abuzz with rumors of Google's next hardware reveal. We've seen plenty of speculation, but yesterday, CNET seems to have preemptively given us a peek into what Google actually has planned … [Read more...] about There may be a Google hardware event planned for October 5th, but don’t get too excited [UPDATED]
The Chromebook Calculator app will soon be replaced with a progressive web app
For those familiar with Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), you'll be happy to hear that a new Chrome developer flag in the Canary channel is set to test replace the aging Chrome Calculator app with a web-based alternative. For those who aren't sure what a PWA is, you're in for a treat! Progressive Web … [Read more...] about The Chromebook Calculator app will soon be replaced with a progressive web app
Ironically, the one thing the Chromebook Files app is missing on a Workspace account is well, Workspaces
You've heard the term 'Workspace' thrown around an overwhelming amount over the past year, and now that we're all done mispronouncing it as 'Workplace', we've become pretty familiar with Google's rebranded offerings. From Meet to Chat, to Gmail, Drive, and everything in between, the company has done … [Read more...] about Ironically, the one thing the Chromebook Files app is missing on a Workspace account is well, Workspaces
Price Drop: The all-new HP Chromebook x2 11 tablet is now $379 ($220 off)
In the market for a new tablet? You may want to consider a Chromebook before you go dropping money on that new iPad Mini or a pricey Android tablet. Why? You ask. Well, for the second time in less than a month, Best Buy has dropped the price on HP's all-new 11" Chromebook x2 tablet. This time taking … [Read more...] about Price Drop: The all-new HP Chromebook x2 11 tablet is now $379 ($220 off)
Google’s Family Library sharing is a disaster, but only if you make the same mistakes I did
Google's Family Sharing has massive benefits - one subscription for Youtube and Youtube Music without advertisements, separate user libraries for Youtube TV (with ads...), and more under one shared cost. Up to five people in total can use Play Pass and Stadia for gaming, share a Google One storage … [Read more...] about Google’s Family Library sharing is a disaster, but only if you make the same mistakes I did
Hyper adds two new USB-C Works with Chromebook accessories to its lineup
Earlier this year, Hyper - a premium Works with Chromebook partner - announced two Type-C accessories that would allow you to extend the capabilities of your Chrome OS workstation. The HyperDrive 14-port docking station and the HyperDrive 5-port USB-C hub will finally be available in November and … [Read more...] about Hyper adds two new USB-C Works with Chromebook accessories to its lineup
Don’t be fooled: these Pixelbook 2 and Pixelbook Pro leaks look suspicious at best
Today, we were made aware of a couple leaks that just don't make a whole lot of sense. We don't post about these to draw attention to what we feel are unlikely pieces of info; instead we want to help deflate these "leaks" before they become a wider-known set of rumors. There are a few reasons I … [Read more...] about Don’t be fooled: these Pixelbook 2 and Pixelbook Pro leaks look suspicious at best
