Yesterday, I spent some time hashing out why I feel that Google will bring Steam to Chrome OS in the very near future. While there's still some work to be done, it now appears that Google is going all-in on the project and this may be a bigger addition to Chrome OS than we ever imagined. This … [Read more...] about Borealis, a.k.a. Steam, will live in the Chrome OS settings menu
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Chrome OS is putting the ‘Overview’ button back on the shelf where it belongs
I said it and I meant it - Virtual Desks on a Chromebook have felt incomplete without this one important feature. The one vital feature for accessibility that existed way back in 2013 but was needlessly ripped from the operating system to make room for others - the 'Overview' button! After making my … [Read more...] about Chrome OS is putting the ‘Overview’ button back on the shelf where it belongs
As promised, Google Fi VPN begins rolling out to iPhone subscribers
Google's Virtual Private Network, or VPN first launched in beta for Android which was a part of the company's Safer Internet Day keeps users safe by protecting their privacy and security as they utilize their phone. Shortly after, the VPN was found to work with Chrome OS as well, being able to … [Read more...] about As promised, Google Fi VPN begins rolling out to iPhone subscribers
Google Drive update makes your file links more secure, but it may break them in the process
Google Workspace is releasing a Drive security update that will alter the links of some files in an effort to keep them secure when sharing them. This addition to the link will be a unique resource key. Once the update has been applied to a file, users who haven't viewed the file ever before will … [Read more...] about Google Drive update makes your file links more secure, but it may break them in the process
You can score the 11th Gen Tiger Lake HP Chromebook x360 14c for $549
In April, HP quietly rolled out a refreshed version of the popular Chromebook x360 14c powered by Intel's 11th Gen Tiger Lake Core i3 CPU. As we've seen with ASUS' Chromebook Flip CX5, this new generation processor is an absolute beast compared to anything else we've seen in the Chrome OS space. HP … [Read more...] about You can score the 11th Gen Tiger Lake HP Chromebook x360 14c for $549
Nest Wifi update tells you why your internet is terrible and further improves work from home
An update to Nest Wifi (13729.57.19) Nest Wifi point (1.54.253765) and Google Wifi (13729.57.15) devices brings several improvements that users should be aware of. M89 not only includes general security, stability, and performance improvements but also expands work from home traffic optimization … [Read more...] about Nest Wifi update tells you why your internet is terrible and further improves work from home
Google will hold off on Chrome’s third-party cookie blocking until 2023
Google has found itself in between a rock and a hard place when it comes to the methods used by Chrome for tracking users' online behavior. On one hand, you have users that want privacy and are looking for a browser that allows them to easily manage and limit the number of cookies that come along … [Read more...] about Google will hold off on Chrome’s third-party cookie blocking until 2023
Why I’ve lost hope for a new Pixelbook arriving anytime soon
It pains me to have to write this. It really does. However, I feel the need to share the very unfortunate evidence that leads me to the conclusion that Google may not be working on a new Pixelbook after all. With a few hopeful candidates in the queue, an almost-certain blockbuster Google hardware … [Read more...] about Why I’ve lost hope for a new Pixelbook arriving anytime soon
Steam on Chrome OS is so close I can taste it
It has been well over a year since Google's Director of Product Management, Kan Liu, tipped the news that Google and Valve were working together to bring a native Steam gaming experience to Chrome OS. In that time, a lot of work has been done in preparation for what we believe could see 'Borealis' … [Read more...] about Steam on Chrome OS is so close I can taste it
Google Stadia arrives on Google TV, expanding its reach to millions more
Yesterday, Google officially released its Stadia application for Google TV and Android TV devices. The long-awaited game streaming service could previously be accessed via your Chrome browser, Android, iOS devices, and so on. More importantly, the app has been available on Google's Chromecast Ultra … [Read more...] about Google Stadia arrives on Google TV, expanding its reach to millions more
Some users can celebrate Stadia’s release on Google TV with 50% off of its controllers
Google's new Chromecast with Google TV has become extremely valuable. Not only is it a fantastic replacement for the Chromecast Ultra (provided you purchase the additional Ethernet adapter on the Google Store to ensure your 4K speeds. Now, it's also a game console! The company is sending out emails … [Read more...] about Some users can celebrate Stadia’s release on Google TV with 50% off of its controllers
Google is now looking to Android to fix your Chromebook’s Bluetooth issues
The Bluetooth stack on Chrome OS has been less than stellar for years. Any peripherals you connect can be inconsistent, and sometimes straight up not work at all depending on the device - specifically those sporting Stone Peak wireless cards. A new commit on the Chromium Repository now shows that … [Read more...] about Google is now looking to Android to fix your Chromebook’s Bluetooth issues
