My jaw practically dropped when I saw a user on Reddit by the name of PasswordIs54321 post images in the K12sysadmin subreddit of a Chromebook they had accidentally left in the oven before deciding to make dinner. As a Chromebook expert in Best Buy stores for nearly four years, I can confidently say … [Read more...] about PSA: Don’t cook your Chromebook in the oven – use Google Family Link instead
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On World Password Day, Google celebrates by telling you how it’s going to kill the password
Yesterday was officially World Password Day - a day in which everyone celebrates how passwords have kept us safe by cross-checking their own personal security and strengthening their own passwords so that their data remains safe and sound. In fact, last year, the search query "How strong is my … [Read more...] about On World Password Day, Google celebrates by telling you how it’s going to kill the password
Google Assistant expands broadcast feature to phones, Family Bells to 8 new languages, more
In honor of all of the hard-working mothers and for Mother's day, Google Assistant is picking up a handful of new and useful features. First, off, you'll officially be able to utilize the popular Broadcast feature outside of your home to send quick voice announcements to family members! Previously, … [Read more...] about Google Assistant expands broadcast feature to phones, Family Bells to 8 new languages, more
HYPER unveils new Works with Chromebook USB-C lineup
HYPER and its parent company Sanho have announced a Works with Chromebook line of USB-C docks and accessories for enterprise, education, and home use. The California-based accessory maker is known for its premium docks, hubs, and adapters for Apple products as well as high-end PCs like the Microsoft … [Read more...] about HYPER unveils new Works with Chromebook USB-C lineup
Can you mine Doge on your Chromebook?
Ah, cryptocurrency. The dream of a digital asset that is based not on paper money backed by gold or silver but built on secure transactions and a decentralized network that is open to all. Well, it's a lot more complicated than that and in the year 2021, there are more cryptocurrencies than any sane … [Read more...] about Can you mine Doge on your Chromebook?
HP Chromebook x360 13c and the Elite c1030: clearing up the confusion [VIDEO]
Just a few weeks ago, a mysterious new device showed up at Best Buy and looked an awful lot like the HP Elite c1030 Chromebook we reviewed months ago. The model name wasn't apparent from the listing, but it became clear quite quickly that this 'new' HP Chromebook was identical in every way to the … [Read more...] about HP Chromebook x360 13c and the Elite c1030: clearing up the confusion [VIDEO]
Adobe’s Creative Cloud add-on for Google Workspace now works with Docs and Slides
In March of last year, Adobe released a Workspace add-on that allowed organizations to access and share their Creative Cloud files directly in Gmail. They made it easier to share links to your creative assets with external teams and stakeholders with just a few clicks. Now, a new update to the … [Read more...] about Adobe’s Creative Cloud add-on for Google Workspace now works with Docs and Slides
More major changes coming to your Chrome browser’s global media controls
A user on Reddit by the name of Leopeva64 (Thanks for the heads up!) made us aware of some pretty significant changes that are coming to your Chrome browser's global media controls and even provided Chromium Repository commits to reflect these changes. We previously detailed how Google was turning … [Read more...] about More major changes coming to your Chrome browser’s global media controls
Lenovo’s MediaTek-powered Chromebook 3 14″ now available at Best Buy
Last month, Lenovo quietly rolled out refreshed versions of the 11.6" and 14" Chromebook 3 powered by MediaTek's MT8183 ARM processor. The 11.6" Flex model showed up on Lenovo's website last month for $319. This week, Best Buy has listed two configurations of the 14" model and they are available for … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s MediaTek-powered Chromebook 3 14″ now available at Best Buy
Chrome OS 90 has a handy trick up its sleeve for pinned web apps
This is a small change, but Chrome OS 90 has come with a change that I didn't fully realize until today and I absolutely love it. Though Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) have carried their icons along with them for some time, pinned web apps that aren't fully realized as PWAs on Chromebooks have a … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 90 has a handy trick up its sleeve for pinned web apps
5 improvements Chrome OS can make to its notification system
While the Chrome OS notification system seems fairly simple and straightforward, it's actually quite robust. You can enable or disable app badging, block notifications entirely with 'Do not disturb', and even toggle apps or web apps to show or hide notifications individually. For all of its … [Read more...] about 5 improvements Chrome OS can make to its notification system
[U: Fixed] If you can’t sign in to Youtube TV on your Chromecast with Google TV, you’re not alone
Update - May 6, 2021: Google states that this issue is now fixed! They urge users to reboot their Chromecasts with Google TV by visiting the Settings menu, selecting System, and then Restart. Alternatively, you can just unplug it and plug it back in, but you'll want to wait about a minute before … [Read more...] about [U: Fixed] If you can’t sign in to Youtube TV on your Chromecast with Google TV, you’re not alone
