If you use Google Tasks via the web, you may be interested to hear that it's gaining inline detail editing for Workspace users. It's been available for some time now to standard Google account users, and once the switch occurred, I was throw off for a second as I'm accustomed to clicking more times … [Read more...] about Google Tasks for the web gains inline detail editing
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Lenovo’s MediaTek-powered Chromebook Flex 3 is now available for $319
Last week, Kevin Tofel discovered a new 14" MediaTek-powered Chromebook that adds to Lenovo's budget-friendly models in the IdeaPad 3 lineup. Upon further investigation, I discover a companion model in the 11.6" range that should replace the current IdeaPad Flex 3. Like the 14" Lenovo, the … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s MediaTek-powered Chromebook Flex 3 is now available for $319
Ask and answer questions feature in Google Search shutting down
When typing a search query into Google, you've probably recently been met with a question-and-answer-style card near the bottom of the first page of results. You may have even been given a text box where Google has requested that you answer a question for others to see while searching. All of this … [Read more...] about Ask and answer questions feature in Google Search shutting down
Google Assistant ‘Guacamole’ could hint at the future of smart device interaction
As a part of 9to5Google's APK Insights report for the latest version of the Google app for Android, they discovered an interesting string of code regarding something called 'Guacamole'. Apparently, this is meant to help you 'quickly get things done' with a toggle in Assistant settings. How exactly … [Read more...] about Google Assistant ‘Guacamole’ could hint at the future of smart device interaction
5 new Chrome OS 90 features visualized in a video walk-through
This week, Chrome OS 90 began rolling out for users and though it isn't as feature-packed as the Chrome OS 89 update was, that doesn't mean it didn't come with its fair share of great new tricks. It is worth noting that a few of the announced features aren't quite available here in week one, so we … [Read more...] about 5 new Chrome OS 90 features visualized in a video walk-through
How to snooze Android app notifications on your Chromebook
Managing notifications on Chromebooks has improved substantially since they launched. Do not disturb has become a staple in my everyday use, and you can toggle notifications on or off per app or web app. I do wish that you could cloud synchronize your choice to have Do not disturb enabled, but … [Read more...] about How to snooze Android app notifications on your Chromebook
The Chrome Cast 109: Chrome OS 90 arrives and new Chromebooks are on the horizon
This week on The Chrome Cast, we're delving into all the features that came along with the recent update to Chrome OS 90. While not everyone has it just yet, you can rest assured the update is on the way and when it arrives, some cool new tricks are on the way along with it. In the second half of … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 109: Chrome OS 90 arrives and new Chromebooks are on the horizon
How to change the default app for opening different file types on your Chromebook
The Chromebook Files app has become quite powerful and feature-filled over the past few years. Not only has it gained the ability to display Linux files for those with Crostini enabled, and received new trash can and camera folders, it's also become capable of saving files for offline use on an … [Read more...] about How to change the default app for opening different file types on your Chromebook
Deal Alert: Grab the original Google Nest Hub for $69 ($20 off)
Google's latest smart display offers up some substantial upgrades over its predecessor, the original Nest Hub. I reviewed the Nest Hub Gen 2 a couple of weeks ago and all in all the sleep tracking works rather well despite being somewhat minimalistic. Even if you aren't into Google "watching" you … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Grab the original Google Nest Hub for $69 ($20 off)
How to hide Tote previews on your Chromebook to reclaim shelf space
After tracking the new holding space feature for so long, it was finally released as 'Tote' on Chrome OS 89. The tool allows you to quickly access screenshots, downloads, and pinned files or folders directly from your shelf. Tote adds a preview bubble for up to three of your latest additions, and … [Read more...] about How to hide Tote previews on your Chromebook to reclaim shelf space
If you are still looking for the Chrome OS 90 update, you aren’t alone
From time to time, this happens. A Chrome OS update is announced, starts showing up for users, and then we begin realizing that a large swath of Chromebooks aren't yet getting the promised update. Scheduled for Tuesday this week, Chrome OS 90 arrived with some cool new features that we've been … [Read more...] about If you are still looking for the Chrome OS 90 update, you aren’t alone
Chrome gains an ‘Offers’ button so you can save money at checkout without an extension
During my week-long experiment where I migrated my life and workflow into Windows 10 and the Edge browser in order to see how a Chromebook user could make the most of Microsoft's operating system if they had, I encountered a pretty sweet feature that I hadn't expected to. Edge was sporting something … [Read more...] about Chrome gains an ‘Offers’ button so you can save money at checkout without an extension
