If you've been a part of the Chromebook story for any amount of time, you've likely heard about the three pillars of the core Chrome OS experience: speed, simplicity, and security. From the jump, Google had a vision of computing that put these three things front and center, allowing them to steer … [Read more...] about Why Chromebook simplicity isn’t undermined by more capability and complexity
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Assistant Memory could be the future of Google Collections and let you save anything for later
Google seems to be internally testing something called Memory, which will live inside of Google Assistant and the Search app. It appears to be a 'dogfood feature' in early development and wants to let you capture virtually anything and ask Assistant to recall it for you later using voice commands. … [Read more...] about Assistant Memory could be the future of Google Collections and let you save anything for later
Chrome OS 89’s multi-paste clipboard fails on Android, but a fix is coming soon
One of the many highlights of Chrome OS 89's triumphant arrival was the addition of the multi-paste function that allows for a bit of a clipboard history for users to dip into. If you're like me, it is very easy to copy one too many things before you remember to paste and your copied stuff gets … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 89’s multi-paste clipboard fails on Android, but a fix is coming soon
Stadia may be getting ready to launch touchscreen gameplay, an Android TV app, more
In a new APK Insights report, 9to5Google has found code buried in version 3.9 of the Stadia application for Android that points to several new features that may be coming to gamers very soon. To be clear, just because code exists in the application does not point to a definitive release for said … [Read more...] about Stadia may be getting ready to launch touchscreen gameplay, an Android TV app, more
“Tips for Chrome” feature pops up in the Beta channel
I am not a fan of tooltips. You know, those pestering little popups that get in your way when you use a new device or piece of software. Don't get me wrong, I totally get the reasoning behind them. A lot of first-time users of any platform or software want some basic guidance to assist in navigating … [Read more...] about “Tips for Chrome” feature pops up in the Beta channel
The Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook is outrageously affordable right now
For this quick article, I reintroduced the very excellent Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook to my desk (and most importantly, to my fingertips) to type on. I honestly forgot in just a few weeks how much I love this keyboard. It is easily one of my favorites and honestly a bit better than I gave … [Read more...] about The Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook is outrageously affordable right now
[U:Fixed] Android apps crashing? Android System Webview is to blame and here’s a fix
Update #1 If you landed on this article, chances are good that your Android phone has just recently started acting a bit bizarre. For us, it started earlier this evening as my wife tried to open her Amazon app only to find it simply crashed and closed. I checked my phone and sure enough, my … [Read more...] about [U:Fixed] Android apps crashing? Android System Webview is to blame and here’s a fix
Where are the 17-inch Chromebooks?
Okay, this is going to be a bit of a rant but I think that you will find some valid points along the way if you decide to stick around for my ramblings. Before I get too deep, let me first express that I am NOT a fan of larger laptops. I have owned a couple of the older Broadwell-powered Acer … [Read more...] about Where are the 17-inch Chromebooks?
Nest Detect sensors are finally back in stock on the Google Store, but likely not for long
Last year, Google took its Nest Detect sensors off of its store shortly after discontinuing its Nest Secure hardware. This was likely done in anticipation of the company's upcoming new devices created in partnership with ADT, but what they failed to realize is that existing Nest Secure owners would … [Read more...] about Nest Detect sensors are finally back in stock on the Google Store, but likely not for long
Google Chat adds granular notification controls so you can reclaim your sanity
Google Chat has gone through quite the metamorphosis lately - between it taking on the migration of pretty much all Google Hangouts users, its redesign and productivity improvements yesterday, and new features like 'Quick Sync', and closer Gmail integration, Google is on a roll with these updates! … [Read more...] about Google Chat adds granular notification controls so you can reclaim your sanity
Google Workspace Frontline is now officially available
Google Workspace Frontline is a custom solution that includes communication and collaboration apps as well as business-grade support and security features like advanced endpoint management that helps keep a company's data secure. It was announced early this month and seeks to fill the gap for … [Read more...] about Google Workspace Frontline is now officially available
Google is adding a ‘Game Mode’ for Chromebooks as Steam gaming takes shape
It is still a bit unclear how close we actually are to 'Borealis' - the internal code name for the Steam gaming container coming to Chrome OS - actually landing. I'm still inclined to think that this feature will arrive in conjunction with more Tiger Lake Chromebooks hitting the market with their … [Read more...] about Google is adding a ‘Game Mode’ for Chromebooks as Steam gaming takes shape
