Pixlr's photo editor probably isn't something unheard of to many of our readers. It's something we often use on our Chromebooks and also something we've bragged about a bunch as a simple Photoshop alternative for basic editing in the cloud. As Chromebooks become more popular and as web applications … [Read more...] about Popular photo editing web app Pixlr leaks 1.9 million user records – Find out if you’ve been compromised
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[U: Claim] Your Stadia Pro games for February – Journey to the Savage Planet, Enter the Gungeon, and Lara Croft
Another month, and yet another round of Stadia Pro games for your enjoyment! Google's cloud gaming platform adds three titles for February which will free to claim for Pro subscribers on the first of the month - Journey to the Savage Planet, which we recently spoke at length about, Enter the … [Read more...] about [U: Claim] Your Stadia Pro games for February – Journey to the Savage Planet, Enter the Gungeon, and Lara Croft
How to enable your Chromebook’s new screen saver
Last week, Chrome OS 88 began rolling out to users across the globe. This update contained some very useful front-facing features for users but undoubtedly the most talked about is the new Chrome OS screen saver. Once called ambient mode, the screen saver function has been in the works for more than … [Read more...] about How to enable your Chromebook’s new screen saver
[U: Available] Popular deckbuilding roguelike game Slay the Spire comes to Chromebooks next week
Update: 12/4/21 - Slay the Spire is now available on the Google Play Store! Happy gaming! Developer MegaCrit's unique single-player deckbuilding roguelike game, Slay the Spire, has received a cult following since its original release on PC and many fans in the gaming community have long since … [Read more...] about [U: Available] Popular deckbuilding roguelike game Slay the Spire comes to Chromebooks next week
Nvidia GeForce NOW finally works through the Chrome browser on Windows and macOS devices
You've been able to spoof the Chrome browser on Windows and macOS into believing it was running on a Chromebook using a User Agent-Switcher extension for months now, thus allowing you to play Nvidia's GeForce NOW without downloading its official client. As of today though, you can now load up the … [Read more...] about Nvidia GeForce NOW finally works through the Chrome browser on Windows and macOS devices
Exclusive: the ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3000 tablet is the first real Lenovo Duet contender
Since its introduction over a year ago at this point, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet has been in a league all its own. After all, before it arrived and since it began shipping, there's not been a Chromebook quite like it. Lenovo upended the low end of the Chromebook spectrum with a solid tablet that … [Read more...] about Exclusive: the ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3000 tablet is the first real Lenovo Duet contender
Google Search dark mode is appearing briefly for more users, and it looks promising
We just reported on Google having created and rolled out a dark theme for Chrome Remote Desktop today, your Google My Activity page earlier this week, and Google News before that. Heck, even the Chrome OS recovery screen went dark! The company began A/B testing a dark theme for Search back in … [Read more...] about Google Search dark mode is appearing briefly for more users, and it looks promising
[U: Confirmed] Google’s Pixel Slate may have been discontinued and why it’s not that big of a deal
Update: 1/29/21 - As of today, the Pixel Slate has officially been removed from the Google Store. Farewell, dear friend! I still hold fast to my belief that the device served its purpose as you can read all about below. Google's only real "tablet" style Chromebook made in-house may be … [Read more...] about [U: Confirmed] Google’s Pixel Slate may have been discontinued and why it’s not that big of a deal
Chrome Remote Desktop gets a redesign complete with a dark theme
Chrome Remote Desktop is now rocking a dark theme toggle on the web! "Come to the Dark Side...we have cookies". Okay, being serious for a moment, this is awesome! Last year, its app was pushed out in favor of the web app and now, it's joining the fight against the bright light and saving your eyes. … [Read more...] about Chrome Remote Desktop gets a redesign complete with a dark theme
Google Play Pass had a great first year, but it still has room to grow
Since the launch of Google Play Pass, it's celebrated its first birthday, expanded to 42 countries, and has added more than 300 new apps and games, including more than 100 teacher-approved kids' titles. 59 new titles have been added in the past two months alone, and we're sure to see even more for … [Read more...] about Google Play Pass had a great first year, but it still has room to grow
The Chrome Cast 97: Chrome OS 88 arrives and the Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga impresses
This week on The Chrome Cast, we dig into many of the new features that have arrived in the Chrome OS world with version 88 of the operating system. With the new screen saver, WebAuthn, and the updated screen capture tool, there's a lot to love about the latest update for your … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 97: Chrome OS 88 arrives and the Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga impresses
Android TV devices may require AV1 codec in order to operate beginning in March
The Alliance for Open Media's royalty-free codec, AV1, has been used by Google plenty in the past, but back in November, we found out that they had intentions to utilize it in even more Google services like Stadia, Google Meet, Photos, and even Google TV. Now, all Android TV devices may be required … [Read more...] about Android TV devices may require AV1 codec in order to operate beginning in March
