It has been a little over a year since the Google Assistant officially debuted on non-Google branded Chromebooks. Personally, I never use Google's little helper on my device because I'm always near my phone or another Google Assistant-enabled device like a smart speaker or display. Additionally, it … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 89 brings deeper Google Assistant integration
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Chromebook Virtual Desks set to get another massive upgrade with drag-and-drop
Virtual Desks on Chrome OS are on fire right now. We recently shared a video highlighting some new features that are already usable in the Developer Channel of Chrome OS, but there is another big upgrade coming that will go a long way towards helping users get the exact desk setup they are looking … [Read more...] about Chromebook Virtual Desks set to get another massive upgrade with drag-and-drop
Smart Compose and autocorrect can now be used in Google Docs comments
Within Google Docs, autocorrect and smart compose are now officially available while commenting. These features should help you to comment quickly and with confidence by reducing your chances of misspelling something or making grammatical errors. I say that both smart compose and autocorrect ought … [Read more...] about Smart Compose and autocorrect can now be used in Google Docs comments
The Google Podcasts web app comes closer to replacing its app counterpart
After breaching 50 million installs on the Play Store, Google's podcasts app is receiving some long-awaited love. Earlier this year it received a full redesign and you can now add subscription sources directly via RSS feed. This week, your subscriptions tab began showing the same horizontal carousel … [Read more...] about The Google Podcasts web app comes closer to replacing its app counterpart
This is the best premium Chromebook deal we’ve seen in years ($350)
Lately, we've talked a lot about the mid-range Chromebook market, and for good reason. For the majority of users, a Core i3 or Core i5 Chromebook in the $500-$600 price range is more than enough machine to get the job done and still offers ample options in the way of premium features. While you may … [Read more...] about This is the best premium Chromebook deal we’ve seen in years ($350)
Quick Tip: How to disconnect your Google Drive files from your Chromebook
Believe it or not, Chromebooks aren't just and only cloud computing devices. Google may have created them to be that at first, and they are certainly still largely center around that philosophy, but they have become so much more over the years thanks to downloadable offline Google Play apps and even … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: How to disconnect your Google Drive files from your Chromebook
Take a look at these new additions to Virtual Desks on Chromebooks [VIDEO]
Virtual Desks have been what we would consider a complete feature for Chromebooks for nearly a year at this point. By complete, I simply mean the feature works as intended and delivers a solid productivity boost to users who choose to leverage it. There are no broken pieces with the existing … [Read more...] about Take a look at these new additions to Virtual Desks on Chromebooks [VIDEO]
Create custom shortcuts in Chrome for any website
Shortcuts are the best thing ever when it comes to creating your own personalized workflow that increases productivity. Whether it's keyboard shortcuts, trackpad gestures, or what have you, every user has their own way of navigating their PCs, and doing so in the Chrome browser is no exception. … [Read more...] about Create custom shortcuts in Chrome for any website
The next Nest Hub could have gesture controls, according to a new mystery device’s FCC filing
A new FCC filing for a Google-made device has just appeared to kick off our excitement for what the company may be planning for 2021. The device in question could possibly be a new Nest Hub with Google's Project Soli chip integrated. Project Soli started out in the Pixel 4 phone and was used to … [Read more...] about The next Nest Hub could have gesture controls, according to a new mystery device’s FCC filing
MediaTek’s rise to #1 in the ARM silicon race is good news for Chromebooks
In a turn of events that I would have never expected, it looks like MediaTek has pulled ahead of Qualcomm to become the #1 ARM chip maker in the world according to a report by Counterpoint Research. With a reported total of more than 100 million smartphones sold with MediaTek silicon in just the … [Read more...] about MediaTek’s rise to #1 in the ARM silicon race is good news for Chromebooks
5 ways Google Collections can improve and how it could replace Pinterest
I recently published an article that discussed what Google's Collections feature is and how you can use it to inspire your 2021 goals. Today, we're going to round off the trifecta of articles I had originally planned around this topic by taking a deep dive into how the service can improve and how it … [Read more...] about 5 ways Google Collections can improve and how it could replace Pinterest
Price Drop: Score the HP Chromebook x360 14c for $449 ($180 off)
New year, new Chromebook deals and as we predicted, mid-range devices are stealing the show. We've seen some solid deals on Chromebooks like the Acer Spin 713, Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5, and others with the most consistent savings coming from the HP Chromebook x360 14c. At the peak of Black Friday … [Read more...] about Price Drop: Score the HP Chromebook x360 14c for $449 ($180 off)
