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
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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)
The one port 2020 taught me to fall in love with again on a Chromebook
As time has gone on, Chromebooks have been moving towards a leaner, sleeker look and feel in the mid-range and high-end. Thinner devices mean less room for an assortment of ports and devices like the original Pixelbook paved the way for the ultra-refined port selection on current Chromebooks. … [Read more...] about The one port 2020 taught me to fall in love with again on a Chromebook
How business owners and teachers can enable Google Play on store-bought Chromebooks
During my time as a Chromebook Expert in big box stores, I've seen many business owners large, medium, and even small return their devices after getting them home and realizing that the Google Play Store was not able to be used on them out of the box. What they didn't realize is that consumer … [Read more...] about How business owners and teachers can enable Google Play on store-bought Chromebooks
The Chrome Cast 93: Looking back at 2020 and ahead to 2021
This week on The Chrome Cast, we are taking a bit to discuss some of our favorite things from 2020 and taking a look towards what we're most looking forward to in 2021. For our discussion on the past year, the mid-range Chromebook emergence takes up the bulk of our time and looking forward, devices … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 93: Looking back at 2020 and ahead to 2021
