Nearby Sharing has been in the works on Chrome OS for nearly a year now but the project still has some kinks that need to be worked out before it's ready for the main stage. That said, the flags needed to try out this cool new feature are in the Stable channel and you can try them out yourself … [Read more...] about How to enable Nearby Sharing in Chrome OS 87 right now
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Chrome-based PWAs for Windows take another step towards a more-native feel
It seems like lately that PWAs are all the rage. Well, at least around our office, anyway. To be honest, there are still plenty of people who don't know anything about PWAs (progressive web apps) and, frankly, don't need to. At the end of the day, if a PWA is built well and delivered seamlessly, … [Read more...] about Chrome-based PWAs for Windows take another step towards a more-native feel
[Update: school accounts and more!] How to set up parental controls on your child’s new Chromebook
Update: I stated in the article preserved below that you couldn't add a supervised user account to a Chromebook that has pre-existing regular Google accounts signed in. You actually can. If a supervised account is managed by an organization and that organization has not blocked sign-ins from … [Read more...] about [Update: school accounts and more!] How to set up parental controls on your child’s new Chromebook
Google Assistant “drops the ball” early with a goofy New Year’s song
With New Year's Day right around the corner, Google Assistant can now sing a funny little song that adds a bit of fun to your phone, Chromebook, or Nest Hub. It features a dancing New Year's ball like the one that gets dropped as the clock strikes midnight and 2021 begins. To try it out for … [Read more...] about Google Assistant “drops the ball” early with a goofy New Year’s song
How to master your Chromebook trackpad gestures [VIDEO]
Chromebooks are built to be easy to understand and simple to navigate. A big part of that navigation lies in the powerful, flexible trackpad that rests just beneath your Chromebook's keyboard. This input method wields a lot of power over Chrome OS, but just because Chromebooks are meant to be … [Read more...] about How to master your Chromebook trackpad gestures [VIDEO]
I think it’s about time we stopped calling them “Android apps” and stop treating them like it too
Launching in October of 2008, the Android Marketplace was the first iteration of the store that allowed Android users to download and install apps and games to their phones. In 2012, Google rebranded and completely overhauled it to become the Google Play Store. Since then, these apps have been … [Read more...] about I think it’s about time we stopped calling them “Android apps” and stop treating them like it too
3 great Chromebook deals to kick off the New Year
Did you get a gift card for the holidays and now it's burning a hole in your pocket? Maybe you're just looking for a new laptop to bring you into the new year and a Chromebook is what you seek. Whatever your reason, three of our favorite Chromebooks of 2020 are currently on sale at the moment and … [Read more...] about 3 great Chromebook deals to kick off the New Year
Google collects all of its subscription services into one place to make sure you know about them
Last night, a new page was launched on the Google Store that has a rather odd and unexpected focus - subscriptions. This new page collects all of the company's subscription-based services into one place and advertises them in an effort to gain new sign-ups. While I think that it's unusual to see … [Read more...] about Google collects all of its subscription services into one place to make sure you know about them
NVIDIA GeForce NOW shows explosive growth for cloud-based gaming in 2020
We've talked quite a bit about GeForce NOW in the last year and for good reason: it is a fantastic game streaming service that works well across a ton of platforms. Back in February, they launched out of Beta and brought their Chrome OS solution in August, allowing users to stream their game … [Read more...] about NVIDIA GeForce NOW shows explosive growth for cloud-based gaming in 2020
The Nest Mini is dirt cheap right now if you need one to round out your smart home
This week, many people are sorting through their new belongings and taking inventory of what they now have to work with in their smart home setup. I know I gifted quite a few smart home devices this year and last, too, so I'm sure Google Assistant was front and center in many homes last week as … [Read more...] about The Nest Mini is dirt cheap right now if you need one to round out your smart home
My top five favorite Chromebook keyboard shortcuts for the new year
As we glide gracefully into the new year, hoping never to look back to 2020, I wanted to share with you my top five Chromebook keyboard shortcuts for fun and productivity. You can access your shortcut manager by pressing ctrl + alt + / or by opening your Explore and navigating to them on the … [Read more...] about My top five favorite Chromebook keyboard shortcuts for the new year
How to connect your new Chromebook to a Wi-Fi network
With so many people picking up new Chromebooks for the holidays, we thought it would be good to go back to basics and put out a bit of content to help those unfamiliar with them to get up and running. We're all in this together, so today, we're going to be showing you exactly how to connect your … [Read more...] about How to connect your new Chromebook to a Wi-Fi network
