Unlike an ugly sweater which can't be returned lest your aunt take notice and knit you a new one (is that trope real?) Google Play Store apps and content can be refunded if you accidentally purchase the wrong thing or just don't like it for any reason. You may also want a refund if a friend or … [Read more...] about How to request a refund on the Google Play Store
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Deal Alert: Nab the 8GB/128GB Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 for as little as $399($100 off)
The weekend is here and it is our sincere hope that you were able to enjoy a peaceful and joyous holiday as we finally wrap up 2020. For those of you that may now be on the hunt for a new Chromebook, Costco just dropped one of the best deals of 2020 on a device that will make a worthy addition to … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Nab the 8GB/128GB Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 for as little as $399($100 off)
Help Cthulhu save Christmas today for free on Stadia Pro with this comedic turn-based JRPG
As a surprise gift for the holiday season, Stadia Pro subscribers can pick up a copy of the fast-paced turn-based comedy JRPG Cthulhu Saves Christmas! While it was added to the Pro lineup just last week, I wanted to highlight it today because it could make for some fun gaming after presents are … [Read more...] about Help Cthulhu save Christmas today for free on Stadia Pro with this comedic turn-based JRPG
Here’s how you can track Santa Claus across the globe as he delivers presents tonight
Google's Santa tracker was recently updated to show a COVID smart Santa and Mrs. Claus wearing protective masks in addition to several new games. Now that the elves have had some fun, it's time for the real work to begin. You can now track Santa as he treks across the globe delivering presents, and … [Read more...] about Here’s how you can track Santa Claus across the globe as he delivers presents tonight
How to master split-screen mode on your Chromebook
Over the course of the time Chromebooks have been available, they have become very adept at window management. From a useful overview mode to virtual desks to easy window snapping, Chrome OS has quite a few tricks up its sleeve to help you be productive with more than one window at once. … [Read more...] about How to master split-screen mode on your Chromebook
Try out Google’s strangely mesmerizing Blob Opera – and don’t say I never got you anything for Christmas
Google's Chrome Experiments are among some of the best and most creative instances where we see the open web at its strongest. Particularly in the Google Arts and Culture scene, they've placed a lot into crafting unique experiences that you can enjoy just by clicking on a link. Their latest … [Read more...] about Try out Google’s strangely mesmerizing Blob Opera – and don’t say I never got you anything for Christmas
Zoom wants to build its own ecosystem of apps for email, calendar, and messaging because why not?
Any company that gets big enough and amasses enough users always ends up wanting to build their own ecosystem. It's understandable, because having everything tie in for users in a way that's cohesive is desirable, and let's be honest - it's just a natural progression of a company's growth, I think. … [Read more...] about Zoom wants to build its own ecosystem of apps for email, calendar, and messaging because why not?
New Chromecast? How to stream Wonder Woman 1984 free on Christmas Day
Well, this bizarre trainwreck of a year that we call 2020 will soon be coming to an end. Here's to hoping that 2021 will get started off on the right foot and that the recovery of the masses will be swift and sweet as we do our best to put the bad behind us. On the bright side, tomorrow morning many … [Read more...] about New Chromecast? How to stream Wonder Woman 1984 free on Christmas Day
New Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 leak reveals battery gains, processor, and more
Another day, another Galaxy Chromebook 2 leak. This one comes hot on the heals of the press renders that just showed themselves less than two days ago, but it comes with far more info about Samsung's new addition to the Galaxy Chromebook lineup. Included in this press slide is a bit more … [Read more...] about New Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 leak reveals battery gains, processor, and more
Chrome OS adds “now playing” ticker to lock screen
As I mentioned yesterday, the Chrome OS developer team is putting in some serious work on updating the overall UI of the Chrome operating system and recent updates to the Canary channel have surfaced a treasure trove of goodies for us to unearth. I'm still trying to get some more details on the … [Read more...] about Chrome OS adds “now playing” ticker to lock screen
Get a fresh start for the new year by cleaning and managing your cloud storage with Unclouded
This isn't a sponsored article, but I did want to take a bit of time out of the day to share something really cool with you all. By the end of each year, I start to think about all of the garbage I've collected in the cloud throughout it in an effort to clean it up so that my new year feels like a … [Read more...] about Get a fresh start for the new year by cleaning and managing your cloud storage with Unclouded
Adobe Flash will officially be dead next week – here’s what Chromebook owners need to know
It's common to worry about whether or not the death of Adobe Flash will affect you and your Chromebook experience. When I worked in stores, I got the question almost weekly. As of December 31, 2020 - just a week from now - a web technology that's been around for two decades is meeting its maker. … [Read more...] about Adobe Flash will officially be dead next week – here’s what Chromebook owners need to know
