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
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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
[UPDATE: VIDEO] How to control your TV with the new Chromecast remote
For a variety of reasons, if you picked up a new Chromecast with Google TV you may have skipped out on setting up the TV controls during your initial out of box experience. I know I did initially (we unboxed and set up on camera, so I bypassed that part) and had to figure out how to go back and get … [Read more...] about [UPDATE: VIDEO] How to control your TV with the new Chromecast remote
Check out this massive Square Enix Christmas sale and other high-quality Google Play game discounts
Oh yes, it's that time again! Every now and then, Square Enix drops bombshell deals and I always encourage people to scoop them up before they end. They're so well known for timeless, high-quality content that it would almost be a shame for any self-respecting roleplaying game fan to pass them up. … [Read more...] about Check out this massive Square Enix Christmas sale and other high-quality Google Play game discounts
‘Woomax’ and ‘Delbin’ look to be upcoming ASUS flagship Chromebooks
While we expect to find out more specifics in the coming weeks at CES 2021 - virtually, of course - it looks like we might be in for at least two flagship-level ASUS Chromebooks in the early parts of 2021 in the form of 'Woomax' and 'Delbin'. In the event you are unaware, Chromebooks come with code … [Read more...] about ‘Woomax’ and ‘Delbin’ look to be upcoming ASUS flagship Chromebooks
Take $50 off the 128GB 15.6″ Samsung Chromebook 4+
Samsung's latest budget-friendly Chromebook isn't going to win any awards for premium features or performance but the fact remains that low-cost Chrome OS devices are highly sought after. Samsung's Gemini Lake-powered Chromebook 4 and 4+ offer one of the better overall experiences, when we're … [Read more...] about Take $50 off the 128GB 15.6″ Samsung Chromebook 4+
Google Photos lets you have your Nickelback, but not your quarter back
There are two kinds of people in this world - those that love Nickelback and those that hate them. Regardless of which camp you fall in - and we're only silently judging - it's hard to deny that they've been an influential part of rock history. Now, Google Photos has partnered them for a promotional … [Read more...] about Google Photos lets you have your Nickelback, but not your quarter back
How to fix broken or malfunctioning Google Play Apps on your Chromebook
When a piece of software malfunctions on Windows, you press Ctrl+Alt+Delete or Ctrl+Shift+Esc to bring up the task manager, and on Mac, you press Cmd+Alt+Esc to launch the mini Activity Monitor. Force quitting and re-launching a program can be as effective as "turning it off and on again" as the old … [Read more...] about How to fix broken or malfunctioning Google Play Apps on your Chromebook
The Nest Detect is out of stock and won’t return until after the new year
Upon visiting the Google Store to buy an extra Nest Detect for my one unguarded window, I found that its splash page is covered by a large banner stating that it's now out of stock until early 2021 - bummer. I guess I'll have to cover that window with an attack cat dog or go full-on Home Alone until … [Read more...] about The Nest Detect is out of stock and won’t return until after the new year
Chrome OS testing collapsing shelf icons and it’s very cool
The more we tinker with the latest Chrome OS Canary update, the more we discover new and exciting UI features that are going to add some pizazz to our beloved operating system. We just shared a minor update that's coming to the lock screen of Chrome OS but in the process of publishing, I discovered … [Read more...] about Chrome OS testing collapsing shelf icons and it’s very cool
YouTube Music vanishes from the Play Store for Chromebooks, hints at PWA replacement
I've sat on this for over a week because I wanted to be sure this exit was not simply a bug, and after repeated testing, it seems to be a permanent situation for now. At this point, you can't install the YouTube Music on a Chromebook via the Google Play Store. While there is a clear path forward, … [Read more...] about YouTube Music vanishes from the Play Store for Chromebooks, hints at PWA replacement
