Over the next two weeks, Google will be making it easier to natively edit Office files in Docs, Sheets, and Slides which come to you as Gmail attachments by adding a pencil icon to the attachment itself. This means that opening these files will now just take one click! Previously, you'd have to … [Read more...] about Editing Office files from Gmail attachments will now be simplified to one click
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The Chrome Cast 91: Chrome OS 87 arrives with some nice upgrades
This week on The Chrome Cast, we spend much of our time talking through a ton of the new features on board in Chrome OS 87. From new wallpapers to Bluetooth battery reporting to ALT+TAB keyboard navigation, there's quite a bit in this update to digest. From there we move on to talking about some … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 91: Chrome OS 87 arrives with some nice upgrades
Chrome OS 87 adds two very useful upgrades to the Files app
Chrome OS 87 rolled out at the end of last week and it brought some nice updates and upgrades along with it. We have a post highlighting the main, notable changes Google introduced, but as always, there are more small changes lurking behind the scenes with this latest update and the Files app for … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 87 adds two very useful upgrades to the Files app
More development boards to add to the growing list of upcoming Chromebooks in 2021
I've said it before and I'll likely say it again: there are tons of upcoming Chromebooks for 2021. The number is already staggering, and there are more rolling in week after week. With so many development boards out there, it gets tough to keep track of them all. We're trying our best to keep … [Read more...] about More development boards to add to the growing list of upcoming Chromebooks in 2021
Google Search will surface trustworthy vaccine information using fact-checking research
Since the pandemic began, Google has done a lot of work in Search, Maps, and more to aid users in finding vital information and to help keep themselves and their families safe. Not only have they created an Exposure Notification API so that each state across the country could make their own contact … [Read more...] about Google Search will surface trustworthy vaccine information using fact-checking research
Watch Dogs 1 and 2 are now available on Stadia starting at just $10 for Pro subscribers
While most people will have already purchased or are considering the latest entry to the Watch Dogs series - Watch Dogs Legion, that doesn't mean that the first two games aren't worth playing. In fact, while the original had its charms, the second game allowed players to connect with the protagonist … [Read more...] about Watch Dogs 1 and 2 are now available on Stadia starting at just $10 for Pro subscribers
Despite a controversial year, Google Photos reaches 5 billion installs on the Play Store
Without realizing that it would receive such a controversial spotlight this year, users have relied on Google Photos so much that it's now crossed five billion installs on the Google Play Store! Not only did they lock the color pop filter behind a paywalled Google One subscription for images without … [Read more...] about Despite a controversial year, Google Photos reaches 5 billion installs on the Play Store
Grab this 1TB “Works with Chromebook” portable SSD and save $90
Finding peripherals and accessories that are compatible with Chrome OS is a lot easier than it used to be thanks to Google's "Works with Chromebook" initiative. The partnership between Google and companies like Cable Matters, Logitech, WD, Plugable, and many more means that you can purchase add-ons … [Read more...] about Grab this 1TB “Works with Chromebook” portable SSD and save $90
Confirmed: Snapdragon Chrome OS tablet ‘Coachz’ will have an external wireless charging stylus
Back in November, it seemed like every other article I published was about the upcoming Snapdragon 7c tablet 'Coachz'. I'm clearly excited by this device, what it will be capable of, and all the new features it will eventually ship with. As one of the first Chrome OS devices with the Snapdragon 7c, … [Read more...] about Confirmed: Snapdragon Chrome OS tablet ‘Coachz’ will have an external wireless charging stylus
The 8GB/128GB Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 is officially available
A couple of weeks ago, we were tipped on the arrival of an upgraded version of the Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5, and today, that device is officially available. While we love the original Flex 5 with its Core i3 CPU and an impressive $409 price tag, we firmly believe that flagship Chromebooks should … [Read more...] about The 8GB/128GB Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 is officially available
All Google Workspace apps will stop supporting Internet Explorer 11 as Microsoft begins phasing it out
Having recently announced their plans to 'sunset' Internet Explorer 11 and Legacy Edge in favor of their Chromium-based Edge browser, Microsoft will say goodbye to their 8-year-old Explorer 11 near the end of next year. With that, Google has already begun to make plans for their Workspace customers … [Read more...] about All Google Workspace apps will stop supporting Internet Explorer 11 as Microsoft begins phasing it out
Chrome continues its war on bad extensions by giving you direct control over what data they can access
With 4 million Chrome extensions downloaded by users daily, it's clear that we love expanding the functionality of our browser in new ways. What isn't so great is when we see in the news that a Chrome extension or two has stolen the data of millions and seemingly gotten away with it. Extensions are … [Read more...] about Chrome continues its war on bad extensions by giving you direct control over what data they can access
