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Google Chat will finally make sense to more people thanks to unthreaded conversations option
Google Chat currently bundles messages together in what are called threads to mirror the functionality of something like email. It's meant to be a productivity tool for teams, similar to that of Slack, but it has probably turned more users away from it than it's attracted. Soon, rooms will feature … [Read more...] about Google Chat will finally make sense to more people thanks to unthreaded conversations option
The best pen-based note-taking apps for your Chromebook
Have you ever tried to use your Chromebook for note-taking with a stylus? Some devices are more suited to the task than others, with the Lenovo Chromebook Duet being the best, in my opinion. There are a lot of pen-enabled apps that you can use, but which ones are truly the best? Today, we're going … [Read more...] about The best pen-based note-taking apps for your Chromebook
Come meet a bunch of new Tiger Lake Chromebooks starting development
As we near the end of 2020 and more 10th-gen Chromebooks continue to not only hit the market but also go on sale with good regularity, we're beginning to gear up for the next generation of Chromebooks. Tiger Lake processors are just now starting to arrive in Windows laptops in the last few weeks … [Read more...] about Come meet a bunch of new Tiger Lake Chromebooks starting development
Pick up this 1080P HP Chromebook 14a bundle for only $199
Black Friday is upon us because, well, it's 2020 and nothing makes sense. For that reason, we all get to enjoy month-long deals and promotions aimed at the millions of shoppers who are now heading to the internet to supplement the in-store holiday shopping madness that is the day after Thanksgiving. … [Read more...] about Pick up this 1080P HP Chromebook 14a bundle for only $199
[Update: Ary Released] Ary and the Secret of Seasons, Cake Bash, and Phogs announced for Google Stadia
Update: Ary and the Secret of Seasons has finally released on the Stadia Store for $39.99 and is eligible for Family Sharing! 'PHOGS!' released a date reveal trailer that shows the game is coming on December 3, 2020. Stadia hit a stride this week as it announced 13 new games in the last two … [Read more...] about [Update: Ary Released] Ary and the Secret of Seasons, Cake Bash, and Phogs announced for Google Stadia
Family Sharing finally arrives for Google Stadia and it’s a really big deal
At long last, Google Stadia is getting Family Sharing! Coming up on their first birthday on November 19, 2020, Google's cloud gaming platform has faced many doubters, but they've done a lot to keep their promises. They said that they would have 124 games before the end of the year and while they had … [Read more...] about Family Sharing finally arrives for Google Stadia and it’s a really big deal
Google Keep gets a new logo, steers clear of the 4-color Google Workspace icon mess
We just talked this morning about a way to change your Google Workspace logos back to their old-school status if the uniformity of Google's new icons is causing issues for you. After Google began debuting these new logos not long ago, I was a little worried that other core Google services might … [Read more...] about Google Keep gets a new logo, steers clear of the 4-color Google Workspace icon mess
A recent Beta update bricked some Pixelbooks and Google really needs to respond
Yesterday, reports swirled of a few Pixelbook devices that were essentially ruined after an update to Chrome OS Beta 87.0.4280.24. Android Police reported the cases being reported directly to them and have found evidence of a handful of others with the same problem on Reddit and in the Google … [Read more...] about A recent Beta update bricked some Pixelbooks and Google really needs to respond
Chrome OS is getting an annotation tool for the Media App
The built-in Gallery or Media App on Chrome OS is relatively simplistic but for the most part, it contains the tools that most users look for in a basic media viewer. When you open an image with the Gallery viewer, you are presented which options that include scaling, crop and rotation, and basic … [Read more...] about Chrome OS is getting an annotation tool for the Media App
Here’s how you can restore the old Google icons for Chrome and why you may want to
There are times when big companies make a big decision that affects a big group of people and it all ends up being a big mistake that needs to be fixed. Perhaps Google's latest Workspace re-brand and the new icons that came along with it don't exactly fit into that category, but it is increasingly … [Read more...] about Here’s how you can restore the old Google icons for Chrome and why you may want to
Google Meet will soon let you accept knocks in bulk
Google Meet has been making so many improvements lately, like custom backgrounds and blur, virtual whiteboards with Jamboard, and even a 50 person grid view. It comes as no surprise to me that we continue to see new features roll out as it seeks to crush its competition. Today, Google announced that … [Read more...] about Google Meet will soon let you accept knocks in bulk
