Parallels, the company responsible for bringing a full Windows desktop experience to Chrome OS, has just released a handful of quick videos highlighting the seamless integration between the two operating systems. Quick history lesson for the uninitiated. For nearly 20 years, Parallels has focused on … [Read more...] about Parallels videos show off seamless Windows and Chrome OS integration
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Google Play Music’s not dead yet for everyone, but the end has begun for some
We've known this was coming for quite some time. If you are like me, you've gone through rejecting the idea of moving away to embracing it to rejecting it again several times over. It's been a solid year since Google made it clear that their older (and somewhat beloved) Play Music service would be … [Read more...] about Google Play Music’s not dead yet for everyone, but the end has begun for some
Google’s super secret Collections feature will mean the death of bookmarks one way or another
Bookmarks are dead. Okay, now that I've ruffled a few feathers, allow me to explain myself. Bookmarks aren't necessarily dead, because we still need to store and organize information from around the web, but bookmarks, as we know them, are coming to an end. You see, the human brain is terrible at … [Read more...] about Google’s super secret Collections feature will mean the death of bookmarks one way or another
Nest Hub smart displays are testing the ability to trigger Google Assistant just by standing within range of them
If you have one of Google's smart displays, you may soon be able to invoke the Assistant just by getting close to it. I have to admit, it seems really convenient to not have to constantly say "Hey Google" each time I want to perform an action. Sure, Assistant already has a continued conversation … [Read more...] about Nest Hub smart displays are testing the ability to trigger Google Assistant just by standing within range of them
Don’t miss this not-so-obvious Chromecast remote shortcut to quickly remove apps
Now that the new Chromecast with Google TV is fully rolled out and available online and in stores, there are many of us learning our way around a new UI and Chromecast experience. For those who used Android TV prior, some of the same shortcuts and workarounds are still present, but that group is a … [Read more...] about Don’t miss this not-so-obvious Chromecast remote shortcut to quickly remove apps
ARK is coming to Stadia, Orcs Must Die 3 expansion announced, and play the HUMANKIND beta now
Day two of Stadia's 'Good Stuff' reveal event just wrapped up and we received another five-minute video showing off what's new with the cloud gaming platform. I'm not going to sugar coat this and say that I was super impressed. I think that instead of holding the best stuff for tomorrow, which it … [Read more...] about ARK is coming to Stadia, Orcs Must Die 3 expansion announced, and play the HUMANKIND beta now
Acer debuts 10th Gen Comet Lake Chromebox CXi4
Acer's final announcement as it pertains to the Chrome OS crowd came in the form of the next generation of Chrome OS desktops. Like the recently announced Chromeboxes from CTL and HP, the biggest changes on the inside of the Acer CXi4 are the upgrade to 10th Gen Comet Lake processors and the … [Read more...] about Acer debuts 10th Gen Comet Lake Chromebox CXi4
Chrome OS 86 may have issues lurking as many Chromebooks wait for the update
It's been just over a week since Chrome OS 86 rolled out and there are still a large number of high-profile Chromebooks that haven't been included in the mix. We wrote a post last week highlighting that list and really felt like it was a temporary issue at the time. After all, since the spring, … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 86 may have issues lurking as many Chromebooks wait for the update
Halo with Google Assistant: Meet Acer’s vibrant answer to the Nest Audio
Acer just wrapped up its annual global press event. While we're over the moon with the world's first Snapdragon-powered Chromebook, that's not the only thing Acer brought to this shindig. As a matter of fact, there are a couple of other items that we were pleased to hear about that didn't even make … [Read more...] about Halo with Google Assistant: Meet Acer’s vibrant answer to the Nest Audio
Gmail update lets you manage Google Drive file access requests without leaving your inbox
Email has always been a static, read-only tool for delivering information back and forth between parties. If you wanted to perform an action in any capacity outside of the email program's capabilities, you would have to click a link to be redirected, perform that action and then return to your inbox … [Read more...] about Gmail update lets you manage Google Drive file access requests without leaving your inbox
Hands-on with the Acer Spin 513, the world’s first Snapdragon-powered Chromebook [VIDEO]
You read that right! We have our hands on the world's first Chromebook powered by the Snapdragon 7c from Qualcomm. Though this device won't debut for a few months at this point, there's still a lot to love about what we've already been able to test and we want to share those first impressions with … [Read more...] about Hands-on with the Acer Spin 513, the world’s first Snapdragon-powered Chromebook [VIDEO]
Want Microsoft Edge on your Chromebook? Here’s how
We did on Apple and Microsoft from time to time but seriously, it's all in fun. While we live almost exclusively inside of Google's ecosystem, other operating systems and software offerings have their place and if they work for you and yours, you have our blessing. That said, a lot of people outside … [Read more...] about Want Microsoft Edge on your Chromebook? Here’s how
