Google's Launch Night In hardware event has come and gone but one item that was seemingly left off of the list of expected products was the somewhat confusing update to the Google Wifi router. As 9to5Google discovered in late September, Google has been working on some sort of refresh for its … [Read more...] about Google’s new(old) Wifi router quietly shows up at retailers
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One of the most powerful Chromebooks available just showed up at Best Buy
Back at CES 2020 (which feels like it was 5 years ago at this point), one of the big Chromebook releases that we were very excited by at the time was the new ASUS Chromebook Flip C436. In every way, this Chromebook looked like the clear successor to the very-popular C434 that came before it and … [Read more...] about One of the most powerful Chromebooks available just showed up at Best Buy
Window Naming: Another browser productivity tool lands in Chrome OS Canary
The addition of Virtual Desks to the Chrome OS workspace has brought an entirely new level of functionality and productivity to the ecosystem. Users can keep their individual desks organized and curated and that can result in a massive boost to streamlining workflow. Building on this productive … [Read more...] about Window Naming: Another browser productivity tool lands in Chrome OS Canary
Chromecast with Google TV unboxing and initial hands-on [VIDEO]
Today was finally the day that we were able to get our hands on the new Chromecast with Google TV. We were hoping for one directly from Google, but as that failed to pan out our hopes were revived when a handful of the devices showed up at our local Home Depot. After loading up and heading over to … [Read more...] about Chromecast with Google TV unboxing and initial hands-on [VIDEO]
Google releases new Stadia advertisement that should have been seen at service’s launch
When Google first launched Stadia, their cloud gaming service, they focused their rather strange marketing on features that don't really matter to the average user. They continually touted 4K resolution and 60 frames per second. Yes, those things are impressive, especially for a streaming service … [Read more...] about Google releases new Stadia advertisement that should have been seen at service’s launch
Google is prepping a feature that will clean up your Messages inbox
Part of life on the internet in 2020 is the use of OTPs, also known as one time passwords. The feature is a standard protocol for 2-factor authentications and is honestly my go-to method for double-securing my logins. In case you aren't familiar, the process is pretty simple. On accounts you … [Read more...] about Google is prepping a feature that will clean up your Messages inbox
The $169 “cheap” Lenovo Chromebook 3 is back in stock
I don't like throwing the word "cheap" around when I'm talking about a device that I'd actually recommend. However, there are exceptions to that rule that the Lenovo Chromebook 3 certainly falls into that category. Lenovo now has three variations of this device since the quiet launch of the $199 AMD … [Read more...] about The $169 “cheap” Lenovo Chromebook 3 is back in stock
Google’s all-new Nest Audio is available today, here’s where you can pick one up
Right on schedule, Google's next addition to the Nest smart speaker lineup is on shelves and ready to get itself into the hands of eager audiophiles everywhere. You will be able to find the Google Home successor at the usual retailers and where you buy really boils down to personal preference and … [Read more...] about Google’s all-new Nest Audio is available today, here’s where you can pick one up
The Chromebook Files app is finally getting a proper trash can
When I came upon this commit last night, it took me a second to get my head around the fact that a proper trash feature has never existed for the Chrome OS files app. Sure, Google Drive has a trash bin and it works just like any other trash collector has worked on any other system since Windows 95 … [Read more...] about The Chromebook Files app is finally getting a proper trash can
Tips and Tricks for organizing your Chromebook’s app launcher
With the addition of the Google Play Store to Chromebooks and the advent and surge in popularity of web applications, your Chromebook's launcher can become overwhelmingly messy pretty quickly. Being able to add any website to your shelf as an icon (Now called Creating a shortcut) and display it … [Read more...] about Tips and Tricks for organizing your Chromebook’s app launcher
An early look at the upcoming diagnostic app for Chromebooks
In late August, we discovered a new project that will soon bring a diagnostic app to Chrome OS. Presumably, this new system application would give users a quick look at basic system information such as CPU and RAM usage. According to the initial commits, the Diagnostic app would also allow users to … [Read more...] about An early look at the upcoming diagnostic app for Chromebooks
How to customize your Chromebook’s cursor for accessibility and style
If you look at Mac or Windows, you'll notice that they have a white cursor for pointing. Chrome OS is the only operating system that uses a black cursor in an effort to increase its visibility. The high contrast of the black makes it easy to see on most backgrounds, especially as 90% of the internet … [Read more...] about How to customize your Chromebook’s cursor for accessibility and style
