Back in June, news came out that Google and Parallels were partnering to bring a Windows desktop environment to Chrome OS. For the average consumer, this probably isn't exciting news. However, for companies trying to make the move to Google's cloud-based services and hardware, accessing legacy … [Read more...] about HP announces Parallels Desktop to bring Windows to Enterprise Chromebooks
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Grab these FREE horror audio short stories from Nightfire on Google Play Books just in time for Halloween
It's not often that I see a ton of great free content on Google Play Books. Normally, you'll put out $14.99 for an audiobook and upwards of $6.99 for an eBook. When things are free, they're usually just classic novels. Classics are great and all, but you become pretty tired of seeing the same stuff … [Read more...] about Grab these FREE horror audio short stories from Nightfire on Google Play Books just in time for Halloween
HP’s latest Chromebook x360 14c gets a far more affordable variation for $230 less
When we reviewed the new HP Chromebook x360 14c back in July of this year, we praised the build quality, feel and overall speed of HP's latest consumer-focused Chromebook. In many ways, it is one of the best Chromebooks on the market at this point and would be our top pick for 2020 aside from the … [Read more...] about HP’s latest Chromebook x360 14c gets a far more affordable variation for $230 less
Upcoming Chromebook screen capture adds countdown timer, multi-display support
The upcoming Chromebook screen capture tool is shaping up to be a powerful tool for the Chrome OS toolbox that could essentially replace a variety of third-party tools such as Loom, Screencastify, Nimbus and others. The new feature is still undergoing a lot of work in the Canary channel of Chrome OS … [Read more...] about Upcoming Chromebook screen capture adds countdown timer, multi-display support
Tab Search is now available on Chrome for Windows with one small trick
Chrome is clearly getting a tab search feature that is increasingly available across multiple development channels at this point both out of the box and behind a flag. As it stands on Chromebooks, you can access this feature in the Beta Channel in Chrome OS 87 with a flag, but that same flag … [Read more...] about Tab Search is now available on Chrome for Windows with one small trick
Google brings the car shopping experience to your phone with AR showrooms
Before my days as a prestigious technology journalist (I almost wrote that with a straight face), I spent a few relatively successful years in the automobile industry. I wasn't just a run of the mill, local car lot vulture, mind you. As a matter of fact, the CEO of the auto group where I was … [Read more...] about Google brings the car shopping experience to your phone with AR showrooms
Nest Secure has been discontinued, no known successor in the works
According to Corbin Davenport, Google has apparently communicated to Android Police that they have officially discontinued their Nest Secure device. The two devices making up the package - the Nest Guard motion-sensing keypad and the Nest Detect magnetized sensors for your windows and walls will no … [Read more...] about Nest Secure has been discontinued, no known successor in the works
Among Us is one of the hottest indie games you should be playing right now. Here’s why
Among Us is an indie, party-style game of Whodunnit created by Innersloth. It's not exactly new though - it released back in 2018 but has recently become extremely popular on Twitch. It's a game of teamwork and betrayal where 4-10 players act as either a crewmate on a ship in space or an impostor … [Read more...] about Among Us is one of the hottest indie games you should be playing right now. Here’s why
Google is about to start offering styling advice to go with that haircut they booked for you
Google really seems to care about your post-pandemic look. First, they have their Sci-Fi Duplex service call and book a haircut on your behalf and now they're gearing up to begin offering styling advice on your clothing using Google Lens. It's 2020 folks - right when you think you've heard it all, … [Read more...] about Google is about to start offering styling advice to go with that haircut they booked for you
The Chromebook search key could be moving for some future devices
I just wrote a piece earlier today about the standardized nature of the relatively-unchanging Chromebook keyboard. When it comes to consumer-focused Chromebooks, we've had very few changes over the years to the expected layout. Tiny changes in the top row are usually the types of variations we've … [Read more...] about The Chromebook search key could be moving for some future devices
Save on your favorite tech and enter to win a $100 Visa Gift Card
Holiday shopping is already underway as Prime Days was pushed back to October and many retailers are now ramping up "Early Black Friday" deals to substitute the in-person shopping madness that arrives after Thanksgiving. Whatever you may be shopping for this season, you probably want to get the most … [Read more...] about Save on your favorite tech and enter to win a $100 Visa Gift Card
The pointer stick on Lenovo’s new Chromebook matters more than you think
Since the beginning of my journey with Chrome OS and Chromebooks, there have been a few constants that simply haven't changed very much. At the top of that list is the Chrome OS keyboard and trackpad that have both largely remained unchanged through the years. Sure, we've had a few extra keys on … [Read more...] about The pointer stick on Lenovo’s new Chromebook matters more than you think
