We have high hopes for what the Lenovo Chromebook Duet means for Chrome OS tablets on the grand scale. The tiny tablet is all the rage of the Chrome OS community at the moment which is saying a lot considering Samsung's Galaxy Chromebook is, on paper, the best Chromebook ever designed. Despite a … [Read more...] about [Updated] Guess who’s back? Lenovo’s Chromebook Duet tablet is in stock at Best Buy
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PWA Store sets its sights on making Web Apps easier to find
Progressive Web Apps, a.k.a. PWAs, are becoming more prevalent with each passing day. Platforms such as Twitter, Google Photos and News, Spotify and even Starbucks have all jumped on the bandwagon and their respective PWAs are as good, if not better than the Play Store APKs. The best part is that … [Read more...] about PWA Store sets its sights on making Web Apps easier to find
Here are Your New Play Pass Games for May
One of our goals is to bring more attention to great games you could be playing on the go. A big part of that is Google's Play Pass subscription that offers you over 422 apps and games in an ad free experience for each entry. It even bundles in all of the respective in app purchases at no extra cost … [Read more...] about Here are Your New Play Pass Games for May
ASUS debuts Google Meet kit with 4K cameras and redesigned Chromebox
We've been tracking the development of Comet Lake Chromeboxes for a few months now. So, when this news came across the wire, I thought ASUS had beat everyone else out of the gate. Much to my disappointment, that was not the case at all. Still, new Chrome OS hardware is exciting and these are no … [Read more...] about ASUS debuts Google Meet kit with 4K cameras and redesigned Chromebox
Google News is the latest PWA that installs from the Play Store
Not long ago, a new trend began with Chromebooks and Android apps: the ability to install PWAs directly from the Play Store in place of the Android app equivalent on your Chromebook. We've talked about the importance and worth of this change before, so I won't bother rehashing that again. All you … [Read more...] about Google News is the latest PWA that installs from the Play Store
Waiting on your Play Music to YouTube Music transfer? This may help push it along
The great YouTube Music migration, promised many months ago, is finally beginning. Users left and right are starting to see the pop-up dialog in the YouTube Music app that begins the process of moving your songs, albums, playlists, purchases, uploads, personalized tastes, recommendations, and your … [Read more...] about Waiting on your Play Music to YouTube Music transfer? This may help push it along
R.I.P. hot corners, Chrome OS scraps Corner Shortcuts
Sometimes, new features just aren't meant to be. Three months ago, it appeared that Chrome OS would be adopting a very useful macOS feature known as "Hot Corners." Rebranded "Corner Shortcuts," the update would presumably allow users to map each corner of their displays. Each corner would then … [Read more...] about R.I.P. hot corners, Chrome OS scraps Corner Shortcuts
Album sharing in Google Photos gets a much-needed update
Google Photos has been a great tool for sharing photos with my friends and family during the pandemic. It is perfect for those more personal family photos that you don’t really want to share on social media. A photo is worth a thousand words and can help us continue to feel connected even when we … [Read more...] about Album sharing in Google Photos gets a much-needed update
HP has quietly launched a new affordable 14-inch Chromebook you can actually buy right now
As we all know, affordable Chromebooks are harder than ever to find right now. Whereas 6 months ago there was a new deal on one Chromebook or another seemingly every day of the week, those days are gone for now. Instead, we now have a market that is low on inventory and much higher on prices … [Read more...] about HP has quietly launched a new affordable 14-inch Chromebook you can actually buy right now
Upcoming Chrome collapsing tab groups will take your tab management to the next level
We've known that tab groups are headed to their official unveiling in Chrome 83, but that hasn't stopped users from jumping in on the action right now in Chrome 81. The new, highly-anticipated new feature has been around, hiding in plain sight behind a simple flag for quite some time now. Gabriel … [Read more...] about Upcoming Chrome collapsing tab groups will take your tab management to the next level
Lenovo’s Smart Frame from CES is launching with Google Photos integration
At CES 2020 back in January, we spent some time in the inviting surroundings of Lenovo's private suite where we got our hands on the Duet tablet and the Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook. Those weren't the only cool gadgets spread about the room, however. We got to play with a Lavie Vega PC that is designed … [Read more...] about Lenovo’s Smart Frame from CES is launching with Google Photos integration
Chrome OS 83 brings one of tablet mode’s biggest productivity features to the desktop
As Chrome OS has matured, one of the biggest areas of change over the past 18 months has been in the tablet mode department. When we talk about upcoming features and UI changes, those updates largely circle around the way that users will change how they navigate Chrome OS specifically in tablet … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 83 brings one of tablet mode’s biggest productivity features to the desktop
