I'm typing this right now as more of a test than anything. A test of what, you ask? A test of Microsoft's new Editor extension that is available not only for its in-house browser, but for Chrome as well. What is it, exactly? Consider it a Grammarly alternative, offered from Microsoft, that works … [Read more...] about Taking Microsoft’s Editor Chrome extension for a test drive
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Stadia throws in two free months for Pro subscribers
If you're looking for some new ways to pass the time during this period of social distancing and self-isolation, Google has tossed out two free months to the Stadia gaming platform when you sign up for Stadia base. Honestly, I'd recommend signing up for anyone simply to give it a try. You'll get two … [Read more...] about Stadia throws in two free months for Pro subscribers
Nod extension brings simple, silent reactions to your Google Meet rooms
Chances are good that you, your kids or both have had to adopt some form of video chat software over the past few weeks. Rightfully so, video conferencing has seen exponential growth since millions have made the move to working from home and non-traditional homeschooling. Jumping into a video chat … [Read more...] about Nod extension brings simple, silent reactions to your Google Meet rooms
Hangouts takes another step towards the Google Graveyard
The story of Google Hangouts has been strange, for sure. I suppose that goes for any Google messaging platform, though, right? There's a certain rhythm to Google's messaging products, and it usually involves an exciting launch, a lukewarm reception, and an unceremonious death. Sure, maybe that's … [Read more...] about Hangouts takes another step towards the Google Graveyard
Breaking: Rumor has it Google is developing its own Chromebook and Pixel processors
Google's hardware game has been unsteady at best as it pertains to phones and Chromebooks. Early iterations of the Nexus line and the OG Pixel Chromebooks were always considered developmental products that we never truly targeted at consumers despite their cult-like popularity. As of late, Google … [Read more...] about Breaking: Rumor has it Google is developing its own Chromebook and Pixel processors
Google Meet is missing one big feature from Zoom, but this extension fixes it
If you aren't already familiar, Zoom video chats have completely taken the world by storm in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sure, there have been some issues with the service and user data sharing, but Zoom has done a good job at trying to combat the negative press and is hard at work to fix … [Read more...] about Google Meet is missing one big feature from Zoom, but this extension fixes it
The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook’s extravagance helps me appreciate the Pixelbook Go’s understated brilliance
I've now been using the new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook as my primary device for a week at this point. Don't worry, a full review is coming soon as my opinions are fully forming around this high-end Chromebook, but what I'm noticing in tangent to my thoughts congealing around the flat-out … [Read more...] about The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook’s extravagance helps me appreciate the Pixelbook Go’s understated brilliance
Upcoming AMD Chromebook ‘Zork’ benchmark reveals a true Intel competitor
It has been a little over a year since AMD officially made its debut on Chrome OS hardware. While the low-powered Stoney Ridge A4 and A6 APUs have found their home in EDU and budget devices, we've been holding out hope that AMD would bring a more-powerful option to the party. For some time, we have … [Read more...] about Upcoming AMD Chromebook ‘Zork’ benchmark reveals a true Intel competitor
Google Pixel 4a retail packaging leak could mean launch is around the corner
The rumors and leaks of Google’s new mid-range smartphone - the Pixel 4a - are starting to mount up and a recent leak hints that it could be arriving any day now. A leaked image by TechDroider shows what could be the retail packaging of the Google Pixel 4a and it looks legitimate. The leak … [Read more...] about Google Pixel 4a retail packaging leak could mean launch is around the corner
YouTube TV is another Chromebook PWA you can install directly from the Play Store
Just last week we came across the first in what we hope becomes a long line of progressive web applications (PWA) that can be installed directly from the Google Play Store on Chromebooks. This app happened to be Twitter and, if you've been using their pretty fantastic website/web app over the past … [Read more...] about YouTube TV is another Chromebook PWA you can install directly from the Play Store
Changes coming to Chrome OS could help the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook battery life issues
There's no denying the brilliance of the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook. Even if you've never had a moment to get your hands on one, trust me when I say that this Chromebook is superlative in nearly every facet. Only days into the full review process, there are still things I'm working through to form … [Read more...] about Changes coming to Chrome OS could help the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook battery life issues
The Chrome Cast 56: The new wave of Chromebooks is here and we have some thoughts
This week on The Chrome Cast, our conversation largely revolves around the new generation of Chromebooks that arrived in the past couple weeks in the form of the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook and the ASUS Chromebook Flip C436. Between the review of the ASUS and the unboxing on the Samsung, there's a … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 56: The new wave of Chromebooks is here and we have some thoughts
