Chances are good that, given the events of the past two months, you've heard of or even used the teleconferencing platform Zoom. Since the beginning of 2020, the cross-platform meetings application has gained more new users than it did for the entire year of 2019. The circumstances may not be the … [Read more...] about How to use Zoom Meetings without downloading anything
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Need Viber on your Chromebook? For now, Linux is probably the answer
Over the weekend, I received a message from a reader who was desperately trying to get Viber working on his Chromebook. What is Viber you ask? Yeah, I wasn't exactly familiar with it either but over 1 billion people around the globe depend on Rakuten's messaging platform for chat, calls and even … [Read more...] about Need Viber on your Chromebook? For now, Linux is probably the answer
I’m posting this from an iPad just to test out the trackpad feature in iPadOS 13.4
For months at this point, Apple has been basically teasing the public with the idea of trackpad and mouse support for iPadOS. It first came up in the form of an accessibility feature back in June of 2019 and as we rounded the corner into 2020, we began seeing 3rd party accessory makers like Brydge … [Read more...] about I’m posting this from an iPad just to test out the trackpad feature in iPadOS 13.4
Save big on these productivity-minded 15.6″ Chromebooks
From the looks of Best Buy's current inventory, a lot of shoppers here in the U.S. have taken home new Chromebooks to get the kiddos online for non-traditional "distance" learning. A large number of budget and mid-range models are completely sold out and the price on refurbished devices has inched … [Read more...] about Save big on these productivity-minded 15.6″ Chromebooks
Chrome’s built-in PDF viewer is set to get a much-needed upgrade
It's been nearly a year since we last saw the built-in PDF viewer in Chrome and Chrome OS get a substantial upgrade. Back in December of 2018, we began tracking the addition of markup tools in the browser-based PDF viewer that eventually came to fruition in the Developer Channel of Chrome and … [Read more...] about Chrome’s built-in PDF viewer is set to get a much-needed upgrade
T-Mobile customers! Act fast and get 2 months of YouTube Premium for free
I'm a little late getting this one out there but there's still time to score this deal. If you're a T-Mobile customer, you're probably familiar with TMO Tuesday. If not, you've been missing out. TMO Tuesday is T-Mobiles way of giving back to its customers. Every Tuesday, you can pop open the TMO … [Read more...] about T-Mobile customers! Act fast and get 2 months of YouTube Premium for free
Chrome OS is adding support for more-powerful 8-Core processors
For the average consumer, the current selection of Intel Core-powered Chromebooks offers more than enough computing power to handle anything they may toss at them. On the flip side, the addition of Linux apps has led developers to focus on adding GPU access to Crostini and even working on the … [Read more...] about Chrome OS is adding support for more-powerful 8-Core processors
One of my most-used Chrome OS keyboard shortcuts will be removed later this year
The Chrome OS keyboard is a bit of a minimalist dream. I know it is one of the things that most attracted me to Chromebooks in the early days. Without the intervention of all the manufacturers building custom functions and keyboard layouts, the predictability of the Chromebook keyboard is one of … [Read more...] about One of my most-used Chrome OS keyboard shortcuts will be removed later this year
After a year-long ride, the virtual desks feature for Chrome OS 80 is finally complete
I haven't written about virtual desks in some time since the feature has been so close to complete for quite some time now. As a matter of fact, since November, the virtual desks experience has been about 90% complete and available out of the box. No flags have been needed for months to get all … [Read more...] about After a year-long ride, the virtual desks feature for Chrome OS 80 is finally complete
Missing the gym? Peloton App extends trial to 90 days and it works with Chromecast
Gyms around the world have been forced to close their doors and that has left many of us missing the gym. To be honest, I was finally getting into a good routine to start off 2020 and now I am feeling inactive and a little unmotivated. Working out by yourself and developing a home workout regime can … [Read more...] about Missing the gym? Peloton App extends trial to 90 days and it works with Chromecast
‘Jinlon’ is the second new Chromebook getting this unique hardware privacy feature
Very early on in 2020, we reported on a Chromebook in development - codenamed 'Drallion' - that will be sporting a very unique feature that no other Chromebook before it has ever had: a hardware privacy screen. These screens are built to give users the ability to create a physical, visual shield … [Read more...] about ‘Jinlon’ is the second new Chromebook getting this unique hardware privacy feature
10 fun games you can play with your Google Assistant smart speaker
Google's line of smart speakers - now branded Google Nest - are great devices for helping you around the house, able to perform tasks from controlling your smart home devices to listening to your favorite podcast. But there are some fun features many users are likely not aware of that are built … [Read more...] about 10 fun games you can play with your Google Assistant smart speaker
