We were insanely excited to share the possibility of an updated AUE (auto update expiration) policy possibly in the works for older Chromebooks last week. In a handful of images, we were made aware of a very entry-level Chromebook that had its end of life extended to the June 2028 time frame that … [Read more...] about Turns out Google isn’t extending AUE end of life on older Chromebooks after all
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Netflix Party: Binge and chat with friends while you’re stuck at home
If you're like many Americans, you've already started compiling a list of shows you want to catch up on and binge while practicing social distancing and self-induced isolation. That doesn't mean you have cut yourself off from the outside world. Thanks to Netflix Party, you can now binge-watch … [Read more...] about Netflix Party: Binge and chat with friends while you’re stuck at home
“Works with Chromebook” officially launched for certified Chrome OS accessories
Four months ago, Robby shared a very interesting product that was quietly sitting at a local Best Buy. There wasn't anything overly unusual about the Anker PowerPort Atom USB-C charger itself but the packaging displayed a surprise we were super excited to see. Three simple words. "works with … [Read more...] about “Works with Chromebook” officially launched for certified Chrome OS accessories
Monday was the biggest day for video chats in history
Now, for a bit of unsurprising news: Monday was the biggest day ever for video conferencing. And this isn't by a small margin. Instead, according to Google's Justin Uberti, Monday was on track to break the record by a large margin. As somewhat of an expert in web-based video communications, this … [Read more...] about Monday was the biggest day for video chats in history
You can now listen to Google News or Discover just like an audio book
A couple weeks ago, in a reality that feels like it was months ago, I put out a quick piece on a new feature that Google Assistant now has on your phone that gives it the ability to read aloud basically anything on the internet. Not only does it read things, it does so with natural pauses, natural … [Read more...] about You can now listen to Google News or Discover just like an audio book
Chrome OS 82 brings view password feature to lock screen
We've been covering a growing list of new features that have arrived in the latest update to the Developer channel of Chrome OS. Chrome OS 82 is chock full of goodies and while some of them will bring major, front-facing changes to Chromebooks, others are a bit more subtle but that doesn't mean they … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 82 brings view password feature to lock screen
The simple way to manage your Chrome extensions
It's honestly hard to remember browsing the web without the use of Chrome extensions. These little utilities simplify common actions like shortening URLS or checking grammar. ⚠️ Extension are great, but be careful! Chrome extensions are like prescription drugs...you don’t want to … [Read more...] about The simple way to manage your Chrome extensions
YouTube TV ‘Mark as Watched’ feature beginning to roll out to users
YouTube TV has been my primary way of consuming standard network television for as long as it has been in our area. For nearly 3 years I've enjoyed using it over and above any other TV service I've had in the past. The ability to basically carry my cable TV service in my pocket along with my … [Read more...] about YouTube TV ‘Mark as Watched’ feature beginning to roll out to users
Chrome OS virtual keyboard gets a useful new feature and a new optional look
If you don't own a Chrome OS tablet or convertible, there's a real chance that you don't spend much time messing with the on-screen, virtual keyboard in Chrome OS. I'd say I fall in that camp. Though I have tablets and convertibles around, my use of Chrome OS in a tablet form is generally reserved … [Read more...] about Chrome OS virtual keyboard gets a useful new feature and a new optional look
Companies offering free resources for homebound students and telecommuters
For millions of Americans, day-to-day life just took a U-turn and landed many in situations that no one could have expected, let alone prepared for. I'll leave the political and medical rigamarole to other websites authors and instead, focus on make lemonade out of lemons. With countless kids now … [Read more...] about Companies offering free resources for homebound students and telecommuters
Getting started with Linux AppImages on your Chromebook
Yesterday, I covered installing Snaps on Chrome OS and come to the conclusion that the "standalone" Linux apps and Chromebooks weren't quite ready to play nice. In that article, I mentioned that I had covered installing Flatpaks and AppImages but that wasn't 100% accurate. We have discussed how to … [Read more...] about Getting started with Linux AppImages on your Chromebook
Comcast offers two months of free Internet Essentials for eligible families, opens Wifi hotspots to all
Much like many districts across the country, our local schools sent home surveys last week to see how many households would be capable of providing "non-traditional instruction" for the kiddos. Put simply, schools are looking to provide online lessons as thousands of institutions have closed their … [Read more...] about Comcast offers two months of free Internet Essentials for eligible families, opens Wifi hotspots to all
