When was the last time you changed your social media or online banking passwords? Do you use the same password for more than one site and if you do, is it really that big of a deal? The simple answer is yes! According to The Harris Poll, 66% of Americans admit to using the same weak password across … [Read more...] about Password Checkup: Google is here to clean up your terrible password habits
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Time to get cozy with YouTube Music and start saying goodbye to Google Play Music
We've known the transition would begin at some point, but if you are like me, you probably aren't quite ready to say goodbye to Google Play Music. To be perfectly honest, Play Music has lingered as the best option for Google-centric users as it has long been tied in with premium subscriptions to … [Read more...] about Time to get cozy with YouTube Music and start saying goodbye to Google Play Music
Google’s Duplex AI now powers Assistant in Chrome
Announced at Google I/O 2018, Duplex takes the Google Assistant to an entirely new level in the realm of "smart things." In its current state, the "concierge" platform gives mobile phone users with the Google Assistant app the ability to let the smart-assistant make reservations, book appointments … [Read more...] about Google’s Duplex AI now powers Assistant in Chrome
Chromebook Tip Tuesday: How to use Google Drive to never lose your downloads [VIDEO]
We've all been there. You have one or two devices you primarily do your work on and just when you need that one file that you were dealing with earlier in the day, your device you have with you doesn't have the file you need to finish the job. It's happened to me on countless occasions and I'm … [Read more...] about Chromebook Tip Tuesday: How to use Google Drive to never lose your downloads [VIDEO]
Vizio’s 55-inch M-Series 4K TV does all the things and it’s on sale for only $498
Through highs and lows that would have crushed lesser companies, Vizio has remained a mainstay in the consumer electronics market by offering users premium-esque products at prices the average shopper can afford. If you've shopped for a new television or sound bar setup, you've likely come across … [Read more...] about Vizio’s 55-inch M-Series 4K TV does all the things and it’s on sale for only $498
Pixelbook Go hype takes a back seat to this killer deal on the ASUS Chromebook Flip C434
We're two weeks away from the unveiling of the Pixelbook Go, and though we don't know pricing info or exactly how we'll react to actually trying out Google's latest Chromebook, the competition isn't sitting idly by to see how the world will react. Instead, competitors are continuing to do exactly … [Read more...] about Pixelbook Go hype takes a back seat to this killer deal on the ASUS Chromebook Flip C434
YouTube TV is now available on Amazon Fire TV devices
Fall is a great time for television, with many networks premiering new episodes of their hit TV shows and a plethora of sporting events constantly on offer for your viewing pleasure. Thanks to a rekindled relationship between Google and Amazon, you now have more options for how you can watch. In a … [Read more...] about YouTube TV is now available on Amazon Fire TV devices
This change to Google Accounts on Chrome OS will substantially decrease new Chromebook user confusion
About a month ago we wrote about a new feature in Chrome OS that did a great job of helping to merge the user experience of Android on Chrome OS. This feature was simple and implemented quite well, but was missing a key component that, at the time, kept if from being a real game-changer. That … [Read more...] about This change to Google Accounts on Chrome OS will substantially decrease new Chromebook user confusion
Deal Alert: $399 will score you a Core i3 HP Chromebook 15
The 15.6" Chromebook landscape is expanding and there is a wide variety of devices to choose from as compared to just a year ago. You can even take your pick of Chromebooks that offer an integrated numeric keypad if you're into data entry or just love crunching numbers on the quick. When it comes … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: $399 will score you a Core i3 HP Chromebook 15
Pixelbook Go? How about a Core i5 ASUS Chromebook Flip C434?
We are just a couple of short weeks away Google's October hardware event where they are poised to unveil their latest Chrome OS creation, the Pixelbook Go. At this point, we have more questions than answers as it appears that the folks in Mountain View are taking a different approach by releasing … [Read more...] about Pixelbook Go? How about a Core i5 ASUS Chromebook Flip C434?
Pixelbook Go will likely launch with these additional features [VIDEO]
There are a ton of details we now know about Google's upcoming Chromebook: the Pixelbook Go. From screen size/resolution to build materials, configurations, and speaker setups, we're more familiar with this year's #madebyGoogle Chromebook than any that came before it. It only makes sense, really. … [Read more...] about Pixelbook Go will likely launch with these additional features [VIDEO]
Get your Chromecast ready: Disney+ announces pre-orders with 7-day free trial
If you are counting down the days until you can watch all your favorite Disney shows and movies, you are not alone. Disney recently announced pre-orders of Disney+, their highly-anticipated streaming service, so that early adopters will be ready to start streaming on November 12, when the service … [Read more...] about Get your Chromecast ready: Disney+ announces pre-orders with 7-day free trial
