The holidays are a time for family, food, and obligatory tech support from the techiest member of the family. Pretty much every time I visit my family I have to “fix” the TV, speed up the wifi, and explain why the printer isn’t working. This year, my father-in-law told me he was thinking about … [Read more...] about Help a family member Switch to Chromebook this Christmas
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Google Keep is forcing users to “reload” their notes for some reason
if you're a Google Keep user, you might have noticed a little prompt nudging you to "Reload Keep" this week. I had it pop up a few days ago and didn't think too much of it, but it seems it's happening to most users across the board. It looks to be a simple update of some sort, but the front-facing … [Read more...] about Google Keep is forcing users to “reload” their notes for some reason
How to easily and affordably add pen support to your non-touch Chromebook [VIDEO]
A few years back, Wacom introduced a drawing tablet that worked seamlessly on Chromebooks. Since then, many of their newer models also work on ChromeOS devices, but are a bit pricey for someone wanting to simply add a bit of pen support to a Chromebook that doesn't natively possess it. There are … [Read more...] about How to easily and affordably add pen support to your non-touch Chromebook [VIDEO]
How to keep your battery healthy with Chromebook Adaptive Charging
What if I told you there's a hidden feature baked right into Chrome OS that can help prevent battery degradation and extend the overall life of your Chromebook? With all the fuss going around the web about Pixel's pass-through charging and the ability to set it to stop charging at 80%, I thought it … [Read more...] about How to keep your battery healthy with Chromebook Adaptive Charging
PSA: You can still snag the best 4K Google TV streamer for just $39
Need a last-minute Christmas gift that is relatively easy on the wallet and still packs a lot of bang for the buck? Look no further than the Onn. Google TV 4K Pro, currently on sale at Walmart for just $39. That's $10 off its regular price of $49.99, making it an absolute steal for what I'd consider … [Read more...] about PSA: You can still snag the best 4K Google TV streamer for just $39
Android 15 QPR2 hints at resizable lock screen widgets for the Pixel Tablet
With the most recent Pixel Drop, Google brought lock screen widgets to the Pixel Tablet. But while this handy feature was welcome, it came with a catch: widgets were locked into a rigid grid, unable to be resized. Fortunately, it seems this limitation might be lifted in the next quarterly release of … [Read more...] about Android 15 QPR2 hints at resizable lock screen widgets for the Pixel Tablet
New Galaxy S25 Ultra leaks emerge showcasing thin bezels
The rumor mill is in full swing as we approach the Samsung Galaxy S25 series launch, and the latest leaks give us a tantalizing glimpse of what's to come. Samsung seems poised to change things up with the Galaxy S25 Ultra, moving away from the squared-off design language of the past few … [Read more...] about New Galaxy S25 Ultra leaks emerge showcasing thin bezels
Pixel’s “Enhance Now Playing” feature is now rolling out to users
Google's December 2024 Feature Drop brought a promised update to the Pixel's Now Playing experience, introducing an "Enhance Now Playing" setting. While the concept is promising, the rollout had yet to actually happen: until now. Rolling out now to Pixel 6 and newer, "Enhance Now Playing" … [Read more...] about Pixel’s “Enhance Now Playing” feature is now rolling out to users
Google Nest Wifi Pro’s latest update brings mesh network improvements
Google's Nest Wifi Pro, despite being a couple of years old now, just received a fresh software update aimed at improving the mesh networking experience. This follows a previous firmware update back in August that was aimed at addressing connection issues, and both updates show that Google is still … [Read more...] about Google Nest Wifi Pro’s latest update brings mesh network improvements
Real user trials of Google Veo 2 AI video generation are wild
Google has clearly been on a rampage lately as they continue rolling out new, amazing AI technology. However, instead of simply announcing things, Google is shipping them in a speedier way than we are used to, and there are real users out in the wild with access to Veo 2 - Google's new AI-powered … [Read more...] about Real user trials of Google Veo 2 AI video generation are wild
Gemini 2.0 Flash Experimental lands on Android
Google has been rolling out some exciting experimental updates for Gemini this week, with Gemini 2.0 Flash landing on Android to go alongside the desktop version that's been on the web for the past week or so. If you haven't yet, you should go read about how big of an update Gemini 2.0 is on the … [Read more...] about Gemini 2.0 Flash Experimental lands on Android
HP’s new Fortis Chromebooks come with surprising new processor options
HP has recently expanded its Fortis lineup of Chromebooks and laptops with a range of new devices designed for the education market. The Fortis series is known for its durable design, and these new models are no exception. They feature co-molded rubber edges, spill-resistant keyboards, and MIL-STD … [Read more...] about HP’s new Fortis Chromebooks come with surprising new processor options
