Have you ever tried to use your Chromebook for note-taking with a stylus? Some devices are more suited to the task than others, with the Lenovo Chromebook Duet being the best, in my opinion. There are a lot of pen-enabled apps that you can use, but which ones are truly the best? Today, we're going … [Read more...] about The best pen-based note-taking apps for your Chromebook
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Chrome for Android may get a scrolling screenshot feature
Scrolling screenshots are nothing new on Android devices. If you head to the Google Play Store, you can find a variety of applications that will allow you to take a video screenshot in order to capture things such as a full web page, gaming or whatever. Some manufacturers even include a baked-in … [Read more...] about Chrome for Android may get a scrolling screenshot feature
Google Play Store feature that helps you compare similar apps could be great for Chromebooks
Spotted by Android Police, The Google Play Store is running a limited experiment that shows comparisons of similar apps near the bottom of a listing. In the gif below, they discovered that VLC Player has comparisons for several other video players and shows whether they have offline functionality, … [Read more...] about Google Play Store feature that helps you compare similar apps could be great for Chromebooks
The Chrome Cast 84: Acer’s new Snapdragon Chromebook and better Android app support
This week on The Chrome Cast, we're diving into the new ARM-powered Chromebook that Acer just unveiled this week (the Chromebook Spin 513) that just so happens to be running on the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Compute platform. Though this device is still clearly a work in progress, the inclusion of … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 84: Acer’s new Snapdragon Chromebook and better Android app support
Don’t miss this not-so-obvious Chromecast remote shortcut to quickly remove apps
Now that the new Chromecast with Google TV is fully rolled out and available online and in stores, there are many of us learning our way around a new UI and Chromecast experience. For those who used Android TV prior, some of the same shortcuts and workarounds are still present, but that group is a … [Read more...] about Don’t miss this not-so-obvious Chromecast remote shortcut to quickly remove apps
Android’s ‘Sound Notifications’ can alert you of different environmental noises in your home
For those who are hard of hearing or just listening to music with noise-cancelling earbuds, not being able to hear the sounds of your environment could be detrimental to your health and well-being. Google's Live Transcribe app just received an accessibility update which adds a feature called Sound … [Read more...] about Android’s ‘Sound Notifications’ can alert you of different environmental noises in your home
6 easy to use drawing apps for your kid’s Chromebook with no ads or in-app purchases
Last week, I published an article called The artist's guide to drawing and sketching on a Chromebook, in which I covered several of the most popular drawing apps. Today, I'll be going over six ways your child can draw on their Chromebook with virtually no learning curve. Keep in mind that these apps … [Read more...] about 6 easy to use drawing apps for your kid’s Chromebook with no ads or in-app purchases
The Chrome Web Store could become the ultimate destination for web apps by doing this
Websites are slowly but surely becoming the new software by offering a multitude of functionalities right through your browser. There's no need to download big, bulky packages or to install them. Don't get me wrong - downloadable software has tons of benefits for power users and it will probably be … [Read more...] about The Chrome Web Store could become the ultimate destination for web apps by doing this
Stadia may be coming to the new Chromecast via the Android app
As leaks have continued to pile up for Google's new hardware that is set to be officially unveiled tomorrow, the new Chromecast with Google TV has been front and center in the early hands-on department. There have been numerous reports of this device already on sale and many unboxing and quick-look … [Read more...] about Stadia may be coming to the new Chromecast via the Android app
Leaked: Google’s new Chromecast/Android TV device priced to sell very well
We've been talking for months about 'Sabrina' - Google's upcoming Chromecast/Android TV dongle - and how this new take on a streaming device from Google will bring together the companies two differing takes on the smart TV market. With the flexibility of Chromecast from both a use case and hardware … [Read more...] about Leaked: Google’s new Chromecast/Android TV device priced to sell very well
Android Emulator now works with select Chromebooks
Chromebooks have come a long way when it comes to versatility and developers, in particular, are the benefactors of many of the new features found in Chrome OS. Last year, Google brought a full-blown version of Android Studio to Chrome OS via the Linux container known as Crostini and now, developers … [Read more...] about Android Emulator now works with select Chromebooks
Benchmark signals Android 11 may arrive on Chromebooks as soon as it launches for phones
While it feels like an eternity ago that we talked about Android 11 coming to Chrome OS via the new method of ARCVM versus the current ARC++ container we currently have, in reality it has only been about 5 months since that all surfaced. You can read more about that in the original post that … [Read more...] about Benchmark signals Android 11 may arrive on Chromebooks as soon as it launches for phones
