To say there's been a frenzy of info surrounding the upcoming Pixel Watch would be a vast understatement. In just the past few weeks we've gone from having leaked renders we've known about for a year at this point to having an official name, a full-blown hands-on, and even an AMA from the guy who … [Read more...] about Everything we know about the Pixel Watch so far [VIDEO]
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The ChromeOS 100 enhanced speech dictation feature is an impressive tool you should try
The latest version of ChromeOS 100 came with quite a few new and updated features. One of those announced features was the updated dictation functionality and you'd be forgiven for overlooking it in the latest version of ChromeOS. I know I didn't think too much of it, and until I gave it a try, I … [Read more...] about The ChromeOS 100 enhanced speech dictation feature is an impressive tool you should try
How to clear your Android phone’s app cache and why you may or may not want to
What is a cache anyway? You may have heard this term “cache”, and may have even mispronounced it as “cash-ay” (cachet) when, in fact, it’s pronounced like “cash”. Both words share a common French root - the verb “cacher”, which means “to hide”, but the former means “a group on things that are … [Read more...] about How to clear your Android phone’s app cache and why you may or may not want to
Patent reveals a wacky Chromebook with a rotating keyboard ideal for artists
A wild, new Chromebook concept has been submitted to the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) by Google, and it shows off something we've never quite seen before. You know how some Chromebooks feature a 4-in-1 design where the keyboard flips backward so that you're only left with the … [Read more...] about Patent reveals a wacky Chromebook with a rotating keyboard ideal for artists
How to find your lost Android phone using nothing but your Chromebook
Have you lost your Android phone in the couch again? Well, actually, you probably don't know where the heck it is - that's what makes it lost. Truth be told, you would probably prefer to call it "intentionally misplaced" if you get as many spam calls as I do or just prefer not to be constantly … [Read more...] about How to find your lost Android phone using nothing but your Chromebook
Chrome OS Flex versus CloudReady: here are the main differences
This week, Google made a pretty monumental announcement in the form of Chrome OS Flex, but as most users will likely note, Chrome OS Flex bears some pretty striking resemblance to a product that has been in circulation for years at this point: Neverware's CloudReady. Those same users will also … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Flex versus CloudReady: here are the main differences
How to turn off caps lock on your Chromebook
“How do you do CAPS?” is one of the most common questions that I, in my many years working in Tech Support, would get from my users when I was setting them up with a Chromebook. People are used to - and depend on - their Caps Lock key. Nevermind using Shift when you need to capitalize one letter out … [Read more...] about How to turn off caps lock on your Chromebook
Chrome OS Flex brings the Chromebook experience to PC and Mac for free
It’s no secret that around here, at least, we think Chrome OS is a fantastic operating system for tons of users. The reasons are simple, too. Chrome OS is fast, light-weight, secure, easy to use, and easy to deploy in large numbers. With background updates, secure boot, and a … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Flex brings the Chromebook experience to PC and Mac for free
The Quick Tap gesture on the Pixel 6 Pro feels like a sloppy and useless gimmick
I recently picked up my Pixel 6 Pro directly from the Google Store, and man am I excited! I opted for the larger storage capacity, and I have only filled it up halfway so far with awesome games and apps. I was so ecstatic to expand my storage to 256GB from the Pixel 4's 64GB (which had a large chunk … [Read more...] about The Quick Tap gesture on the Pixel 6 Pro feels like a sloppy and useless gimmick
New leak suggests an actual release date for Pixel Watch
At this point, I don't think any of us are doubting the existence of the Pixel Watch. Sure, for years we all expected Google to get in the wearables game with a Pixel-branded watch and were constantly let down, but the leaks and proof of this yet-unreleased device are too overwhelming to ignore at … [Read more...] about New leak suggests an actual release date for Pixel Watch
After a weekend with the new Pixel 6 January update, things are looking up
This weekend, I took the new January Pixel 6 update for a spin. This is the same update that rolled out for other Pixel devices earlier in January and contained not only a couple month's worth of security updates, but useful new features and bug fixes as well. We talked about it for quite some … [Read more...] about After a weekend with the new Pixel 6 January update, things are looking up
You only have a few days left to get half off of the Nest Mini and the 2nd generation Nest Hub
Google has been running a bunch of deals lately on its hardware products, letting you save a bunch of money on the quintessential smart home staples that it's become known for. The company is sending out emails now to remind its users that several of the deals are ending in just a few days. If … [Read more...] about You only have a few days left to get half off of the Nest Mini and the 2nd generation Nest Hub
