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I presume since you’ve found your way to this article, chances are good that you’re Chromebook has fallen victim to an unexpected meltdown that’s left you facing the cringe-worthy message “Chrome OS is missing or damaged.” Perhaps you are a tinkerer like us and want to ensure you have a usable backup before you go […]
Have you ever laid eyes on the iPad Pro’s crazy-smooth ProMotion screen? Perhaps you’ve seen a OnePlus 7 Pro out and about or, less likely, a Razer Phone with their 90hz refresh screens. If you’ve seen any of these screens or witnessed an awesome gaming laptop or desktop that fully leverages higher-than-normal refresh rates, you […]
Google’s Chromecast isn’t a piece of home tech that has always been associated with gaming. You can use Chromecast to watch your favorite movie or show and it does have some fun tricks up its sleeve, but it was not built for game streaming. That is all going to change with Stadia – Google’s cloud […]
There’s something soothing about a clean, minimal desk when it comes to getting work done. The less distracting the desk, the easier it is to think clearly when you sit in that space to get productive. As we’ve talked about in a prior post and video, we like our desktop setups to stay clean, minimal […]
The Google Assistant is becoming more visual. With the release of smart displays last year, the Google Assistant is now available on a wide variety of devices at just a glance. Smart displays allow the Google Assistant to show you answers to your questions, making it easier to see the weather forecast or pick out […]
The simplicity of Google’s Chromecast is part of the reason so many people have decided to make it part of their home tech. Unlike other streaming consoles – like Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV – Chromecast does not come with a remote, so you are out of luck if your phone is in the […]
Google’s Chromecast has become a staple in many households. This small but mighty device is the perfect TV companion of any connected home and can be used to easily stream content like TV shows, movies and more. You can even tell your Google Assistant and Google smart speaker to turn on/off compatible TVs or to […]
If you’ve lived in or around the Chrome OS ecosystem for any amount of time, you’re probably familiar with the small handful of pitfalls that come along with our otherwise-awesome operating system. One of the most common complaints from users comes in the form of connecting a Chromebook to a printer. While work has come […]
If you aren’t already a YouTube TV user, let me tell you, you are missing out. Since signing up the minute it came to my area of the US, I’ve loved cutting the cord and relying on YouTube TV as our families main way of consuming television content. The unlimited DVR, multi-account support, Chromecast support […]
If you’re like me, your curiosity often leads you down rabbit holes chasing answers to questions that didn’t really need answering. This week, it was Chrome OS Demo Mode. What is Demo Mode you ask? Well, if you’ve ever tinkered around with a Chromebook at say, Best Buy or Walmart, you’ve probably experienced Demo Mode. […]
In general, Chrome OS is a plug-and-play situation when it comes to external accessories. Monitors, keyboards, mice, trackpads, USB drive, etc. all tend to ‘just work’ when you plug them in. No drivers to install and no setup really needed. With Chrome OS, it either works or it doesn’t. That applies to everything except 4K […]
Over the past two weeks while I was away in Germany, I had the opportunity to visit lots of places and take a staggering amount of photos all along the way. It seemed like everywhere I went I was presented with yet another photo-worthy scene. I loved every second of it, but my phone’s battery […]
