Your Chrome browser on Windows and Mac should be receiving an update shortly which adds some nice polish. Chrome 86 begins rolling out today. Just visit More (three dots menu) > Help > About Google Chrome to check manually. Reset compromised passwords easily You can now click one button in your Google Password manager to […]
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Youtube TV subscribers no longer have access to Fox Sports Networks from Sinclair
Following the removal of YES Network, FOX Sports West and FOX Sports Prime Ticket back in February, Youtube TV is now dropping Sinclair’s Fox Regional Sports Networks from its channel lineup. Much to the disappointment of subscribers, it looks like this is due to an inability for the two companies to come to an agreement […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Photos editor updated with new design and powerful features, rolling out now
During Google’s ‘Launch Night In’ event, they revealed two new Pixel phones and in the process, unveiled a refreshed suite of editing tools in Google Photos. Along with its much improved design comes a focus on machine learning and AI so that you can make more helpful edits to your photos. Goodbye Snapseed? The new […]
Continue ReadingDisney+ adds GroupWatch feature for watching with friends and family, even when apart
Hot off the heels of extensions like Netflix Party and Scener, which quickly became popular due to the pandemic, Disney+ is adding the ability to watch movies and TV shows through their subscription service with friends. With GroupWatch, up to seven people can watch anything from the vast and growing Disney+ library in real time […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS “Phone Hub” appears: Enable hotspot, task continuation and more
Google’s new project that will create a “phone hub” on Chrome OS has only been in development for a couple of months but work is coming right along at a very steady pace. The latest update to the Canary channel has inserted another placeholder into the Phone Hub menu that gives us a slightly better […]
Continue ReadingChromebooks are getting a radical update to the setup process [VIDEO]
In early August, we uncovered work being done to overhaul the OOBE (out of box experience) setup screen for Chrome OS. According to the changes, users will soon be presented with the option of logging in with their own account or a child’s account. The big change here is the user flow. Instead of a […]
Continue ReadingSurprise! Chrome OS 85 brings “Print Jobs” management app
Yesterday, Chrome OS 85 started rolling out to users right on schedule and with it, there were a number of updates that will make the user experience even more enjoyable. As we had hoped, there are some unannounced features that came along for the ride and one of them blind-sided me this morning. Developers have […]
Continue ReadingWhat’s new with Chrome OS 85? Wi-Fi Sync, Play/Pause Video and more
Today is the day that Chrome OS 85 is scheduled to begin rolling out and as of late, Google has been Johnny on the spot with releases. While we haven’t seen anything official about the update going live, Google has announced some new features for Chrome OS. Presumably, these features will be part of the […]
Continue ReadingChrome 85 update brings tab-focused productivity features and more speed
Chrome 85 should be rolling out to Windows, Mac, Linux and Android users over the next few days and with it comes a cartload of productivity tools to help you navigate the web with ease. In addition to new and updated tools, the Chrome developer team has made some changes under the hood that will […]
Continue ReadingWhy your browser says “File may be dangerous so Chrome blocked it” (and how to bypass it)
Millions of users around the world just updated to the latest version of the Chrome browser and/or operating system and for many, a somewhat disturbing notification may be popping up when an executable file download is initiated. The warning goes a little something like this: “File may be dangerous so Chrome blocked it.” Before you […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS 84 is coming and this update HUGE
It appears that Google has the release schedule for Chrome and Chrome OS back on track. Last week, version 84 of the Chrome browser dropped right on time and with any luck, Chrome OS 84 should start rolling out in the next day or two. There were a handful of updates we were expecting with […]
Continue ReadingR.I.P. hot corners, Chrome OS scraps Corner Shortcuts
Sometimes, new features just aren’t meant to be. Three months ago, it appeared that Chrome OS would be adopting a very useful macOS feature known as “Hot Corners.” Rebranded “Corner Shortcuts,” the update would presumably allow users to map each corner of their displays. Each corner would then become a shortcut for whatever action was […]
Continue ReadingCustomizable Tab Groups arriving in next Chrome update
The Chrome Team has been working on the Tab Grouping feature for what seems like an eternity but now, Google is making the organization feature official. In the next major update to the Chrome Browser, users will finally be able to create, name and customize tab groups to keep their browsing fenced in and under […]
Continue ReadingResizeable, moveable screenshots are coming to Chrome OS
It always amazes me that some of the smallest refinements can equate to massive boosts in productivity. Features such as virtual desks or the new tab strip UI may feel like minor changes but they can massively enhance the way you move around your Chromebook and in turn, your entire workflow can see major performance […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS 80 reverted to 79: should you downgrade? [Update: Chrome OS 80 is back]
Update: Shortly after publishing this article, the release server for Chrome OS has updated again and it looks like Chrome OS 80 has returned. Whatever the problem was, I presume Google has addressed it and the update contains a fix. Shortly after posing the question “What happened to Chrome OS 80?“, the long-overdue update to […]
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