An update to Nest Wifi (13729.57.19) Nest Wifi point (1.54.253765) and Google Wifi (13729.57.15) devices brings several improvements that users should be aware of. M89 not only includes general security, stability, and performance improvements but also expands work from home traffic optimization … [Read more...] about Nest Wifi update tells you why your internet is terrible and further improves work from home
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Chrome will no longer simplify URLs because it didn’t do much for web security
Google has many experiments in the pipeline that it toys with before releasing them to the public. A recent one was its attempt to hide extended URLs from the browser's Omnibox in an effort to decrease social engineering schemes (Not its first attempt). Apparently, always showing the full web … [Read more...] about Chrome will no longer simplify URLs because it didn’t do much for web security
Chromebook ‘Everything button’ finds new ways to make the Alt key worthless
Just a few months ago, Google set into motion its plans to make the Search button on Chromebooks - now named the 'Everything Button' - do, well, everything as its name implies. Launcher plus backspace became forward delete, launcher plus clicking the touchpad became right-click, and so on. … [Read more...] about Chromebook ‘Everything button’ finds new ways to make the Alt key worthless
Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max now have a built-in keyboard for browsing the web by hand
Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max are receiving a pretty useful update with Cast firmware version 1.54 (gradual rollout). The big difference here is that it brings an updated browser experience complete with a keyboard so that you can manually browse the web when needed. It should be mentioned that using … [Read more...] about Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max now have a built-in keyboard for browsing the web by hand
Google Sheets adds a dedicated sidebar for reviewing and replying to comments
A new icon found at the top-right of a Google Sheet will now pull up a dedicated sidebar where you can review comments and conversation threads. It also has a filter section where you can find the most relevant comments for getting your work done when there is a lot going on in a document with many … [Read more...] about Google Sheets adds a dedicated sidebar for reviewing and replying to comments
Phone Hub could soon bring app streaming to Chromebooks
We've covered Google's 'Eche' quite a bit in the past, and while it's largely become Phone Hub - the company's means for connecting Android phones to Chromebooks for notifications, hotspot tethering, locating your device, and more - it doesn't seem as though it's given up all of its secrets yet. … [Read more...] about Phone Hub could soon bring app streaming to Chromebooks
Chrome OS may be going back to a smaller app launcher design that resembles the original
Before the app launcher we commonly know and use today for Chromebooks - the Peeking Launcher - Chrome OS used a smaller, left-aligned launcher where app icons and a search box were held. It was more akin to the Windows 10 start button whereas today's launcher is more like the full-screen start … [Read more...] about Chrome OS may be going back to a smaller app launcher design that resembles the original
Chromecast with Google TV will finally be useful for the whole family with profile support
In a new APK Insights teardown of the latest Google TV app for Android (v 1.0.370), 9to5Google has discovered what looks to be the multi-user profile support the new Chromecast should have been shipped with. While their Insights are not a guarantee of features to come, they're usually pretty spot-on … [Read more...] about Chromecast with Google TV will finally be useful for the whole family with profile support
Chrome’s Global Media Controls now show peripherals in addition to cast devices
Near the beginning of May, the Chrome development team massively overhauled the global media controls design and functionality for Chrome and Chrome OS. Now, it fits much more with the design of the Chromebook shelf and UI, and I love it. I'm even getting accustomed to the upside-down nature of its … [Read more...] about Chrome’s Global Media Controls now show peripherals in addition to cast devices
Nearby Share arrives as Chrome OS 91 begins rolling out
Right on schedule, version 91 of Chrome OS has been announced and should be rolling out at some point today. While there weren't a ton of updates in this version, there are some highly-anticipated features that will make Chrome OS even more productive. We've checked the update server and as of the … [Read more...] about Nearby Share arrives as Chrome OS 91 begins rolling out
Google Meet introduces performance notifications to help you fix your call quality
Google is adding gentle pings to alert you of performance issues with your camera and microphone in Meet. When the app detects conditions that impact your call quality, it will add a red notification dot on the "More options" menu. If you click it, you can choose the "Troubleshooting & help" … [Read more...] about Google Meet introduces performance notifications to help you fix your call quality
Chrome 91 has up to 23% faster performance as a result of its new JavaScript compiler
With the release of Chrome 91, the development team for Google's browser has taken to the Chromium Blog to discuss the enhancements to its performance. As with the last handful of updates, specifically Chrome 87's speed, and battery improvements, 91 has a few tricks up its sleeve to make everything … [Read more...] about Chrome 91 has up to 23% faster performance as a result of its new JavaScript compiler
