Laptop hardware can get very boring at times. Stale periods happen with all the manufacturers and all the operating systems from time to time, and it has been at the root of phone makers trying for wild, new form factors like folding phones and devices with rolling screens.

The computing industry was founded with mainframes intended for the few. Bringing computers to the masses was the work of generations, such as the trailblazers we honor in this story.

More and more, there are Android tips — and then there are Pixel tips. Owning a Google Pixel phone has become a ticket of sorts to a uniquely top-tier type of Android experience.

It’s been a few weeks, but we finally have the best version of the new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11″ back in stock over at Lenovo.

Google Chromebooks are appreciated for their affordability, simplicity, and ease of use. While ChromeOS is generally straightforward compared to macOS, Windows, or other laptop operating systems, occasional issues, such as freezing, may still arise.

If your Chromebook touchscreen is unresponsive, there’s no need to worry. Many issues that lead to a touchscreen not working can often be resolved with simple troubleshooting steps. It may be a minor issue, such as dirt on the screen, or it could be related to software glitches.

The end of the year means it’s time to reflect on what’s really important in life: friends, family — and Windows PC tips. That may sound silly, but I’ve always believed it’s true.

In case you missed it, we recently published our curated list of the best Chromebooks you can buy right now in 2024. It’s a pretty comprehensive roundup, featuring Chromebooks of all shapes, sizes, and price points but we were curious what the Chrome Unboxed Plus community thought.

The Department of Justice’s antitrust lawsuit against Google has taken another turn. After a court ruling that wanted to force Google to sell off its Chrome browser, the search giant has countered with a proposal of its own.

Samsung’s foldable ambitions may be taking a bit of a hit. A new report suggests the company is significantly scaling back production plans for its 2025 foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7.

Innovations and new ideas are always changing the educational landscape. It’s true with schooling for young children and adults as well. Whenever a new tool comes out that helps individuals with their learning, it is typically greeted with enthusiasm.

For more than two years, I’ve been working with WinGet daily to monitor and maintain the apps on my Windows 10 and 11 PCs. For those not already in the know, WinGet is the built-in, command-line interface to Microsoft’s Windows Package Manager service.

Editing documents late at night can strain the eyes due to the bright white interface of Google Docs. Although Google has introduced Dark Mode in various apps, its availability in Google Docs could be more consistent.

No more waiting through processing just to view your own clips.

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Google’s been busy weaving Gemini into more and more products, and the one of the latest to get a bit of help from Gemini is Google Assistant on smart speakers.

Gartner has recognized Google as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud Database Management Systems for the fifth year in a row.

Welcome to the second Cloud CISO Perspectives for December 2024. To close out the year, I’m sharing the top Google Cloud security updates in 2024 that attracted the most interest from the security community. There’s a lot of AI, of course, as well as a few surprises.

Streaming games on a Chromebook has become increasingly viable, thanks to cloud gaming services like NVIDIA GeForce Now, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and Amazon Luna. That fact, coupled with the increasing power and performance of Chromebooks themselves, means it is entirely possible to stream high-quality games without hiccups.

On the surface, Android and privacy might not seem like the most natural of bedfellows.

Google presents alternative solutions to address concerns about its dominance in online search.

Google LLC has proposed putting limits on its search partnerships in order to resolve antitrust violations in its search business, as an alternative to the U.S. Department of Justice’s suggestion that it sell its Chrome browser.

Build interactive, engaging web interfaces with CSS anchor positioning and popover elements. Create tooltips, hover cards, or overlays anchored to an element with only a few lines of CSS and HTML—no JavaScript or complex layouts required. Resources: Learn how to get started with CSS anchor positioning API → https://goo.

If you need to invert the colors on your Chromebook, there are two simple methods you can use. The quickest way is to press “Ctrl + Search + H” on your keyboard. This shortcut instantly activates the color inversion feature.

Learn how Google Chrome’s autofill feature can reduce the time you spend filling out forms and make online checkouts a breeze.

School Chromebooks are perfect for completing assignments but can be restrictive when it comes to accessing other content.  Schools often block various websites, limiting research options and access to potentially important resources.

YouTube is tackling the pervasive issue of clickbait videos with a new initiative aimed at removing misleading content. Starting in India, the platform will begin taking down videos that use deceptive titles and thumbnails to attract viewers, particularly those covering breaking news and current events.

The Dev channel has been updated to 133.0.6905.0 for Windows, Mac and Linux.A partial list of changes is available in the Git log. Interested in switching release channels? Find out how. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.

Apple has had a busy year in enterprise tech. Apple Intelligence, spatial computing, the war to protect the user experience against excessive regulation, security, privacy and continued improvements to Apple Silicon and valuable OS improvements for enterprise deployment have occupied much of its time.

Spanner is Google’s always-on, virtually unlimited database that powers planet-scale applications like Gmail, YouTube, and Google Photos. Outside of Google, Spanner powers demanding workloads for household brands like Yahoo!, The Home Depot, Wayfair, and Pokémon Go.

With all the chatter around ChromeOS eventually shifting to the Android kernel (and wilder rumors that Android will replace ChromeOS 100% on Chromebooks eventually), there’s one massive benefit I’m really hoping for as a result of whatever all of this becomes: widgets.

The holidays are a time for family, food, and obligatory tech support from the techiest member of the family. Pretty much every time I visit my family I have to “fix” the TV, speed up the wifi, and explain why the printer isn’t working.

if you’re a Google Keep user, you might have noticed a little prompt nudging you to “Reload Keep” this week. I had it pop up a few days ago and didn’t think too much of it, but it seems it’s happening to most users across the board.

Despite the widespread availability of digital tools, 38% of employers in the United States still use punch cards and paper timesheets for attendance tracking. This old method is prone to causing inefficiencies, errors, and extra administrative tasks.

We talk about tons of tips for making the most of Android and tapping into all the operating system’s easily overlooked options, features, and shortcuts. But when it comes to real-world productivity, Google’s actual operating system is really only half the story.