• The only Android file manager you need

    The only Android file manager you need

    File management may not be the most exciting subject surrounding smartphone ownership — but if you use your device for productivity, my goodness, is it ever worth your while to chew over. Your phone, after all, is your on-the-go connection to the world.


  • Android file transfer: How to manage, move, and sync files

    Android file transfer: How to manage, move, and sync files

    When you think about your smartphone, apps and interfaces are probably the first things that come to mind. Beneath all that surface-level stuff, though, our modern mobile devices are filled with files — folders upon folders of ’em! — just like the clunky ol’ computers we’ve relied upon for ages.


  • NetApp sells Spot and CloudCheckr to cloud cost control company Flexera

    NetApp Inc. is selling a portfolio of its software assets to the cloud cost management specialist Flexera Software LLC. Today’s announcement revealed that Flexera will acquire parts of NetApp’s Spot by NetApp and CloudCheckr products in a deal.


  • Cross-document view transitions #CSSwrapped

    The next improvement to CSS and UI in 2024 is the addition of cross-document view transitions. Before the update, you had to build a single page application. That’s no longer the case! Now you can run a view transition as you navigate from one page to another!


  • Chrome Beta for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 133 (133.0.6943.13) for Android. It’s now available on Google Play.You can see a partial list of the changes in the Git log. For details on new features, check out the Chromium blog, and for details on web platform updates, check here.


  • Android 16 could make multitasking better on phones with this split screen change

    Google is preparing to make split-screen mode more flexible in Android 16.


  • Samsung is prepping hardware to support 50W wireless charging

    Samsung quietly announced a significant advancement in wireless charging technology during CES 2025: the S2MIW06 power management integrated circuit (PMIC). This new chip is designed to optimize wireless charging capabilities in smartphones and other devices, boasting support for impressive 50W speeds and the forthcoming Qi 2.2 standard.


  • Chrome Beta for Desktop Update

    The Chrome team is excited to announce the promotion of Chrome 133 to the Beta channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. Chrome 133.0.6943.


  • Google is bringing the full force of Gemini AI to Workspace accounts

    Google has just made a significant announcement that will redefine how users approach work in the Google Workspace environment.


  • Declarative net request API

    The Chrome Web Store just made ad blocking faster and more effective for extensions using the declarative net request API. Learn more → https://goo.gle/dnr-fasttrack Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Products Mentioned: CSS


  • One of my favorite Chromebook Plus models is currently $190 off

    From the beginning of the Chromebook Plus era that started in the fall of 2023, there’s one model that I compared everything else to for at least a solid year: the Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus.


  • Chrome Beta for iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 133 (133.0.6943.14) for iOS; it’ll become available on App Store in the next few days.You can see a partial list of the changes in the Git log. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.


  • Shove your office mandates, people still prefer working from home

    Threat to quit still preferred to commuting on packed public transport Years after the pandemic reshaped working practices across the world, many staff are still resisting corporate efforts to get them to return to the office preferring instead to quit in favor of a more flexible employer.…


  • Shove your office mandates, people still prefer working from home

    Threat to quit still preferred to commuting on packed public transport Years after the pandemic reshaped working practices across the world, many staff are still resisting corporate efforts to get them to return to the office preferring instead to quit in favor of a more flexible employer.…


  • 5 ways to avoid AI in Windows — and on the web

    5 ways to avoid AI in Windows — and on the web

    Generative AI (genAI) is seemingly everywhere these days — and Windows is certainly no exception. The OS itself now has Copilot on its taskbar, and new PCs ship with a dedicated Copilot AI key on their keyboards.


  • An eye-opening Android privacy blacklight

    An eye-opening Android privacy blacklight

    One of the most prickly misconceptions around Android is that it’s completely incompatible with privacy. If you use Android, the wonky thinking goes, you’re giving into a lifetime of unavoidable surveillance (gasp!) and the big, bad Google monster monitoring and monetizing everything you do (egads!).


  • Microsoft’s latest on-prem Azure is for apps you don’t want in the cloud, but will manage from it

    Azure Local is about hybrid management, not hybrid resource pools, and is catching up with virtual rivals Microsoft’s latest on-prem Azure offering is more about unified management than hybrid cloud as an enabler of elasticity or flexible resource pools.…


  • Microsoft’s latest on-prem Azure is for apps you don’t want in the cloud, but will manage from it

    Azure Local is about hybrid management, not hybrid resource pools, and is catching up with virtual rivals Microsoft’s latest on-prem Azure offering is more about unified management than hybrid cloud as an enabler of elasticity or flexible resource pools.…


  • Chrome for Android Update

    Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 132 (132.0.6834.79) for Android . It’ll become available on Google Play over the next few days. This release includes stability and performance improvements. You can see a full list of the changes in the Git log.


  • Stable Channel Update for Desktop

    The Chrome team is delighted to announce the promotion of Chrome 132 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. This will roll out over the coming days/weeks.Chrome 132.0.6834.83 (Linux)  132.0.6834.83/84( Windows, Mac) contains a number of fixes and improvements — a list of changes is available in the log.


  • xAI launches a dedicated website for its Grok chatbot

    xAI launches a dedicated website for its Grok chatbot

    Elon Musk’s xAI has been making waves with its Grok chatbot, and now it’s even easier to take it for a spin. While a dedicated iOS app recently launched in the US, it seems xAI has quietly rolled out a web version of Grok as well.


  • Google Messages will now let you override a contact’s photo on your device

    Late last year, Google rolled out “profile sharing” in Messages. This well-meaning feature was supposed to make things easier for everyone by automatically using people’s Google Account pictures in the app instead of using the contact photo you may have chosen for that contact prior.


  • Navigate traces with DevTools breadcrumbs

    Breadcrumbs, a new customizable performance feature, make jumping between zoom levels effortless. This feature is useful if you’re trying to debug responsiveness issues. Learn more → goo.gle/navigate-performance-traces Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Products Mentioned: CSS


  • Trading in the Cloud: Lessons from Deutsche Börse Group’s cloud-native trading engine

    Earlier this year, Deutsche Börse Group began developing a new cloud-native, purpose-built trading platform. It was built with a focus on digital assets, such as stablecoins, cryptocurrencies, and other tokenized assets. However, the new platform is instrument-agnostic and can trade in all types of assets, from equities to ETFs.


  • Unlock multimodal search at scale: Combine text & image power with Vertex AI

    The way users search is evolving. When searching for a product, users might type in natural-sounding language or search with images. In return, they want tailored results that are specific to their query. To meet these demands, developers need robust multimodal search systems.


  • Gemini 2.0 Experimental Advanced is now landing on Android and iOS

    Remember that super-powerful Gemini 2.0 Experimental Advanced model Google rolled out back in December? Well, it is now on the way to both the Android and iOS, and Gemini Advanced subscribers using the Gemini app on their phones can now tap into the 2.0 Experimental Advanced model right away.


  • Backscatter: Automated Configuration Extraction

    Backscatter: Automated Configuration Extraction

    Written by: Josh Triplett Executive Summary Backscatter is a tool developed by the Mandiant FLARE team that aims to automatically extract malware configurations. It relies on static signatures and emulation to extract this information without dynamic execution, bypassing anti-analysis logic present in many modern families.


  • Saving Money? Why Chromebooks Can Exceed Expectations 

    Saving Money? Why Chromebooks Can Exceed Expectations 

    Chromebooks offer a splendid balance between quality and price, allowing people to buy a laptop at a lower cost. Yet, some interested buyers might be discouraged from more budget-friendly components, meaning such devices are less powerful. They suit casual browsing and applications but might struggle with more demanding activities.


  • Unlocking the Potential of Cloud-Based Solutions: How to Earn Money from Home

    In today’s digital era, earning from home is no longer a distant dream but a viable reality. With the advent of cloud-based technologies, people now have access to tools and platforms that enable remote work, freelancing, and even business ownership from the comfort of their homes.


  • What Is The Refresh Button On A Chromebook?

    What Is The Refresh Button On A Chromebook?

    Are you unsure about the location of the refresh key on your Chromebook? Whether you’re a new or experienced user, we can guide you. The refresh key refreshes web pages to load updated content or fix loading problems.


  • 6 Chrome Extensions to Boost Online Security on Your Chromebook

    Who do you imagine when you think of a person getting hacked? Is it an inexperienced internet user trying to download something illegally? Or perhaps it’s a student who uses a Chromebook for online research? The truth is that both can face risks when surfing the internet without any protection.


  • Why My Chromebook Mouse Disappeared?

    Why My Chromebook Mouse Disappeared?

    Chromebooks are excellent for staying connected and completing tasks. However, a non-working touchpad can disrupt your day. It may even make you think the device is frozen. You can try a few steps to resolve the problem.


  • 192 l.168.1.1 Admin Login

    192 l.168.1.1 Admin Login

    The IP address 192 l.168.1.1 falls under the private Class C range. Many people mistake it for 192.168.l.l. Manufacturers often assign it as the default IP for WiFi routers and home networks. The design blocks direct Internet access, stopping external sources from sending data through an online connection.


  • 8GB Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11″ sees biggest price drop of 2025

    The new Lenovo Chromebook Duet 11″ hasn’t been around quite long enough to see multitudes of discounts. Instead, it’s actually been quite popular since it hit the scene in October and has only dipped a few times for Black Friday deals.


  • We asked you to use one of the built-in AI APIs to create a web application or Chrome Extension, and you all more than delivered! Congratulations to all the winners, and don’t forget to check out all the awesome submissions. Resources: See all submissions → https://goo.


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