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Get the full desktop web experience on your phone

Chrome’s making it even easier to get the full desktop web experience on your phone – By Jay Bonggolto Android Police
While the browser has always had a “Desktop site” toggle in the overflow menu, it doesn’t remember your choice, forcing you to manually toggle this setting each time you need to view a site’s full-blown version on your phone. Google is now simplifying that task with a new toggle on Chrome for mobile that remembers your desktop site preference.

Google Bard has arrived to blow your mind

Google Bard has arrived to blow your mind – By Stephen Schenck Android Police
Tech evangelists are always looking for the next big thing, and over the past few years, everything from the metaverse to blockchains gets over-hyped and ultimately under-deliver. Right now, AI is dominating the conversation. Still, this time it feels like there’s something different — while we probably won’t appreciate the full impact until looking back, we’re already seeing some incredibly impressive AI-based tools doing things that feel positively human.

Google Maps Has 15-Year-Old Pictures of Your Home

Google Maps Has 15-Year-Old Pictures of Your Home (and You Can See Them) – By See full CNET
Google’s fleet of Street View vehicles have been snapping images of restaurants, apartment buildings, parks and pretty much everything else you can see from a street for over 15 years now. Over that time, Google has retraced its steps many times, capturing higher quality images, all of which you can see in Google Maps.

– Android’s new Reading Mode

Android’s new Reading Mode: How to install and use the simple text feature – By Andrew Romero 9to5Google

Simplified reading for apps and websites has become more and more popular, as it offers a simple reading experience free of extra elements like ads and formatting, depending on where you’re finding your content. Android’s latest feature simplifies any website page and presents it in a focused manner. Here’s how to use Android’s Reading Mode.

Settings on Chrome OS in 2022

Settings on Chrome OS in 2022: Everything you need to know – By Jeff Springer XDA Developers
If you recently switched from a Mac or PC to Chrome OS, you’ve probably noticed the setup is a bit different. It’s natural to want a few tips and tricks when migrating to a new operating system and UI. The good news is that Chrome OS is incredibly user friendly and very powerful. Whether you’re a developer or casual user, the customization available is truly impressive. Some of the basics like taking a screenshot or setting up notifications are also a bit different on your Chromebook. In this article we’ll take a look at how to set up the settings on your Chromebook, Chromebox, or tablet running Chrome OS from start to finish.

How to use gestures on a Chromebook

How to use gestures on a Chromebook – By Arif Bacchus XDA Developers
Similar to a great Windows laptop, owning one of the best Chromebooks means you can unlock some extra productivity by using gestures on your trackpad. These gestures can help you save a few clicks with common tasks like opening virtual desks, the overview mode to switch apps, and even moving between webpages. You can even do this on a great ChromeOS tablet, too, depending on your keyboard.

How to Connect a Wireless Mouse to Your Computer

How to Connect a Wireless Mouse to Your Computer – By Jordan Gloor How-To Geek
If your wireless mouse has come with a dongle, plug it into your computer and the mouse will start working. If yours is a Bluetooth mouse, make it discoverable by pressing the pair button on it. Then, open your machine’s Bluetooth settings and select your mouse on the list of available devices.
Connecting a wireless mouse to your Windows 10, Windows 11, Mac, Chromebook, or Ubuntu computer is as easy as plugging in the mouse dongle or following the Bluetooth pairing process.

Edit videos on Chromebooks

You can now professionally edit videos on Chromebooks as LumaFusion exits beta on ChromeOS – By Arif Bacchus XDA Developers
It’s a big day for anyone who is using a Chromebook for creative tasks like professional video editing, as LumaFusion has finally exited beta on ChromeOS. The $30 Android app is now generally available for download on the Google Play Store on ChromeOS and is one of the most sophisticated video editors for Chromebooks to ever be released.

Manage multiple Google accounts in your browser

How to manage multiple Google accounts in your browser – By David Nield The Verge
Many of us have more than one Google account, whether it’s for work, a side hustle, or simply a backup email address — and with modern browsers now keen to manage all of our logins for us, navigating sites such as Gmail and Google Docs with multiple accounts can get complicated.

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