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Best Chromebook Black Friday 2018 deals

Published November 19, 2018 | By Glenn

Best Chromebook Black Friday 2018 deals: by zdnet.com/

From $99 budget systems to the pricey PixelBook, these Chrome-running laptops will all be on sale.

Thanks to their low price and popularity with schools, Chromebooks remain one of the bright spots in a flagging PC market. No surprise, then, that retailers are offering many Chromebook deals for Black Friday. While some of the sales are for Chrome OS running laptops with smaller screens and minimal specs that cost as little as $99, Chromebooks have evolved to offer bigger displays, 2-in-1 capabilities, and more high-end features as found in Google's PixelBook. We've rounded up those specials below to make it easy for you to find the right deal if you're planning to buy a Chromebook on Black Friday. 

Here are my favorites!

Posted in Chromebook, Google, Tips

Google Advanced Protection Program

Published October 24, 2018 | By Glenn

Google Advanced Protection Program by landing.google.com

What is phishing?
Phishing is a common technique that can be used to trick you into giving away your username, password, 2-Step Verification code, or other personal information. Phishing attacks can happen through a variety of channels, including email, telephone, text message, or in apps.How does Advanced Protection defend against phishing?
Advanced Protection requires you to use a physical Security Key.

Posted in Android, Chrome Browser, Chromebook, Google, Security

Chromebook vs Laptop

Published September 17, 2018 | By Glenn

Chromebook vs Laptop by tech.co

If you’re working to a tighter budget for your next laptop – say, under $400 – then it’s a decision between an entry-level Windows laptop or a Chromebook.

The key thing to know about Chromebooks is that they aren’t as versatile as a Windows laptop

Posted in Chromebook, Google, How it works, Tips

Google’s New Gmail Features

Published August 22, 2018 | By Glenn

Gmail’s biggest redesign is now live by theverge.com

The world’s most popular email service is getting a big overhaul today. Google is making official the changes we saw leaked earlier this month, with email snoozing, nudging, and confidential mode making their debut alongside a substantial visual redesign for Gmail on the web. The new Gmail begins a global phased rollout today, which is to say that it won’t be available to every one of Gmail’s 1.4 billion users right away, and the first to get it will be invited to opt in rather than being able to just turn it on themselves.

Google’s New Gmail Features and How Best to Use Them by tech.co

This year, Gmail’s 1.4 billion users are getting their first major upgrade since 2011. From a game-changing “snooze email” function to the exciting option to make sent messages “self-destruct”, we run through the key features of the new Gmail upgrade.

How to Find Contacts in the New Gmail by howtogeek.com

The new Gmail started rolling out last week, and it’s awesome. But many people are asking the same question: where did Contacts go?

The previous version of Gmail, now called “Classic Gmail,” had a drop-down at the top-left for quick access to Contacts and Tasks.

Google will force you to switch to the new Gmail whether you want it or not — here's when you'll get it by businessinsider.com

Google recently announced a massive update to its popular email platform. So far, it's given personal account holders and company admins (who run company's G Suite accounts) the choice to leave their Gmail inboxes as-is, or to opt into the new Gmail, which comes with a new look and a lot of new features. If they don't enjoy the experience, users and admins are welcome to opt back out.

That's no longer going to be the case in a matter of months, as Google announced

How to undo the Gmail update – and what features you'll miss if you do by independent.co.uk

The new Gmail update features a snooze email function, a fresh design and a 'confidential mode' that protects outgoing emails.

However hundreds of Gmail users took to social media to complain about Google's new design. Fortunately for them, there is a way to switch it back to the old version, but only for a limited time.

 

Posted in Android, Apple, Chrome Browser, Chromebook, Gmail, Google, How it works, iOS, Mac, Security, Tips

– Grammarly, an online grammar checking too

Published August 21, 2018 | By Glenn

Grammarly Review: Is Grammarly Worth All The Hype? by bloggingocean.com

Do you make a lot of grammatical and punctuation errors? Don't worry; you are not the only one to face this problem.

Grammarly, an online grammar checking tool, claims to make writing a lot easier by proofreading your content in real time as you type. Off late, it is gaining a lot of popularity and is being used and recommended by many people.

Grammarly – Advanced grammar and spell checker for iPad and Mac by michaelkummer.com

Grammarly is an advanced grammar and spell checker for iOS and the Mac. It helps me to write better copy at work and in my capacity as a blogger. If you write as much as I do, I would highly recommend to check it out.

Posted in Android, Apple, Chrome Browser, Chromebook, Docs, Gmail, Google, iOS, Mac, Productivity, Windows

Yes, You Should Still Change Your DNS Settings for Better Internet

Published August 11, 2018 | By Glenn

Yes, You Should Still Change Your DNS Settings for Better Internet by gizmodo.com

The DNS (Domain Name System) server settings on your laptop, phone, or router are your gateway to the web—converting easy-to-remember domain names into actual internet IP addresses, just like your contacts app converts names into actual phone numbers. You can change which DNS server your devices use though, and perhaps get yourself a faster, more secure internet connection along the way.

How to Change the DNS Server on a Chromebook by howtogeek.com

Chromebooks allow you to set a custom DNS server, but Google doesn’t make the option easy to find. There are many reasons to change your DNS server, after all.

Posted in Android, Apple, Chromebook, Google, iOS, Mac, Tips, Windows

Chromebook keyboard shortcuts every student should know

Published August 2, 2018 | By Glenn

18 Chromebook keyboard shortcuts every student should know by androidcentral.com

There are keyboard shortcuts that are universal — Crtl + C for copy, Ctrl + V for paste — but just as often there are shortcuts that change between systems, websites, and programs. Chromebooks have some fairly standard shortcuts — and a handy shortcut Ctrl + Alt + / to show you the more basic ones — but looking at the full list of shortcuts can make your eyes glaze over like staring down the 400-page book you were supposed to read and write your book report on over summer vacation.

Posted in Chromebook, Google, Tips

– The Best Photo Editors for Chromebooks

Published July 29, 2018 | By Glenn

The Best Photo Editors for Chromebooks by howtogeek.com

One of the biggest question we see about Chromebooks is “can they run Photoshop?” The answer to that is no—at least not the full version you’ll find on other platforms. But that doesn’t mean they can’t do photo editing.

And that’s really the key here: knowing when you need Photoshop versus when you just need something to edit photos. There are some powerful tools available for Chromebooks—perhaps not quite as powerful as Photoshop, but they can get pretty dang close for most uses.

Posted in Chromebook, Google, Tips

Switching to a Chromebook – What You Need to Know

Published July 18, 2018 | By Glenn

Switching to a Chromebook? Here’s What You Need to Know by howtogeek.com

If you’re considering making the switch from a traditional PC (or Mac) to a Chromebook, you may be concerned about the transition. Not to worry—moving to a Chromebook is simple, and these tips will help ease the move.

First Things First: Is a Chromebook Right for You?

If you’re only considering making the jump over to a Chromebook, you may be curious whether a Chromebook is even feasible for you. 

What makes a Chromebook so secure? by androidcentral.com

One of the things you'll see written whenever there's talk about Chromebooks is how secure the platform is. If you're into computers or software design or any type of IT you know a good bit about why, but most of the time the talk just stops after saying that Chromebooks are secure.

Google Unveils A Major Security Enhancement For The Chrome Browser by forbes.com

The stable build of the Chrome browser (Chrome 67) has been upgraded with a major security enhancement called Site Isolation that protects users from malicious websites that steal sensitive data. The Spectre CPU vulnerability is an example. Site Isolation is currently operating in Chrome for Windows, the Chrome OS, Mac, and Linux. Google estimates that 99% of users on these operating systems are protected. Site Isolation hasn’t rolled out yet to Chrome for Android.

Posted in Chromebook, Google, How it works, Tips

Factor Authentication (and Sync Your Codes Between Devices)

Published July 7, 2018 | By Glenn

Factor Authentication (and Sync Your Codes Between Devices) by howtogeek.com

Strong passwords are not enough anymore: we recommend using two-factor authentication whenever possible. Ideally, that means using an app that generates authentication codes on your phone or a physical hardware token. We prefer Authy when it comes to authentication apps—it’s compatible with all sites that use Google Authenticator, but is more powerful and convenient.

Posted in Android, Apple, Chrome Browser, Chromebook, Google, iOS, Mac, Security

What is Google Smart Lock, Exactly

Published June 8, 2018 | By Glenn

What is Google Smart Lock, Exactly? by howtogeek.com

Google does this thing where it uses bad names for products. Then it re-uses those names for other products, confusing everyone. Such is the case for Smart Lock, which is technically three different things, depending on whether you’re talking about Android, Chromebooks, or passwords.

Here’s are the three different things that are housed under the Smart Lock name:

Posted in Android, Chromebook, Gmail, Google, How it works, Service, Tips

Chromebooks you can buy in 2018

Published May 20, 2018 | By Glenn

9 great Chromebooks you can buy in 2018 by mashable.com

Once upon a time, Chromebooks were low-budget options for students without many features or high-end specs. 

But no longer. As Google refines Chrome OS, and manufacturers continue to build and innovate, Chromebooks are becoming great options for users of all ages and occupations. There are hundreds of sellers, makes, and models to choose from, all of which have access to the millions of Android apps Google has to offer. 

Posted in Chromebook, Google

For $250, laptops don’t get better than this

Published May 20, 2018 | By Glenn

For $250, laptops don't get better than this by laptops.reviewed.com

Ah, Chromebooks. They may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I'll continue to praise them for as long as I walk this mortal plane. I mean, what's not to love? They're secure, affordable, and durable. The only complaint I ever have is that they're plain-looking. Well, that's not the case with the Acer Chromebook 11

Posted in Chromebook, Google, Productivity

Are Chromebooks Safe for Banking?

Published April 9, 2018 | By Glenn

Help Me, Laptop: Are Chromebooks Safe for Banking? by laptopmag.com

There's nothing worse than discovering your bank account's been attacked. Gotta pay the rent, after all. So, if you're unfamiliar with a certain operating system, it's understandable why you'd want to make sure it's secure before banking on it.

Kim's 5 Reasons to Set Up a Financial Chromebook  by Komando 

Do you have a Chromebook in your arsenal of gadgets? If you don't know, they are similar to a laptop but…

Posted in Chromebook, Google

Best Chromebooks 2018

Published April 1, 2018 | By Glenn

Best Chromebooks ​2018 by Laptopmag.com

Chromebooks have come a long way, with solid performance available for a couple hundred bucks. Here are top picks for businesses, schools and families.

Chromebooks have become familiar sights on best-selling laptop lists thanks to their low-prices, long battery life and an internet-focused operating system that's easy-to-use. But don't rush right into buying one; there are plenty of questions to ask first, including whether or not aChromebook is right for you. 

Posted in Android, Chrome Browser, Chromebook, Google, Security, Tips

Are Chromebooks Safe for Banking?

Published April 1, 2018 | By Glenn

Help Me, Laptop: Are Chromebooks Safe for Banking? by laptopmag.com

There's nothing worse than discovering your bank account's been attacked. Gotta pay the rent, after all. So, if you're unfamiliar with a certain operating system, it's understandable why you'd want to make sure it's secure before banking on it.

Best Chromebooks 2018 by Laptopmag.com

Chromebooks have come a long way, with solid performance available for a couple hundred bucks. Here are top picks for businesses, schools and families.

Chromebooks have become familiar sights on best-selling laptop lists thanks to their low-prices, long battery life and an internet-focused operating system that's easy-to-use. But don't rush right into buying one; there are plenty of questions to ask first, including whether or not aChromebook is right for you. 

Posted in Chromebook, Google, Tips

How Chromebooks Became the Go-to Laptops for Security Experts

Published March 31, 2018 | By Glenn

How Chromebooks Became the Go-to Laptops for Security Experts by CNET

Chrome OS has provided one of the most robust cases of “usable security” available. Here’s the design philosophy from Google that led to that.

When the team behind Google's Chrome OS software and Chromebooks set out to reinvent the laptop, it quickly zeroed in on security as an area where it could bring a fresh perspective.

"On Chrome OS, we were like, 'We control all the pieces. We can do…

Posted in Chromebook, Google, Security

Carry Around Your Google Account’s Backup Two-Step Verification Codes in Case Your Phone is Stolen

Published March 11, 2018 | By Glenn

Carry Around Your Google Account's Backup Two-Step Verification Codes in Case Your Phone is Stolen by lifehacker.com

Two-step verification is great. However, if you happen to lose your phone and don’t have a few backup codes on you then it can make finding your device on the fly a bit complicated. You can score backup codes whether you use SMS or an Authenticator app for verification (you should really be using an Authenticator app), and carrying

Posted in Android, Chromebook, Gmail, Google, Security, Tips

The Chromebook Has Arrived

Published January 7, 2018 | By Glenn

The Chromebook Has Arrived: Switching From Mac, Windows Is Easy by forbes.com

I'm a Chrome OS convert. The Google Pixelbook made the conversion easy.

Here's the tl;dr: my Pixelbook runs everything I need. It runs Android apps, Google Docs (of course), Microsoft Office, Microsoft OneDrive, iCloud (yes, Chrome now can access iCloud photos online), my social networking apps, Firefox, Skype, imaging apps…

Posted in Chromebook, Google, Productivity

Unlock Your Chromebook With a Pin Code

Published November 28, 2017 | By Glenn

How to Unlock Your Chromebook With a Pin Code by androidcentral.com

Passwords are great but inconvenient. If you want to keep your Chromebook secure but easy for you to get into, follow these steps.

A long, complicated password — coupled with two-factor authentication— is an essential part of modern life. While a long password is the most secure option, it can be inconvenient if you just want to quickly open your Chromebook. This isn't to say you shouldn't keep

Posted in Chromebook, Google, Tips

Cloud Ready Printer

Published September 20, 2017 | By Glenn
This printer will work with Chromebook (Google Cloud Print) and will scan to Google Drive, permitting scanning compatible with Chromebook, of course, it also works with Windows and Mac computers.
  • 4-in-1: print, copy, scan, fax Note: Scan to Google Drive
  • Network and Wireless Ready: Wireless (802.11 b/g/n), Ethernet, Wi-Fi Direct, NFC, Hi-speed USB 2.0
  • Automatic duplexing (two-sided printing)
  • Prints Up to 12ppm Black (ISO/IEC 24734) & Up to 10ppm Color (ISO/IEC 24734)
  • Mobile device printing via: AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Mopria, Wi-Fi Direct, NFC, and Brother iPrint&Scan
  • NFC Connectivity lets you "touch to connect" for direct printing or scanning from your NFC-capable mobile device
  • 100-sheet paper capacity up to legal (8.5"x14") sized paper
  • Print on photo paper, cardstock or other specialty media using the single-sheet bypass tray
  • Easily navigate onscreen menus on the 2.7" TouchScreen display
  • Scan to popular cloud services including Google Drive, Dropbox, Facebook, Box, OneNote and more
  • Fast print speeds of up to 12 ppm in black and white and 10 ppm in color increase your productivity
  • Works with mobile cloud printing technology so you can use it from your smartphone or tablet
  • NFC touch-to-connect technology allows for direct printing or scanning from NFC-capable devices
  • Features a 100-sheet capacity to save time on refilling the paper tray

Generic ink for Brother MFC-J885DW printer on Amazon.
Product Details

E-Z Ink (TM) Compatible Ink Cartridge Replacement For Brother LC203 XL LC203XL High Yield (4 Black LC203BK, 2 Cyan LC203C, 2 Magenta LC203M, 2 Yellow LC203Y) 10 Pack For MFC-J4420DW MFC-J4620DW    – by E-Z Ink     $ 21 89 $26.99Prime  –4 Black, 2 Cyan, 2 Magenta, 2 Yellow

  • This fits your BROTHER MFC J885DW.
  • Brand: E-Z ink
  • Page Yield: 550 pages per black ink cartridge. 550 pages per color ink cartridge.
  • All cartridges are manufactured in an ISO 9001 certified facility
  • All cartridges contain high-quality ink that is engineered to produce superb results
  • Compatible With: MFC-J4320DW MFC-J4420DW MFC-J460DW MFC-J4620DW MFC-J480DW MFC-J485DW MFC-J5520DW MFC-J5620DW MFC-J5720DW MFC-J680DW MFC-J880DW MFC-J885DW Printer
 

Posted in Chromebook, Google, Tips, Windows

Setup Google Cloud Print

Published June 17, 2017 | By Glenn

Setup Google Cloud Print

How to create a Google account

In order to use Google Cloud Print, you must have a Google account (this is usually your Gmail account and password) and sign in to your account.

If you do not have an account, use a computer or mobile device to access the Google website (https://accounts.google.com/signup) and create an account.

If you already have a Google account, there is no need to create an additional account. Continue with the next procedure, How to register your machine with Google Cloud Print.

How to register your Brother printer with Google Cloud Print

You must register your machine with Google Cloud Print using Web Based Management (web browser). A standard web browser can be used to manage your machine using the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP).

NOTE: There is no limit on the number of printers you can register with Google Cloud Print.

  1. Before you begin to register your machine, confirm that the correct time and date are set on the control panel of the machine. See the Quick Setup Guide included with your machine for instructions on setting the correct time and date.
  2. Confirm that the machine is connected to the same network as the computer or mobile device.
  3. Open the web browser on your computer or mobile device.
  4. Type "http://machine's IP address!" into your browser's address bar (where "machine's IP address" is your machine's IP address).

For example:    http://192.168.1.2/

NOTE: ​You can see your machine's IP address in the Network menu on the control panel of your machine. For more information, see your Brother machine's Software and Network User's Guide (or Network User's Guide, depending on your model).

​Setup pages from other printer manufacturers.

Connect a cloud-ready printer (2.0)

  1. On your computer, open Chrome .
  2. Type chrome://devices and press Enter.
  3. Under "New devices," find your printer.
  4. Next to your printer, click Manage.
  5. In the "Confirm registration" box that appears, click Register.
  6. On your printer screen, follow the steps to finish registering. You might have to press a button that says Register or OK.
  7. To check if your printer is registered, on your computer, go to google.com/cloudprint and click Printers.

Connect a cloud-ready printer (1.0)

  1. On your computer, open the Cloud-ready printers page.
  2. Click your printer manufacturer.
  3. At the bottom of the section, click the link to go to your manufacturer’s help website.
  4. Follow your manufacturer’s steps to set up your printer.

How to Print from a Chromebook by How-To Geek

While many of us have strived to move into an all digital world, printing is still a necessary evil for most people. If you’re a Chromebook user, printing can be a bit of a pain, but thanks to some recent changes by Google, it just got a little bit more convenient. Click Here to Continue Reading

Posted in Chromebook, Google, Tips

Chromebook Improved Printing Options

Published June 12, 2017 | By Glenn

Your Chromebook is about to get some improved printing options by TechRadar

Printing from Chrome OS has always been a somewhat convoluted affair, with printers needing to get hooked up to Google Cloud Print in the cloud before becoming available on a Chromebook or wherever else you've got Chrome installed.

Google Help – Set up your printer

You can print from your Chromebook using most Wi-Fi printers.

Note: If your printer doesn’t connect to Wi-Fi, you can’t set it up with your Chromebook.

Step 1: Connect to Wi-Fi

  1. Turn on your printer.
  2. Connect your printer to a Wi-Fi network. If you need help, follow your printer manufacturer’s instructions.
  3. If you haven’t yet, turn on your Chromebook and sign in.
  4. Connect your Chromebook to the same Wi-Fi network as your printer. Learn how to connect to Wi-Fi.

Step 2: Add your printer to your Chromebook

Important: You’ll need to know your printer’s IP address, protocol, and queue. To find them, check your printer’s display panel, manual, device specs, or help website.

  1. Click your account photo.
  2. Click Settings Settings.
  3. At the bottom, click Advanced.
  4. In the "Printing" section, click Printers.
  5. Click Add Printer.
  6. Enter your printer information:
    • Name: Type any name.
    • Address: Type your printer’s IP address.
    • Protocol: For most printers, the supported connection protocol is IPP.
    • Queue: For most printers, the queue is ipp/print.
  7. Click Add.
  8. In the box that appears, choose your printer manufacturer and model.
    • To find this info, look at the label on your printer.
    • If you don’t see your printer in the list, check your printer info for its "printer language" or "emulation." Then choose the "Generic" option that looks similar.
    • If you have your printer driver, click Browse to upload it. The file must be 250 kb or smaller.
  9. Click Add.

Step 3: Print a page

After you’ve set up your printer, you can use that printer to print from your Chromebook:

  1. On the page you’d like to print, press Ctrl + p.
  2. Next to "Destination," click Change.
  3. Under "Local Destinations," select your printer.
  4. Click Print.
Posted in Chromebook, Google, How it works, Tips

Best Chromebooks 2017

Published April 10, 2017 | By Glenn

Best Chromebooks 2017 – Chromebook Reviews – Laptop Mag  www.laptopmag.com/best-chromebooks

Feb 13, 2017 – Ready to run Android apps or plenty of browser tabs, the Chromebook Flip C302CA offers a premium aluminum chassis, zippy performance …

Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA *

Ready to run Android apps or plenty of browser tabs, the Chromebook Flip C302CA offers a premium aluminum chassis, zippy performance and solid battery life, all in a bend-back, 2-in-1 package. Its bright, 1080p screen is great for watching videos today and for playing your favorite games from the Google Play store when it becomes a standard part of Chrome OS tomorrow.

Best 2-in-1 Chromebook

Samsung's Chromebook Pro is the first step towards the future of Chrome OS. The convertible 2-in-1 has an aluminum metal body, a 2400×1600 display with 3:2 aspect ratios (which feels natural when using it like a tablet) and an integrated stylus pen for notetaking and drawing. It's among the first work with Android apps from Google Play out of the box, but Google really needs to take some time to iron out the issues with them. 

Samsung Chromebook Pro Review **

Best School Chromebook

Students need laptops that can handle being tossed into lockers, jammed into backpacks and dropped in the schoolyard and the 11.6-inch Asus Chromebook C202 can take it all. Starting at $199, this laptop can drop 2.6 feet on its side and 3.9 feet on its bottom thanks to a rubberized exterior. The C202 also has an excellent keyboard and lasted 8 hours and 23 minutes on the Laptop Mag Battery Test, which is more than enough for a full day of school.

Best Chromebook for Business

Not only does the first Chromebook with a 6th generation Core i5 CPU get impressive performance and a solid 8 hours and 33 minutes of battery life, but it's also an IT administrators dream. The chassis is sexy enough to turn some heads and so rugged that it can survive being dropped from four feet Plus, it comes with some helpful tools for companies such as TPM, SAML support, and remote configuration through the web-based Chrome Device Management panel.

Best 15-inch Chromebook ***

The 15-inch display is still the most popular screen size for any laptop, and Chromebook shoppers will soon have an option that's sized just right. The $249 Acer Chromebook 15 sports an Intel Celeron CPU under the hood and will come with either 2 or 4GB of RAM and a 16GB or 32GB SSD. That should offer plenty of processing power, now with the real estate people want. It even looks great, with your choice of a white or black fabric-like finish. 

Here is a solid windows suggestion.

Acer Spin 5 Touchscreen 2-in-1 Laptop – Intel Core i5 – 1080p  Item #1135723

$499.99 After $100 OFF $100 manufacturer’s discount is valid 3/24/17 through 4/27/17. While supplies last. Shipping & Handling: $14.95*

Features:

  • Backlit Keyboard with Pricision Touchpad
  • Dual-Band Wireless-AC WLAN (featuring MU-MIMO) + Bluetooth 4.1
  • Acer TrueHarmony High-Performance Sound System
  • 1x HDMI (with HDCP support)

 

 

 

Posted in Chromebook, Google

Pin Apps to a Chromebook’s app Shelf

Published April 9, 2017 | By Glenn

3 Ways to Pin Apps to a Chromebook's app Shelf by CNET

In an effort to appear like more than just a browser, Chrome OS outfits you with a desktop that features familiar items along the bottom edge. The Launcher button in the bottom-left corner will immediately remind Windows users of the Start button. Akin to the Windows taskbar, Chrome OS has an app shelf where you can dock icons for your favorite apps. And there is a small area in the bottom right that acts like the Windows system tray where you can access settings along with battery and network information.

The app shelf saves you the step of first clicking or tapping the Launcher button before clicking or tapping the app you wish to open. By pinning apps to the shelf, they are but one click or tap away.

Posted in Chromebook, Google, Tips

How to Use a Chromebook

Published April 8, 2017 | By Glenn

How to Use a Chromebook: Tips, Tricks and Shortcuts by CNET

Curious about Google's alternative to a Windows laptop or a MacBook? You've come to the right place.

Kicking the tires on a Chromebook purchase? As a cheaper alternative to a Windows laptop or a MacBook, a Chromebook is an attractive option for budget buyers. The simplicity of Google's Chrome OS, which is little more than its Chrome browser with a bit of window dressing (Windows dressing, if you will), is also a key selling point.

Posted in Chromebook, Google, Tips

Google Chrome Extensions

Published April 5, 2017 | By Glenn

uBlock Origin

An efficient blocker: easy on memory and CPU footprint, and yet can load and enforce thousands more filters than other popular blockers out there.  Download

goo.gl URL Shortener

goo.gl url shortener is an extension which allows you to shorten the current website URL with the Google URL Shortener service http://goo.gl/  Download

Send from Gmail (by Google)

Makes Gmail your default email application and provides a button to compose a Gmail message to quickly share a link via email. This extension will open a Compose window in Gmail when you click any email address on a webpage. It also provides a button that will create a Gmail message when clicked, Download

LastPass

LastPass, an award-winning password manager, saves your passwords and gives you secure access from every computer and mobile device.

Only remember one password – your LastPass master password. Save all your usernames and passwords to LastPass, and it will autologin to your sites and sync your passwords everywhere you need them.  Download

Google Dictionary

View definitions easily as you browse the web. With this extension, you can: 1) Double-click any word to view its definition in a small pop-up bubble. 2) View the complete definition of any word or phrase using the toolbar dictionary. 3) Store a history of words you've looked up, so you can practice them later. Foreign words are automatically translated to your language of choice. Download

Chrome Reading List

Each time you stumble upon a page you want to read but don't have the time, add it to your reading list. Stop accumulating 'to-read' tabs and links, have them in one beautiful place.   Download 

Gmail Sender Icons

Show sender favicons for Gmail messages.Gmail Sender Icons is a Google Chrome extension that makes it easy for you to identify the email sender in Gmail. It show the company domain of the email sender and the official logo (favicon) of the sender's organization alongside the email message. For instance, if you receive an email from larry@google.com, the Gmail extension will add a virutal label google.com to your email message and also a logo of the Google website.  Download 

Google Calendar (by Google)

Easily check Google Calendar and add new events from websites you visit.Easily check Google Calendar and add new events from websites you visit. Get a button on your browser toolbar that you can easily click to see upcoming events from Google Calendar, without ever leaving your page. And if you’re on sites that have special events encoded, you can click the button to instantly add events to your calendar.   Download

Authy Chrome Extension

Authy: Two-Factor Authentication from your PC. Authy for PC's, along with the complementary Authy Chrome Extension, make Two-Factor Authentication a truly seamless experience and bring the power and security of strong authentication to users everywhere, anywhere.   Download 

Awesome Screenshot: Screen capture

Screen capture for all or part of any web page. Add annotations, comments, blur sensitive info, and share with one-click uploads. Capture all or part of any web page. Add annotations, comments, blur sensitive info, and share with one-click uploads. Now with free desktop capture!  Download 

Rain Alarm Extension

This weather extension warns you when rain is currently nearing. This weather extension warns you when rain is currently nearing. Instead of forecasting it warns using almost real-time data, which is more precise than any forecast can be. Download

Screencastify (Screen Video Recorder)

Screencastify is a simple video screen capture software for Chrome. It is able to record all screen activity inside a tab, including audio. Download

Unshorten.link

Automatically expand and inspect shortened links.Shortened links can be hiding anywhere. With the Unshorten Chrome extension, any shortened link (such as bit.ly or t.co) you click on will be automatically expanded and analyzed for malware giving you a clear view of where the link is taking you. Unshorten will also automatically remove known tracking cookies from the URL. Download

Templates for Gmail

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Force Quit Apps on a Chromebook

Published March 21, 2017 | By Glenn

How to force quit apps on a Chromebook by CNET

When an app freezes or starts acting sluggish on a Chromebook, where do you turn? Is there a keyboard shortcut that can put an end to your troubles?

There is such a keyboard shortcut, and it's quite simple. When something is amiss on your Chromebook and you need to force quit an app, hit Shift-Escape. This keyboard shortcut calls up Chrome's Task Manager

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