Don’t throw away your old laptop. Here are 4 ways it can make your new one even better – howtogeek.com
It can make your main machine better by taking over the background tasks that would otherwise slow you down or eat your battery.
What’s new on your Chromebook Version 156
Quickly identify and get information about an item in a photo or video. Like a pair of shoes on a model? With a simple long press of the launcher, Select to search with Lens finds similar shoppable options – all without leaving where you are.*
*Internet connection required. Results are for illustrative purposes only, and may vary depending on visual matches. Sequences are shortened.
Pull and save information right from images saved on your computer, like receipts or recipes, instead of having to type it all out. Need to transcribe a handwritten note? Just upload it to your Chromebook, then once the image is open on your screen, long press the Launcher key, and use your cursor to select the words you want to digitize.**
*Internet connection required.
**Available on select devices, languages, and countries.
With the Quick Insert key, you can add creativity right to your content.* Just tap the key or shortcut ( Launcher key 
*Available on select devices, languages, and countries.
**Internet connection required. Check responses for accuracy. Feature availability varies based on language. Results for illustrative purposes and may vary. Internet connection required.
Design custom wallpapers and video call backgrounds the way you want, with Google AI. Go to the “Wallpaper & style” app, then “Create your own” and type in what kind of image you want to generate, and see it come to life.*
*Results for illustrative purposes and may vary. Internet connection required.
Help Me Read lets you summarize and get the main points from PDFs, articles, or websites. Now you can highlight specific sentences, paragraphs, and right click to select Help Me Read to simplify jargon-filled text, and even ask questions to dive deeper.*
*Using Gemini models. Check responses for accuracy. Internet connection and compatible operating system required. Availability may vary by device, country, and language.
Face control is an AI-powered feature that helps you maneuver around on your laptop by using facial movements and gestures instead of a mouse, trackpad or keyboard. Customize actions that work best for you, like lifting your eyebrows to click, moving the cursor with your eyes, and more, for increased productivity for those with limited hand dexterity, mobility, and those with their hands full.
Typing and clicking can be challenging for those with limited dexterity. With Chromebook, you can customize the keyboard interaction through Accessibility settings, to help get more done with ease.
With Mouse keys, control your mouse with your keyboard instead of using a standard mouse to relieve strain.
Bounce keys lets you set your keys to filter out redundant key presses within a customized time range, like 0.5 seconds.
And using Slow keys, you can eliminate accidental keystrokes by specifying how long a key needs to be pressed before it’s accepted.
How Can a PIN Be as Secure as a Password? – youtube.com · by Ask Leo!
I replaced my reminders app with Google Messages — here’s why (and how to set it up) – Android Authority
Recently, though, I came across a Reddit thread suggesting scheduling texts to yourself as reminders. I gave it a shot for a couple of weeks, and yes, it clicked — so here we are.
PowerToys 0.102 has a fix for anyone tired of holding their mouse button – howtogeek.com
The focus shifts to two new mouse utilities, an upgraded Command Palette, voice-assisted screenshots, and a fresh set of command-line tools.
Google Lens solved 5 oddly specific problems that would have taken me ages to Google – howtogeek.com
I’m generally pretty good at finding what I need on Google with the right words. But every now and then, I run into a question where I don’t quite know the right vocabulary to type into a search bar, or where it would take a paragraph to explain what I’m looking for.
My phone’s vibrations finally tell me something useful – makeuseof.com
By using a combination of your device’s inbuilt features and using third-party apps, you can personalize the experience to find out more about the nature of incoming notifications without having to access your device.
Are online bank apps safe? 7 features before moving money – CyberGuy -cyberguy.com
Online bank apps let you check balances, deposit checks, and move money without visiting a branch. But an app’s name or logo does not tell you who holds your deposit, how the app protects your account or what happens if you lose access to your phone.
Google Messages adding ‘enhanced protection mode’ as Android works to combat phone scams – 9to5google.com
For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Google is announcing new Android features to help combat messaging and phone scams, including enhanced protection mode in Google Messages.
One Windows setting helped me spot a fake PDF before I opened it – makeuseof.com
Cybercriminals are getting smarter by the day, and PDF phishing is one of the ways they try to infiltrate your PC.
I tested the 9 most popular Linux desktop environments, here’s how I’d rank them – howtogeek.com
One of the best things about Linux is that you’re not stuck with a single desktop experience. You can pick something that looks like macOS, Windows, or something that’s completely different and unique.
How do I use the Windows multiple-copy clipboard – Google Search
The Technology that Made the Internet Possible – youtube.com · by Veritasium
Encrypting Your Data – youtube.com · by ExplainingComputers
These brand-new gestures changed how I use my Pixel Watch – howtogeek.com
Google’s one-handed gestures for the Pixel Watch have quietly grown from a niche trick into a real way to control the watch.
How to Disable OneDrive on Windows 11 (Safely Without Losing Your Files) – youtube.com · by Tech Authority Zone
Please stop storing passwords in your browser – makeuseof.com
Browser password managers aren’t designed for serious security. Once you understand how they actually work, you’ll see why it’s time to stop trusting your browser password manager with the keys to your world.
3 reasons every driver should try Google Maps’ new Immersive Navigation (and 1 reason to avoid it) – howtogeek.com
That’s why Google Maps’ new Immersive Navigation caught my attention. Instead of making me stare at a basic map, it gives the navigation view a much more detailed, almost real-world look.
Never lose a command again: How to set up unlimited Bash history – howtogeek.com
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve needed to reuse a command, only to find that it’s no longer in my Bash history. But the default history settings store only a limited number of commands, so important ones can disappear when you need them most.
Why I Avoid Windows Standard Folders – youtube.com · by Ask Leo!
How Americans can build safer online habits in everyday life – usa.inquirer.net
The answer is not to avoid the internet or turn every digital task into a security exercise. Better habits are usually simpler than that. They involve knowing which situations deserve more caution and making a few safeguards routine.
Why Do They Make It So Hard to Recover Accounts? – youtube.com · by Ask Leo!
Still Using Sticky Notes? 3 Simple Steps to Start Using a Password Manager – pcmag.com
Think password managers are too complicated? Setting one up takes just a few minutes—and you’ll never have to hit “Forgot Password” again.
How to Make Chrome Open Specific Pages on Startup – youtube.com · by Tech Authority Zone
What Happens When You Close an Email Account? – youtube.com · by Ask Leo!
How to Secure Online Accounts in 2026: A One-Afternoon Plan – TechCity – techcityng.com
Almost every account you own trusts two things to prove it is you: your phone number and your email inbox. Lock those down first and the rest of this job gets easy.
15 password and authentication mistakes to fix now – qz.com
Most people think about password security backward. They focus on complexity — adding symbols, capital letters, a number swapped in for a letter — while ignoring the habits that actually get accounts broken into.
How Gyroscopes Got So Small – youtube.com · by Primal Space
Everyone’s rushing you toward passkeys, but here’s the one thing nobody mentions before you delete your passwords – makeuseof.com
I’m happy to use them, but adding a passkey and getting rid of your password are two different decisions.
7 useful things you can do with QR codes you create yourself – makeuseof.com
QR codes have a bit of an image problem. Most of the time, they show up on restaurant tables, boarding passes, posters, and product packaging, doing whatever job somebody else decided they should do. I started finding them a lot more interesting once I began making my own.