Pixel 8 Pro down to $199 for new Google Fi subscribers after bill credits
Pixel 8 Pro down to $199 for new Google Fi subscribers after bill credits – By Abner Li 9to5Google
In one of its deeper discounts, Google Fi is effectively offering the Pixel 8 Pro for $199 after monthly bill credits.
What Is a Burner Phone, and When Should You Use One?
What Is a Burner Phone, and When Should You Use One? – By How-To Geek How-To Geek
A “burner phone” is a cheap, prepaid mobile phone that you can destroy or discard when you no longer need it. In popular media, criminals often use burner phones to evade detection by authorities. You might use a burner phone for privacy reasons, as a last resort, or during an emergency.
Google Chrome finally rolls out a powerful way to block phishing attempts
Google Chrome finally rolls out a powerful way to block phishing attempts – By Jay Bonggolto Android Central
Google announced today that it has beefed up security for the Standard protection mode in Chrome’s Safe Browsing feature. Now, everyone gets real-time protection against phishing and malware attacks.
How to Use Wi-Fi Calling for Calls and Texts Without Cellular Service
How to Use Wi-Fi Calling for Calls and Texts Without Cellular Service – By See full CNET
Even though wireless carriers often tout their beefy nationwide 5G networks, outages can and do happen. AT&T’s recent outage was widespread enough that the carrier advised its customers to make use of Wi-Fi calling as a backup — which is a feature that Verizon and AT&T both offer to their subscribers.
Slim 3i Chromebook Plus stays at $339.99
If the Slim 3i Chromebook Plus stays at $339.99, it’s the one to beat – By Robby Payne chromeunboxed.com
For a Chromebook that refused to go on sale for a long time after it launched last fall, the Lenovo Slim 3i Chromebook Plus has now enjoyed one of the longest continued sale prices we’ve ever seen on any Chromebook at this point. Dating all the way back to February 19th, this excellent Chromebook has been discounted by at least $175 and has only become more affordable as the days go on.
Big savings Chromebook: the Acer 516 GE
Big savings return for my favorite Chromebook: the Acer 516 GE – By Robby Payne chromeunboxed.com
You know, I beat around the bush a lot when talking about which of the current crop of Chromebooks is my favorite, but deep down I’ve known which one holds that title. The Acer Chromebook 516 GE has been a faithful companion at the office, on the road, and on vacations for well over a year for me at this point, and every time I return to it, I’m reminded of how great it is to use.
4 Things You Didn’t Realize The Google Photos Android App Can Do
4 Things You Didn’t Realize The Google Photos Android App Can Do – By Damir Mujezinovic SlashGear
A powerful image recognition technology called Google Lens is integrated into the Android Google Photos app. With Google Lens, you can scan bar codes, identify objects, and translate text. So, if you’re wondering if the tree you photographed a couple of weeks ago is an oak or a maple, you can find out within seconds.
– This Chromebook trackpad shortcut is definitely not new, but is blowing my mind
This Chromebook trackpad shortcut is definitely not new, but is blowing my mind – By Robby Payne chromeunboxed.com
It’s just not true that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. When it comes to Chromebooks and ChromeOS, I’m nearly as old of a dog as there is, and today I learned a new trackpad shortcut that I’m sure has been around for quite some time. As a matter of fact, the more I look, the more I’m convinced that this feature may have been around as early as 2016, but I’m not completely certain of that.
The First Transistors
The First Transistors – By asianometry YouTube
VIP Protection in the Digital Age
VIP Protection in the Digital Age: Cybersecurity According to a Hacker, with Rachel Tobac – By Bitwarden YouTube
The sheer number of great Chromebook deals this week is crazy
The sheer number of great Chromebook deals this week is crazy – By Robby Payne chromeunboxed.com
While it would be fun to one day write a post about all current-gen Chromebooks being on sale all at once, this isn’t quite that. Still, there are a wild number of devices being sold on a discount this week, and some of those deals are even hold-overs from last week. The Chromebook deals available to any potential buyers are vast and still all available as we march into the weekend.
How to Decide Between a Chromebook and a ‘Real’ Laptop
How to Decide Between a Chromebook and a ‘Real’ Laptop – By Joshua Hawkins Lifehacker
When Chromebooks were first released in 2011, they didn’t offer anywhere near the same capabilities that they do now—as Google continues to improve upon the Chromebook formula, they’re becoming more and more capable machines. But sometimes a Chromebook just isn’t going to cut it. Here’s everything you need to know to determine which portable computer system will work best for you.
How to turn off your Chromebook’s touchscreen
How to turn off your Chromebook’s touchscreen – By Zach Gray-Traverso Android Police
Chromebooks have matured from a glorified web browser to a full-fledged operating system. Part of this maturity is the addition of premium features, like SSDs, stylus support, and high-resolution touchscreens.
Save big on arguably the best Chromebook you can buy in-store
Save big on arguably the best Chromebook you can buy in-store – By Robby Payne chromeunboxed.com
We’ve been talking a lot lately about Chromebook Plus. There are good reasons for that, of course, and I think the conversation around these well-priced, well-made, well-spec’d devices will only continue.
Bitwarden adds a new auto-fill option right inside form fields
Bitwarden adds a new auto-fill option right inside form fields – By Kasey Babcock bitwarden.com
While presenting speed and ease for end users, the auto-fill feature requires a careful, security-minded approach. Because the auto-fill process involves injecting code and DOM elements into pages not controlled by the extension, this is especially important for user security.