Almost ten years ago, I was included in the Chrome OS pilot, one of 60,000 folks who received (for free!) the prototype CR-48 Chromebook to kick the tires and provide feedback on Google's nascent operating system. A ton has changed since then. Chrome OS has matured, growing into a fully-functional system that was ahead of... Continue Reading →
Gboard, Google’s New iOS Keyboard, is a Keeper
I haven't geeked out about an app since Instagram became available for Android (back in my tech hippy days). But there in my news feed, I saw it. Google had released another app for iOS, and this time it was a 3rd party keyboard. Apple has allowed 3rd party keyboards since debuting iOS 8 in... Continue Reading →
Google Family Star Overlord
Only uncompromising obedience will be accepted. (Images belong to the Verge)
The Wearables Tipping Point
A few months ago, I had purchased a Fitbit, which is all the rage in terms of fitness trackers. I wanted something to track steps and easily sync to my smartphone in an ongoing effort to improve my health. Being budget conscious, I didn't want to spend very much, and the Fitbit cost $99. For... Continue Reading →
ChromeOS Recovery Tool Error and Workaround
I love Google, but sometimes their method of dealing with documentation and end-users can be obtuse. And this is coming from a long-time supporter of their products and ChromeOS. I recently obtained a Samsung Series 5 Chromebook on Craigslist. The seller didn't know how to reset the device to factory default, but after some research... Continue Reading →
How Google Can Improve the Chromebook
I have written about Google's Chromebook in the past, and I don't think I hid that fact that, besides being a Google fanboy, I became a believer in the Chromebook concept. It just works, and its interface is dead-easy to pick up and go with. The Web is just about everything these days, so it... Continue Reading →
Chromebook Tips and Tricks
I've been loving my Google Cr-48 Chromebook. While it hasn't set the world on fire, Samsung and Acer have each released Chromebooks and they appear to be well-reviewed on sites such as Amazon.com, so there is a niche for them. And for most people it would fit their needs for web surfing, social media, and... Continue Reading →
Google CR-48 Chromebook Thoughts
I was one of the fortunate who received a free Google CR-48 "Chromebook" several months ago, after applying to be in Google's pilot program. I still find it fairly amazing that Google would send out thousands of free notebooks (and no doubt, they knew the risks, such as people getting Windows 7 and Mac OS X... Continue Reading →
Google the Word “Search”
I found the results humorous...