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Google's Chrome OS pivot matters more than you think
A colossal change is on the way for Chromebooks — and if you're only seeing what's on the surface, you're missing what's most important.
Miss Inbox? Gmail has hidden remnants of its sorting superpowers
Whether you adored Google's old Inbox app or not, these advanced sorting functions left over from the service are well worth uncovering — and putting to use.
How to get Android 11's best features on any phone today
Bring Android 11's most practical touches onto any phone this minute with these crafty and easily implemented workarounds.
7 smart adjustments to make Android 11 more efficient
Google's Android 11 update is rolling out right now, but not everything about the software is fully optimized out of the box.
Fast forward: What's coming in future versions of Chrome?
Every time Google updates its browser, it publishes release notes aimed at enterprises to highlight upcoming additions, substitutions, enhancements and modifications. Here's some of what's coming.
The Chromebook's new secret weapon
Chrome OS is getting a super-Googley new superpower — and if we're lucky, Android might soon follow suit.
Top web browsers 2020: Firefox, IE, Chrome all fall
Firefox took the biggest market-share hit in August as Mozilla’s financial woes continue.
What's in the latest Chrome update? 10% faster page loads, more tab tweaks
Chrome 85 lets users collapse and expand tab groups, see tab previews, save data entered into PDF forms, and spend less time waiting for pages to load.
12 ways Google Lens can make you more productive on Android
Google Lens can turn you into a mobile-tech magician, but it's up to you to find it — and figure out how to put it to use.
How to save time with advanced Gmail templates
Stop typing the same stuff over and over and start letting smart technology do the work for you.
Android and the art of awkward timing
"Hello! Here's an interesting new feature you'd almost certainly like to use. There's just one thing..."
Here's what needs to happen next with Android upgrades
For once, we're seeing a positive change within the realm of Android upgrades — but we aren't out of the woods yet.
Microsoft's Surface Duo is a big-picture product
Microsoft's first Android phone could be hugely significant, but plenty of people are bound to write it off quickly and miss the point.
Google delays Chrome web apps drop-dead date until mid-2022
The Chrome-specific apps let developers write one app that would run on Windows, Mac, Linux and Chrome OS, and were to have been retired the summer.
The maddeningly familiar march of Google's Gmail-Meet marriage
Google's effort to make Meet unavoidable brings to mind another moment in the company's past — and it isn't exactly a good comparison.
Why Windows is Microsoft’s shield against a federal onslaught
With Congress up in arms about how Big Tech is dominating so much of the digital world, Microsoft has managed to avoid the fray.
The perfect contrast of the Pixel 4a and the Galaxy Note 20
This week's pair of Android phone launches reveals a lot more than what you see on the surface.
