Recommended Google service alternatives
I’ve used Google and its variety of services a lot in the past; they’re convenient, free to use, and work across all platforms. However, lately I’ve been
Chromebook
A collection of 32 posts
Tips to beef up your computer's security (and avoid ransomware)
A ransomware attack late last week affected various computers around the world; the hardest hit nation was the United Kingdom. There, hospitals had to turn away patients (unless it was an emergency), as
Microsoft announces Windows 10 S to take on Chrome OS
Some time ago, I wrote about how Google’s Chrome OS is now the most popular OS used in American schools. In the past, Microsoft’s tried to compete with Chromebooks,
My thoughts on two years with a Chromebook
It’s now been about two years since I bought my first Chromebook, the Acer C720. Since then, the lightweight laptop’s been quite useful. Its usefulness has increased even more
Five Android apps I want on my Chromebook
Now that the entire range of Google Play Android apps are finally coming to Chrome OS (the operating system Chromebooks use), one question should be asked: which apps will be the most popular?
Android apps are finally coming to Chrome OS
On Wednesday, Google held its annual I/O keynote. There, the company announced various products, including: an Amazon Echo competitor (“Google Home”); some new messaging apps; the next version of Android,
A week with the Toshiba Chromebook 2
Since the summer of 2014, I’ve been using an Acer C720 Chromebook as a secondary computer and my initial delving into Google’s Chrome OS-based computers. However, over a week
Top 10 tech posts for 2015
Finishing up my “year in review” series of blog posts, here’s a look at the top 10 tech posts written in 2015. Anthony’s 10 favorite Roku channels
Chromebooks now majority of US school computer purchases
A report from Futuresource Consulting states that Chromebooks, as of the third quarter of 2015, now occupy a majority of computer purchases by US schools, clocking in at 51%. Figures are much lower
Chrome OS to be merged with Android
On Thursday, it was reported (initially by the Wall Street Journal) that Google plans to fold Chrome OS into its Android operating system. The goal is to create a new Android-based operating system
