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Google Photos may be coming to the Chrome OS Files app on Chromebooks, but there’s a catch

February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 Kevin C. Tofel 4 Comments Android, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Files, Files app, Google Drive, Google Photos

After decoupling Google Photos and Google Drive, Chromebook users have been left in the lurch: How to view Photos in the Chrome OS Files app? Code suggests Google is working on this but you’ll need Photos for Android installed.

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How to turn your Chromebook screen saver into a Google Nest display of sorts with Chrome OS 88

February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 Kevin C. Tofel 5 Comments Chrome OS, Chrome OS 88, Chromebooks, Google Nest, Google Photos, How to, Personalization

It’s easy to customize your Chromebook screen saver to look more like a Google Nest smart display. With Chrome OS 88 you only get your choice of images or albums from Google Photos, the time and local weather. Perhaps this functionality is expanded in the future?

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How to easily move iPhone photos to your Chromebook

December 24, 2020December 24, 2020 Kevin C. Tofel 9 Comments Chrome OS, Chromebook, Google Photos, How to, iOS, iPhone, photos, Productivity, Tips

Is it a challenge to move photos from your iPhone to your Chromebook? Not at all: There are two easy ways to make it happen and one of them can even free up storage space your iPhone.