Engadget | Google has launched Chrome 74 for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS, bringing with it a bunch of handy new features, although some—such as Incognito detection blocking—require a bit of tinkering to access.
Computerworld | The April second cumulative updates and Monthly Rollup Previews have gone missing. Usually we get them on the third Tuesday. Now the fourth Tuesday has passed, and we still have nothing. Patching predictability? Pshaw.
VentureBeat | When you’re facing flaky coffee shop connectivity or a flight without Wi-Fi, Google Drive’s offline mode is a great browser-based solution—it lets you edit any spreadsheet, word doc, or slideshow you’ve previously marked for access irrespective of your connection’s stability. However, until recently, offline editing in Drive required installing a cumbersome Chrome extension. That’s still the case for G Suite users, but now you can use the Drive web UI to enable offline mode instead of having to go to the home screen.
The Verge | On February 25th, Google introduced a new feature to Android that could have huge implications for our online security. The company announced that all Android devices running on version 7.0 and higher are now FIDO2 certified for password-free logins. Overnight, millions of Android users worldwide suddenly found themselves with a security key in their pocket. That security key has the potential to one day make passwords, and all of their accompanying problems and vulnerabilities, a thing of the past.
MakeUseOf | With tons of information besieging your brain every second, it’s hard to stay focused on just one task. This is especially the case when other opportunities are tempting, more fun, and promise instant gratification. You have dozens of ways to fight these temptations, including meditation and time management techniques. Another great way to ward them off is with software tools. Check out these six Mac apps that will help you beat distractions.
LifeHacker | If you’re missing Google’s Inbox, Darwin Mail might be a good replacement. The service works with your Gmail account to bring many of the best features of Inbox back to your inbox.
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G Suite Updates | This Dropbox beta will allow Dropbox users to work with Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides directly in Dropbox.
G Suite Updates | It’s now possible for users to work on Docs, Sheets, and Slides files when your device is offline or have a bad internet connection within Google Drive. You can also preview which files are available offline with a new offline preview mode.
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