Today’s Google Doodle is a tribute to Dr. Michiaki Takahashi, the Japanese virologist who created a chickenpox vaccine which is still in use today.
Life of Michiaki Takahashi
Michiaki Takahashi was born on February 17, 1928 — 94 years ago today — in Osaka, Japan. After earning his degrees from Osaka University, Takahashi stayed with the university as part of its Research Institute for…
Chrome OS Flex can be installed on EOL Chromebooks, but Google doesn’t recommend it
February 17, 2022
Google announced Chrome OS Flex yesterday as a way to turn old Macs and Windows PCs into Chromebooks. It amusingly also breathes new life into older Chromebooks that have hit their Auto Update Expiration (AUE) or end-of-life (EOL) date.
Since the early access launch…
Horse MMO Star Stable Online launches on iPhone and iPad
February 17, 2022
GamesBeat Summit 2022 returns with its largest event for leaders in gaming on April 26-28th. Reserve your spot here!
Star Stable Entertainment announced today the global launch of its popular horse sim, Star Stable Online, on mobile devices. The game will be available on…
Galaxy S22 series goes dual SIM in the US, as Samsung leaves eSIM available out of the box
February 17, 2022
eSIM has the convenient ability to get you connected to a network quickly and without any additional hardware. Just sign into an account, and you’re good to go. However, only Google and Apple have really pushed this technology with Pixel and iPhone, but Samsung has been hesitant to really go all-in on the feature. Now, with the Galaxy S22 series, Samsung is making eSIM available out of the…
Google Search on desktop tests adding widgets for weather and other Discover-like cards
February 17, 2022
The Google homepage has historically been known for providing a clean interface that primarily offers a Search field. Google Search is now testing a row of widgets on desktop web for an experience that’s similar to Discover.
These cards appear at the very bottom of…
How to search like a pro in Google Drive
February 17, 2022
Google Drive is an excellent tool for managing and storing files. Integrated with the rest of Google’s G Suite – soon to turn into Google Workspace for free users – Google Drive on the web has a lot of potential for productivity if managed right. This guide will take…
Google’s fingerprint sensor calibration tool for Pixel 6 repairs appear to fail in some cases
February 17, 2022
The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are Google’s first phones with an under-display fingerprint sensor, and to assist with repairs Google released a tool to calibrate that sensor in the event of a device repair. As it turns out, though, that tool has some ongoing issues.
Louis Rossmann, the owner of the Rossmann Repair Group store in NYC and a Right to Repair activist, posted a video to YouTube…
How to get Android apps on Windows 11
February 17, 2022
With the release of Windows 11, Microsoft let users know that at some point in the future they’d be able to install Android apps on their PCs with ease. Well, that time has come! This guide will take you through exactly how to download Android apps on your Windows 11…
Google introduced Roboto in 2011 as Android’s new system font and gave it a big upgrade three years later. “Roboto Serif” is now the newest variation “designed to make reading more comfortable at any size, in any format.”
Roboto Serif is a variable typeface…
Tips and tricks to fix Bluetooth connection issues on Mac
February 17, 2022
We rely on Bluetooth for more and more devices, and while the wireless standard is very convenient, it can be really frustrating when our peripherals don’t work consistently. Read along for five tips and tricks to fix Mac Bluetooth issues, including resetting your Bluetooth module and ways to remove interference.
Update 2/16: If you haven’t updated your Mac recently, macOS 12.2.1 includes a…
