Google Chrome broke apt-get update
Recently Google stopped supporting the 32-bit version of its Chrome web browser on Linux. This unfortunately had the side-effect of breaking Ubuntu’s apt-get update/upgrade command. Here’s how to fix!
Tag: Google
Bug: Chrome browser constantly requests sign-in
After changing your Google password, Chrome constantly tells you your account sign-in details are out of date, no matter how many times you sign-in again.
Here’s a way to fix this weird Chrome bug.
My favourite Google Docs shortcut
Google Docs is a simple but powerful collaborative document editor and you can make your usage even more efficient by using this simple keyboard shortcut.
Why people search for websites they already know exist
it’s amazing how many people search for extremely popular sites when they could just be visiting this site directly. Is there a reason for this behaviour?
Facebook, Google et al. – here’s how to ask for personal data permission
The Guardian discusses EU proposals which could force companies to ask permission before utilising user data for advertising purposes – here’s the solution.
Learn all about the Jelly Bean
Google recently launched the latest iteration of the mobile operating system. Android 4.1, aka Jelly Bean, looks to be a really nice update.
Piracy, ACTA, and Ewan Morrison
People have been scaremongering on the topic of piracy since the dawn of the cassette tape. Usually I try to ignore but this troll caught me.
Apple blocks the Galaxy Nexus in the US
I’ve been trying to ignore mobile patent litigation – it annoys me intensely – but the new ban on the Galaxy Nexus has driven me to come out and voice my opinion.
Google Glass – the future of wearable computing?
The Google I/O developer conference kicked off yesterday and brought a slew of announcements from the tech giant. However one of the most impressive parts of the keynote was the Google Glass demonstration.
Why Google Voice is US only
Or at least a theory as to why they dare not launch this service internationally. Google Voice just doesn’t comprehend the Irish accent. Whilst it might do a pretty poor job generally, it’s really failing for me here.
