Stories by JR Raphael

Gmail labels can serve as your secret weapon against inbox chaos. Here's how to tap into their full potential.

Automate your inbox and enhance your organization by taking full advantage of what Gmail filters have to offer.

Chrome OS may be cloud-centric at its core, but you can get plenty accomplished offline on a Chromebook — if you set things up thoughtfully in advance.

Google Smart Lock can simplify security and save you time on Android, Chrome OS, and even Mac and Windows. Are you taking advantage of all it has to offer?

Supercharge your Chrome OS experience with these time-saving tricks and techniques.

The founders of failed startups share lessons learned along the way -- and signs of impending doom they wish they'd spotted sooner

Midrange Chromebooks have never been so good. Here's a long-term, real-world comparison of this season's standouts: the Dell Chromebook 13 and the Toshiba Chromebook 2.

Google's new Nexus 5X and 6P smartphones set a new standard for how good Android can be -- and how much a standout smartphone should cost.

Tech recruiters say the darndest things. How many of these cringeworthy pronouncements have you heard?

The mastermind behind one of Android's most popular customization tools talks about his own home screen setup -- and why big-screened devices aren't for him.

Google Drive can do much more than you realize. Ready to unlock its productivity potential?

Microsoft's Office apps are finally available for Android smartphones and tablets. Here’s how they stack up against past favorites

Where do you draw the line between a laptop and a tablet?

What does it take to make a smartphone exceptional?

It's been a long time coming, but top-notch photography is finally making its way to Android phones.