Chrome 85 should be rolling out to Windows, Mac, Linux and Android users over the next few days and with it comes a cartload of productivity tools to help you navigate the web with ease. In addition to new and updated tools, the Chrome developer team has made some changes under the hood that will … [Read more...] about Chrome 85 update brings tab-focused productivity features and more speed
Archives for August 2020
Support our independent tech coverage. Chrome Unboxed is written by real people, for real people—not search algorithms. Join Chrome Unboxed Plus for just $2 a month to get an ad-free experience, access to our private Discord, and more. Learn more about membership here.
START FREE TRIAL (MONTHLY)START FREE TRIAL (ANNUAL)
‘Kaleidoscope’ for Chrome may become a single media hub for all your streaming services
In the past few years, streaming services have slowly taken the place of cable and satelite companies for many users. When YouTube TV debuted in our area, I was quick to cut the cord and I've not looked back since. While I don't save a ton of money over the older, more-classic models of media … [Read more...] about ‘Kaleidoscope’ for Chrome may become a single media hub for all your streaming services
Student Deals: Up to $320 off the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
We're back with a last-minute deal that could save you as much as $380 if you're eligible. Samsung has once again knocked $200 off of the ultra-premium Galaxy Chromebook and thanks to the company's Education Discount Program, you can take another $119.85 off when you buy directly from Samsung. That … [Read more...] about Student Deals: Up to $320 off the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
Adobe Premiere Rush spotted running on a Chromebook via the Play Store
Since the introduction of Project Rush from Adobe, Chromebook users across the board have been clamoring for a taste of the finished, fully-realized product in Adobe Premiere Rush running on Chrome OS. Though initially promised to arrive "soon" for Chromebooks, the reality is Adobe Premiere Rush … [Read more...] about Adobe Premiere Rush spotted running on a Chromebook via the Play Store
Deal Alert: Act fast and nab the HP Chromebook x360 14c for $540
Decent Chromebooks are next to impossible to find at the moment. If you luck out and spot a late-model device, you'll likely pay top dollar for it and when stores like Best Buy get devices back in stock at MSRP, they're usually gone within a few hours. If a Chromebook goes on sale, forget about it. … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Act fast and nab the HP Chromebook x360 14c for $540
Zoom is down, Google Meet can save your day
As millions of students head back to school, it appears that Zoom's video chat service has folded under the weight of too many meetings. The outage began at roughly 9 a.m. EST and it looks like the web client and portal are the services that are feeling the effects. This is unfortunate for the many … [Read more...] about Zoom is down, Google Meet can save your day
This upcoming Chrome OS feature will make Wi-Fi connectivity much simpler
If you are a Chromebook user or plan to be in the future, I likely don't need to spend too much time telling you how important Wi-Fi connectivity is to the overall Chrome OS experience. As an OS that is built to make the most of the web, Chrome OS clearly operates better when there is a quality … [Read more...] about This upcoming Chrome OS feature will make Wi-Fi connectivity much simpler
Double down with $70 off a pair of Lenovo Smart Displays
I have to admit, Lenovo has my loyalty when it comes to smart displays. We have a Nest Hub in our home but my tiny Lenovo Smart Clock is my favorite device when it comes to an Assistant-enabled display. However, Lenovo's slightly larger and even more capable 7" display has quickly become our … [Read more...] about Double down with $70 off a pair of Lenovo Smart Displays
How to play Minecraft Bedrock on your Chromebook
A couple of months back, the Android version of Mojang's wildly popular Minecraft blocked from being used on Chromebooks. At that time, it wasn't clear as to why the sandbox video game was no longer compatible with Chrome OS. However, the reason became very clear with Microsoft's recent announcement … [Read more...] about How to play Minecraft Bedrock on your Chromebook
Deal Alert: Grab this 15.6″ FHD Acer Chromebook and save $100
If you're like countless consumers, you are likely quite aware that there is a severe shortage of Chromebooks and other PCs. Due to explosive demand and massive delays in production, late model Chromebooks are all but impossible to find and if you do luck out and find one, you will probably pay an … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Grab this 15.6″ FHD Acer Chromebook and save $100
Play GeForce Now in your browser, no Chromebook needed
Earlier this week, NVIDIA dropped a bomb on the gaming world by releasing the web-based version of GeForce Now. Much to the surprise of many, the service that lets you bring your games with you didn't arrive for browsers of any flavor. Instead, NVIDIA made our day by launching GeForce Now as a … [Read more...] about Play GeForce Now in your browser, no Chromebook needed
MX Linux: Installing the #1 Linux distro on a Chromebook [VIDEO]
We've been doing a lot of tinkering around Chrome Unboxed as of late. With a recent update to the Linux container on Chrome OS, a number of Chromebooks can now leverage QEMU/KVM to run secondary operating systems via a virtual machine. All of this can be done locally on your Chromebooks internal … [Read more...] about MX Linux: Installing the #1 Linux distro on a Chromebook [VIDEO]
