We’re big fans of Pixlr Photo Editor here at Chrome Unboxed. On the web and for Chromebooks, it’s one of the earliest and still one of the best Photoshop alternatives for creatives, especially if you have the One by Wacom graphics tablet that we reviewed earlier this year. Back in February, however, the company did […]
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Popular photo editing web app Pixlr leaks 1.9 million user records – Find out if you’ve been compromised
Pixlr’s photo editor probably isn’t something unheard of to many of our readers. It’s something we often use on our Chromebooks and also something we’ve bragged about a bunch as a simple Photoshop alternative for basic editing in the cloud. As Chromebooks become more popular and as web applications become more useful, many of us […]
Continue ReadingChrome Extension Spotlight: Pixlr Today
Recently, Pixlr and all of its popular apps were acquired by the stock photo company 123RF. At that time the future of one of our favorite photo editors was unclear. No official word has ascended from 123RF but a new extension in the Chrome Web Store points to a bright future for Pixlr. Pixlr Today […]
Continue ReadingPixlr – Chromebooks Best Photoshop Option – Will Live On
Pixlr is known to many people for various reasons. Whether it is Pixlr, Pixlr Express, the discontinued Pixlr Touch Up, or Pixlr-O-Matic, many people across many use-cases found themeselves using Pixlr products. Then came the death of Flash, and it seemed the browser versions of these applications would simply die alongside it. Autodesk, who previously […]
Continue ReadingApp of the Week: Pixlr Touch Up
When it comes to photo editors, we’ve tried more than we can count. While there are a lot of great choices out there for Chromebook users, very few offer robust options in an offline editor. Autodesk’s Pixlr Touch Up has been around for a few years now and is by far one of my favorite […]
Continue ReadingAdobe Photoshop on the web will soon be free for everyone
Adobe Photoshop is the go-to photo editing software on the market and for pretty much all industries. If you see an advertisement, a modified image of any kind, or any creative digital art, it’s a sure chance that the individual that created it was using Photoshop. It’s practically a household name these days. It’s like…the […]
Continue ReadingNew Sumo Suite Perk gives you loads of creative web-based software for your Chromebook
A new offer can be claimed on the Chromebook Perks website or through the Explore app on your Chromebook for three free months of Sumo Suite, a popular and long-running creative painting app. What’s unique about this app, however, is that it’s not the original “Sumo Paint” that you’ve probably heard of before. Sumo Apps […]
Continue ReadingHere’s how you can get the most out of your Chromebook’s virtual desks
The Chromebook’s Virtual Desks feature is pretty exciting and we’ve certainly had no shortage of things to say about them here. Having the ability to compartmentalize your apps and web apps into different workspaces so that you’re not constantly bombarded with tons of open windows is ideal because it keeps us from attempting to visually […]
Continue ReadingIntroducing the One by Wacom – the first fully compatible graphics tablet for Chromebooks
If you recall in my article titled ‘The artist’s guide to sketching and drawing on a Chromebook‘, I drove home the point that Wacom’s graphics tablets weren’t able to be used with Chromebooks due to their reliance on software drivers which were only compatible with Windows and macOS. Instead, artists would need to purchase a […]
Continue ReadingThe essential web app starter pack for new Chromebook owners
This morning, we told you all about web applications and how to turn any website in the world into an icon. They hold near limitless potential and that may very well be the future of computing. Getting started with your new Chromebook or finding new experiences for your existing one can be tricky. That’s why […]
Continue ReadingDarktable: How to install this Lightroom alternative on your Chromebook
In today’s installment of the Command Line, we’re going to take a look at a serious photo editor that is not only free but can be a viable alternative to Adobe’s popular Lightroom. While I don’t fancy myself a professional photographer, I’ve had a number of people ask about this app. After doing a little […]
Continue ReadingIt turns out Microsoft’s pricey Surface Pro X makes a great ‘Chromebook’
An interesting video and article published by Dieter Bohn over at The Verge a couple days ago came with a pretty bombastic title, and I love it. The video header simply states: ‘Microsoft accidentally made a great Chromebook.’ Great title, right? The accompanying article is equally well-headlined: ‘Microsoft’s Surface Pro X is the world’s most […]
Continue ReadingHow to choose the right Chromebook with 5 simple questions [VIDEO]
I get asked quite often, “Which Chromebook should I buy?” In many ways, I’m humbled that people trust me to help them make this decision. In other ways, I’m at a loss to help. For many people, they’ve decided to get a Chromebook because of marketing or because their child wants one or because they’ve […]
Continue Reading4K Video Editing on Chromebooks May Be Possible Soon
There are a few things that users bring up when they talk about the limitations of Chrome OS and the Chromebooks it runs on. Gaming, photo editing, and video editing tend to top that list. Over the past couple years, some of those have been addressed via web apps, Android apps, and/or Linux apps.
Continue ReadingImage Resizing Coming to Chrome OS
Earlier this week an article popped up in my Google Now that literally made my day. OMG!CHROME! posted “You’ll Soon Be Able to Resize Images in the Chrome OS Photo Editor.” I was ecstatic for 2 reasons. One, I had literally just closed Pixlr from resizing an image for a thumbnail photo. As much as […]
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