We’ve been talking about the new-ish Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk quite a bit lately, and that’s for good reason. This rather inventive new accessory accomplishes a lot for Chromebook users all in one, tidy package and it might finally give us an accessory we’ve waited on for ChromeOS for a very, very long time. And […]
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Logitech’s Casa Pop-Up Desk is confirmed ‘Works with Chromebook’
If you have been looking for a wireless trackpad and keyboard combo that works perfectly with your Chromebook, the Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk might be the answer. After learning about the US release of this “desk in a box” that packs a keyboard and trackpad inside of a folding laptop stand, we quickly did some […]
Continue ReadingLogitech’s Casa Pop-Up Desk: a real option for a wireless Chromebook trackpad?
I have a love/hate relationship with Chromebooks and trackpads. On one hand, I love a smooth, glass trackpad with a satisfying click mechanism. On the other, I don’t love the ergonomic position I’m in all day if the built-in trackpad on my Chromebook is my only way to navigate on-screen. I love navigating with gestures, […]
Continue ReadingHow to customize your mouse buttons on a Chromebook [VIDEO]
For years at this point, peripherals and accessories have “just worked” on Chromebooks. And while that’s not changing anytime soon, Google is close to releasing a new feature that takes this “just works” mentality to the next level, specifically for your 3rd-party mouse. Whether its a gaming mouse, a Bluetooth mouse or one that connects […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Assistant Quick Phrases are super helpful and arriving on Pixel Buds Pro
In the event that you didn’t already know this was a thing, you can do a few Google Assistant actions on your Pixel phone without the need of uttering “Hey Google” beforehand. Pixel phones are able to answer, silence, or fully decline incoming calls with just the vocal command – “answer”, “decline” or “silence” – […]
Continue ReadingUSI 1.0 versus USI 2.0: understanding the difference [VIDEO]
We get asked quite often about which pen works with which Chromebook when it comes to USI. And in some ways, that’s a bit of a bummer. When USI first emerged and started showing up for Chromebooks, I was so relieved that the days of searching for the “right pen” for any given device were […]
Continue ReadingHow to use a Windows keyboard with a Chromebook
One way to get the most out of your Chromebook is to have some sort of desktop setup. I love the portability of my Chromebook, but when I want to get some work done I head to my desk, where I have an external monitor, a laptop stand on the side of that monitor, a […]
Continue ReadingPixel Buds Pro drop to their lowest-ever price for Cyber Monday
The Pixel Buds Pro are clearly one of the best set of truly wireless earbuds you can buy and have been in that conversation since their debut in the summer of 2022. Nearly a year and a half later, they still hold their own with some of the best ANC you can get and my […]
Continue ReadingStarTech’s USB-C Docking Station gives me the 3 monitor Chromebook desktop I’ve been begging for
Contents Anyone who knows me will know that while I missed the Chromebox boom and craze, I’m addicted to the idea of daily driving my Chromebook as a desktop workstation. It can’t run Unreal Engine 5 just yet, and may not for quite a while, but I can do pretty much everything else on it […]
Continue ReadingThe Backbone One PlayStation Edition controller for Android is a near perfect gaming companion
Contents The Backbone One PlayStation Edition was previously only available for iPhone users, and while I know I’m late to review this thing, I’m excited to do so because it’s also available for anyone rocking an Android or Pixel phone. To be honest, it’s a near perfect gaming companion for around the house or on […]
Continue ReadingWacom One M 2023 Review: The wireless wonder for aspiring Chromebook artists
I’ve been using the new 2023 Wacom One M pen tablet for a few weeks now, and have collected my thoughts for you all. If you’re interested in getting into some art software on your Chromebook or just want a lightweight tablet to carry around with you, I think you’re going to want to hear […]
Continue ReadingHow to connect your Apple AirPods to your Chromebook: A Simple Guide
As technology continues to evolve, we’re finding that gadgets from different ecosystems can often work quite well together. Take, for instance, the Apple AirPods (or any Apple headphones for that matter). They were designed with Apple’s ecosystem in mind, but they can be used with any device that has Bluetooth functionality – including Chromebooks. So, […]
Continue ReadingChromebooks to get settings menu for drawing and graphics tablets
I’m no artist. Let me be perfectly clear on that point. If you’ve watched any number of Chromebook unboxing or reviews we’ve done, you can see pretty quickly that not only am I not a gifted sketch artist; I’m also pretty bad at plain old writing as well. Today’s coming-soon Chromebook feature we’re talking about […]
Continue ReadingWasserstein created a premium Pixel Tablet stand to give Google’s upcoming device more flexibility
If you read Chrome Unboxed often, you’ll no doubt have heard of Wasserstein accessories. I write about them all the time and think they’re some of the best third-party accessories for the Google and Nest ecosystem. Not long ago, the company released a 2-in-1 charging stand for the Pixel Phone and Buds to sit alongside […]
Continue ReadingWasserstein launches another charging station, this time without the Pixel Watch cradle
Wasserstein, a company that’s long since specialized in creating custom accessories for Google and Nest products, has just released a new 2-in-1 charging station for Pixel devices. This follows the launch of their 3-in-1 charging station last year, which could charge a Pixel phone, Pixel Buds, and a Pixel Watch all in one place. However, […]
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