Don't let this simple, cute looking game deceive you - it's actually a really fun and quirky time sink that I stumbled upon completely by accident. I was browsing the Play Store on my Lenovo Chromebook Duet (totally not a shameless plug, right?) when I came across it in the Early Access section. … [Read more...] about Boom Slingers – Battle Cards is a ridiculously fun time sink full of nostalgia
App of the Week
Chromebook App Of The Week: Vectr Graphic Design Editor
Few things in my line of work give me anxiety. If I had to make a list, graphic design would be right there in my top 3 for sure. I can sit and stare at code all day or dismantle a PC and rebuild it from the ground up blindfolded. But, when it comes to creating designs for websites or publications … [Read more...] about Chromebook App Of The Week: Vectr Graphic Design Editor
App of the Week: Funky Karts
Not having Android Apps on your Chromebook got you down? Fear not! Chrome OS 53 is just around the corner. So is a whole slew of new Chrome devices to take full advantage of the Play Store. Until it arrives, I thought I'd highlight a few fun games from the Chrome Web Store to help you pass the time. … [Read more...] about App of the Week: Funky Karts
App of the Week: Dayboard New Tab Page
Dayboard is a task management extension for Chrome that gives users a minimal to-do list in your browser page to help stay focused on daily priorities. The extension is based on the premise that the majority of distractions come when switching between tasks and opening new tabs. The daily task list … [Read more...] about App of the Week: Dayboard New Tab Page
App of the Week: HYFY Screen Recorder
I've used a few different screen recorders for my Chromebook, with mixed results. Until recently, Snagit was my go to for accomplishing this task. It offered a number of ways to customize your screenshots and recordings with a toolbar that allowed you to crop, add text, freehand draw etc. But, … [Read more...] about App of the Week: HYFY Screen Recorder
App of the Week: Usecubes 3D Pixel Art
Have you ever thought, "I wish I had an app that would let me create pixel art on my Chromebook and then have it 3D printed"? If you haven't, you probably have now. You're welcome. Usecubes does exactly that. And that's why it's the Chrome Unboxed App of the Week. … [Read more...] about App of the Week: Usecubes 3D Pixel Art
App of the Week: Soundtrap
Soundtrap is a cloud-based digital audio workstation(DAW) that allows you to create and record music online. The app allows you to collaborate with other musicians anytime, anywhere. It works across multiple platforms including Chrome OS, Mac, Windows, Linux as well as Android devices. Since all of … [Read more...] about App of the Week: Soundtrap
App 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 … [Read more...] about App of the Week: Pixlr Touch Up
App of the Week: Xiwi Crouton Integration Extension
Dual booting Ubuntu Linux on your Chromebook can add a new level of productivity to your device. Whether you are wanting to install applications not accessible in Chrome OS or running your favorite Steam games, Ubuntu on a Chrome device is definitely a must-have around our office. For a step-by-step … [Read more...] about App of the Week: Xiwi Crouton Integration Extension
App of the Week: Project Naptha
Project Naptha is an intuitive extension for Chrome that allows you to copy and paste text directly from any image while browsing the web. Thanks to our friend +Tony Bostony for giving us the heads up on this very useful extension. As stated on the their website, Project Naptha automatically … [Read more...] about App of the Week: Project Naptha
App of the Week: Harvest Time Tracker
Harvest Time and Expense Tracker is a powerful timesheet and expense tracking application designed to meet the needs of businesses both large and small. I, personally, have used the Harvest App for going on two years now. As a small business owner, I find the ease of operation and the user … [Read more...] about App of the Week: Harvest Time Tracker
App of the Week: ShiftEdit
Very soon, over 1 million Android Apps will be coming to a Chromebook near you. In the meantime, we'd like to share some of our favorite Apps that are available from the Chrome Web Store. ShiftEdit It's no surprise our first App of the Week would be an IDE. Why, you ask? Because we use it every … [Read more...] about App of the Week: ShiftEdit
