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There are multiple different channels that apps find themselves making their way onto your Chrome OS device. At one time it was via the Chrome Web Store. In that store, you can find dedicated Chrome OS apps alongside Extensions that expand the usability of Chrome. Now that Android has come on the scene, this section of the site will expand incredibly.
There are times here and there where I find myself in a situation where I have to watch an ad on YouTube or am at a relative’s house that still has satellite TV. In those moments when I experience what consuming video content without YouTube Premium and YouTube TV is like, I’m reminded of how […]
For many a Chrome OS user, Google Cloud Print has been a reluctant companion for nearly ten years as a “simple” solution for wireless printing. As any Chromie that has used Google Cloud Print can tell you, it wasn’t a great solution but it was the only one we had for many years. Thankfully, makers […]
![[Update: sort of fixed] Gamers Rejoice, Destiny is back online after nearly an 8-hour outage](https://chromeunboxed.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/stadiaInviteCodesLate.jpg)
As Robby reported this morning, Stadia gamers were unable to access Destiny 2 due to what appears to be an outage on Bungie’s end that affected not only the newly released streaming service but Destiny 1 & 2 servers across the board. The outage left users unable to log in and hence, no one was […]
Who doesn’t like saving a little money, right? A lot of shoppers have their go-to mobile app or extension that helps them get a little cash back or find the best deals when shopping online. There’s no shortage of these apps and many of them have a lot of great features but I wanted to […]
In case you haven’t heard, Disney+ has officially launched and this new streaming service is garnering a lot of attention. Whether you are watching the new Star Wars original series, The Mandalorian, or catching up on old episodes of The Simpsons, there is absolutely no shortage of content on Disney+. The best part is all […]
Yesterday, Disney+ was unveiled to the world and around our office, at least, it was absolutely the center of interest. For many, just logging into Disney+ and realizing the sheer volume of great content that sits before you is reason enough to be buzzing just a bit. With new shows like The Mandalorian and existing […]
We’ve all been anxiously awaiting the arrival of Disney+ for quite some time now. With the support for Chromecast, Chromebooks, and Android all part of the launch plan, Disney’s new streaming service will clearly be something of interest for many Chromebook users across the spectrum. While there are some great things about this new media […]
About two weeks ago, a report surfaced alleging that Disney’s new streaming service that is slated to go live on November 12th won’t actually work with Chromebooks. We’ve all been pretty excited about the introduction of this new lineup of movies and shows that Disney+ will be offering and we’ve even written a few articles […]
The Chrome browser is constantly evolving and part of that evolutions is the ongoing hardening of security through new features as well as patching existing vulnerabilities. Occasionally, the aforementioned vulnerabilities are critical enough to require immediate action from developers. One such security flaw was recently discovered in the Chrome browser. Uncovered by the team at […]
It doesn’t take a research team to see the plain and simple fact that Chromebooks are becoming more popular with consumers. In 2019 alone, we’ve seen nearly fifty Chrome devices hit the market and a ton more on the way in the coming months. Compare that to just over one hundred models in the span […]
The latest update of the Chrome browser for Windows has been a bit of a mess as users have been battling “Aw, Snap!” crashes due to outdated third-party code not being compatible with Chrome’s sandboxing process. On the bright side, the problem isn’t a bug. However, it does prevent many popular security applications such as […]
Google is so close to closing the gap when using a Chromebook and Google Photos. For many users, Google really ruined the slightly-confusing workflow that allowed Chromebook users to access their Google Photos directly from the Chrome OS Files app when they removed the sync between Photos and Drive. When syncing Photos with Drive was […]
