As a web designer, SEO (search engine optimization) is something you constantly have in the back of your mind as you build sites, create content and model brands for yourself or your clients. There are a plethora of analytical tools out there which collect data and analyze metrics for your website. It can become burdensome, if […]
Continue ReadingMissing Your Backspace in Chrome? Here’s Some Help: UPDATED
When Google released Chrome 52 a few weeks back it was a relatively routine roll-out. Many, if not most of the updates went unnoticed by the average Chrome user. The biggest excitement for me was the fact that we are now only one version away from the Play Store coming to the stable channel. This, […]
Continue ReadingApp of the Week: TurboNote Beta
TurboNote is an online video note taking application. It allows user to take time-stamped notes of videos across a wide array of popular social and educational websites. I never really thought I would use an app like this until I tried it. It makes taking notes and referencing video save points super easy. As you […]
Continue ReadingChromium Team Testing Window Cycle UI
This week, our friendly neighborhood Chromium Evangelist, +François Beaufort shared a glimpse of a new window UI being tested for Chrome OS. Check out the original Google+ post for a look at the interface in action.
Continue ReadingGold Acer Chromebook 14: Why It Matters
Without any pomp and circumstance, Acer quietly released a gold version of their Chromebook 14 this week. While there appear to be no updates, aside from aesthetics, we believe this is another shift in the Chromebook paradigm as we know it.
Continue Reading64GB Asus C301SA Now on Pre-sale
There has been a lot of talk about storage in the Chromebook community as of late. The announcement of Asus’ upcoming Chromebook C301SA was the answer to many users call for more local storage.
Continue ReadingApp 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, as some are noting in […]
Continue ReadingChrome Kills Flash…Almost
It’s no secret that Google has been systematically eliminating Adobe’s Flash Player from the interwebs for some time. But, before we go jumping on the “death to Flash” bandwagon, let’s clear up a few things. First and foremost, Google has not killed Flash. The entire web industry has been slowly but surely migrating away from […]
Continue ReadingPin Unlock Coming to Chrome OS: UPDATED
Here at Chrome Unboxed, we are all about work flow. That’s one of the many reasons we are all about Chrome OS. Google continues to develop the operating system to be a seamless environment for its users. Whether it’s using gestures on your track pad or unlocking your Chromebook with your mobile device, Chrome OS is […]
Continue ReadingChrome Crushes Worldwide Market Share
Despite Microsoft’s efforts to bring users back to their IE and Edge browsers, Google’s Chrome captures the major share of global users. In a report from web analytics firm Net Applications, Chrome gained 2% of the market in the month of July, finishing the month at 51%. While Chrome has dominated U.S. market for some time now, this marks the […]
Continue ReadingChrome 52 for Android Boasts Major Video Playback Enhancements
Last week Google rolled out Chrome and Chrome OS 52 for all supported platforms. This week, Chrome 52 for Android has received an update that promises to deliver faster video playback in your mobile browser. With the release of Chrome 52 on Android, video playback has been improved for speed and power efficiency. This means you […]
Continue ReadingApp 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.
Continue ReadingChrome Experiments: What Chrome is Capable of
Chrome Experiments is an open-source project started by Google in 2009 to showcase web-based technologies including JavaScript, HTML5, WebGL, Canvas, SVG and more. The original purpose was to test the capabilities of Google’s V8 JavaScript Engine. It has since evolved into an open-source community where developers can submit their open-source projects.
Continue ReadingChrome 54 Arrives on Dev Channel for Desktop
The Developer channel of Chrome for desktop has updated to version 54 on the heels of Chrome OS 53 moving to the Beta channel. Along with bug fixes, security patches and enhancements, the Chrome Release change log contains a number of additions and updates for Android apps and webVR.
Continue ReadingQuick Tips: Keyboard Shortcuts for Your Chromebook
Last week we talked about trackpad gestures on your Chromebook. Today we are going to cover a few keyboard shortcuts you can use to make your Chrome experience even more productive. While I’m sure most of your are familiar with the traditional shortcuts(i.e., ctrl+c to copy, ctrl+v to paste, ctrl+a to select all etc, etc), […]
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