Back in March, prior to the Chrome OS release calendar getting out of whack, the Linux terminal for Chrome OS was undergoing a major facelift that looked to be slated for the release of version 82. Since I generally live in the Canary channel, I was unaware that the update had not taken place. … [Read more...] about Say hello to the Linux Terminal 2.0 for Chrome OS
Support our independent tech coverage. Chrome Unboxed is written by real people, for real people—not search algorithms. Join Chrome Unboxed Plus for just $2 a month to get an ad-free experience, access to our private Discord, and more. Learn more about membership here.
START FREE TRIAL (MONTHLY)START FREE TRIAL (ANNUAL)
How to get the latest version of Inkscape on your Chromebook
If you were to Google "best vector editors" or "best Adobe Illustrator alternatives," I'd wager a cup of coffee that nearly every list you find will include Inkscape. The open-source, 100% free illustration and editing program has been the go-to for thousands upon thousands of professional and … [Read more...] about How to get the latest version of Inkscape on your Chromebook
Quick Tip: How to select a custom download location on your Chromebook
Because we eat, sleep and breathe Chromebooks here at Chrome Unboxed, it's easy for us to take for granted the seemingly simple functionalities of Chrome OS. We use them every day without a second thought but we want to make sure we are offering not only news and reviews but also great tips and … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: How to select a custom download location on your Chromebook
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 review: The little ($169) Chromebook that could [Video]
When I drove down to our local Walmart to pick up my online order, I gotta be honest, I wasn't expecting much. For under $200, I don't recall very many Chromebooks that deliver any kind of real-world performance. I certainly can't think of any devices in that price range that I'd actually recommend … [Read more...] about Lenovo IdeaPad 3 review: The little ($169) Chromebook that could [Video]
Unboxing the $169 Lenovo Chromebook 3: Worth the money?
Lenovo just rolled out a new Chromebook that could potentially throw down the gauntlet for the best budget device on the market. The Lenovo Chromebook 3 popped up on the company's website this week for the impressively low price of $229 but we discovered an even cheaper model here at our local … [Read more...] about Unboxing the $169 Lenovo Chromebook 3: Worth the money?
Lenovo releases smaller, better-equipped Chromebook 3 for only $229
Last week, Lenovo quietly rolled out a refresh to the 14" Chromebook S340. Dubbed the Chromebook 3, the 14" 180-degree fold-flat Chromebook featured a newer Gemini Lake-R processor but not much else to write home about. Priced at $249, the Lenovo Chromebook 3(14) features the same, unforgivably … [Read more...] about Lenovo releases smaller, better-equipped Chromebook 3 for only $229
[Update] Chrome OS 83 has arrived and it’s chock-full of updates
Just a couple of days behind schedule, version 83 of Chrome OS has started to roll out to users on the Stable channel. Since Chrome OS 82 was skipped entirely, this update was shuffled around a bit and because of the gap in releases, 83 contains a stockpile of updates and new features. We'll be … [Read more...] about [Update] Chrome OS 83 has arrived and it’s chock-full of updates
How to install Steam on a Chromebook
If the rumors are true, Valve and Google are currently working on full-blown, native support for the Steam gaming platform on Chrome OS. For a gamer like myself that spent many an hour playing Half-Life, DoD, Portal and a variety of others, this news is exciting and it makes perfect sense given the … [Read more...] about How to install Steam on a Chromebook
I installed PlayOnLinux on my Chromebook so you don’t have to
As we dive deeper into the capabilities of Linux on Chrome OS, I would be remiss if I didn't spend some time experimenting with WINE. What is WINE you ask? Well, by the project's own definition, Wine (originally an acronym for "Wine Is Not an Emulator") is a compatibility layer capable of … [Read more...] about I installed PlayOnLinux on my Chromebook so you don’t have to
Yes, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet will run Linux apps
We've had the Lenovo Chromebook Duet here in the office for a few days now. There will be a review forthcoming but an email from a reader prompted me to go ahead and share out the answer to a very crucial question that could be the tablet's hinge pin for some buyers. Linux Applications. Some … [Read more...] about Yes, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet will run Linux apps
How-to: Installing Calibre E-book manager on a Chromebook
Chrome OS tablets are still finding their place in the consumer market but the pending release of the Duet Chromebook from Lenovo could open the floodgates for the form-factor. With the smaller, tablet-first devices coming, many users may want to use their Chromebook tablets as their primary reader. … [Read more...] about How-to: Installing Calibre E-book manager on a Chromebook
Resizeable, moveable screenshots are coming to Chrome OS
It always amazes me that some of the smallest refinements can equate to massive boosts in productivity. Features such as virtual desks or the new tab strip UI may feel like minor changes but they can massively enhance the way you move around your Chromebook and in turn, your entire workflow can see … [Read more...] about Resizeable, moveable screenshots are coming to Chrome OS
