Google’s back with another freebie and this time, the tech giant is once again looking to add some users to its fledgling game service Stadia. This deal comes on the heels of Dropbox teaming up with Google to give Chromebook users 100GB of free storage for 12 months. That promotion is on top of the […]
Continue ReadingFind your Chrome OS version, recovery images and more with this handy website
After a few months of hiccups, delays and reorganization, Chrome OS updates finally appear to be back on track and the last two released have landed right on schedule. On top of that, Google is finally making a concerted effort to make release announcements official prior to the actually drop of the update. That’s great […]
Continue ReadingThe Lenovo Chromebook Duet tablet is back in stock, for now
On today’s episode of The Chromecast, we discussed the success of Lenovo’s Chromebook tablet and why exactly the unique device has become so popular among a wide range of users. Because of its popularity, finding the tiny Chromebook tablet has been a bit of a hassle for many as Lenovo sold out of the 64GB […]
Continue ReadingMinecraft returns to Chromebooks but there is a catch
Ah, Minecraft. The joy of millions of children around the world and the thorn in the side of those who own a Chromebook. Ever since Chrome OS began dominating the classroom, students have been looking for a way to install the wildly popular game on their Chromebooks. For a short-lived time, Minecraft was actually available […]
Continue ReadingHow to add the Sid “unstable” repository and get the latest Linux apps on your Chromebook
I’ve gone down a rabbit hole over the past few days in an attempt to install the latest version of Audacity on my Chromebook, taking one step closer to disconnecting completely from other OS ecosystems. We are Chrome OS purists for the most part, but we do still rely on a Macbook for video editing […]
Continue ReadingDeal Alert: 50% off the iHome Google Assistant bedside speaker
Any of you who frequent Chrome Unboxed may know that my favorite smart display is still the tiny Lenovo Smart Clock. The 4″ display is the perfect bedside companion but that doesn’t mean it’s without shortcomings. Unlike other most smart displays, you can’t cast a video to the Lenovo and due to its tiny form-factor, […]
Continue ReadingHow to add Dropbox to your Chromebook’s Files App
Chrome OS is making it easier and easier to access all of you various files that live in the cloud. Obviously, all of your Google Drive storage is accessible by default right there in your Chromebook’s Files app but third-party applications such as Box and One Drive have played well with Chrome OS for some […]
Continue ReadingSamsung knocks $200 of the Galaxy Chromebook and throws in 3 months of Stadia Pro
Yesterday, Best Buy dropped a killer deal that knocked $200 off of the ultra-premium Galaxy Chromebook but it looks like Samsung isn’t going to be bested by the third-party retailer. I was perusing the web for Chromebook deals this morning when I landed on Samsung’s website and saw the Galaxy Chromebook on sale for as […]
Continue ReadingSay hello to the Linux Terminal 2.0 for Chrome OS
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. Instead, […]
Continue ReadingDeal Alert: $200 off the sleek Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
If you’re in the market for a premium, late model Chromebook, your options a limited but there is a lot to consider before making your decision. Lenovo’s Chromebook Flex 5 came out swinging with a 10th-gen Comet Lake processor and many of the specs you’d expect from a flagship device but did so at a […]
Continue ReadingDeal Alert: Save up to $89 on the Belkin SoundForm Elite Assistant speaker
Back in January, we had a chance to take a quick look at Belkin’s first entry into the smart speaker space. Belkin is a name that I immediately relate to accessories so I didn’t set my expectations too high when we walked into the “sound cave” the company had set up at their CES booth. […]
Continue ReadingWhat’s inside? How to find your Chromebook’s hardware specs
Once upon a time, Chromebook hardware traveled a very narrow path. Most devices were powered by either a small or big core Intel processor and either 2GB or 4GB of RAM. With the exception of a couple of ARM-based outliers and the expensive Pixel Chromebooks, there wasn’t a ton of variation in specs. Generally speaking, […]
Continue ReadingChromebook perks now include 100GB of storage from…Dropbox?
Chromebook owners get perks. These added little bonuses range from free games like Doom & Doom II to productivity tools such as the very popular Squid note-taking app. The longest-running “freebie” for Chrome OS users is 100GB of Google One storage (formerly Drive storage)and the benefits that come with a subscription. Occasionally, Google will throw […]
Continue ReadingQuick Tip: How to zoom in and out on your Chromebook
We’re back with another quick tip to help you get the most out of your Chromebook. Large or small, HD or 4K, your Chromebooks display is useless if you can’t see what’s on your screen because it’s too small. Thankfully, your lovely little Chrome OS device offers you a number of tools with which you […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Store Daily Special: $20 off a Nest Mini 2-pack
Google seems content in holding back with any and all new hardware releases and instead, the Google Store is continuing to push discounts on bundles of Nest products. While we wait for the next Nest speaker, you can grab a deal on a pair of the Nest Mini smart speakers. While this isn’t the best […]
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