If you've been on the fence about securing your home with a smart camera, now might be the perfect time to make the leap. Best Buy has rolled out a deal that makes it a little easier to pull the trigger on some home security. You can now get your hands on a 2-pack of Google's latest Nest Cam for an … [Read more...] about Score a 2-Pack of Google’s battery-powered Nest Cam for just $260
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Don’t miss your chance to win the ultimate LG & Cameyo Bundle for ChromeOS
In case you missed our last announcement, we have teamed up with folks over at LG and Cameyo to put together the ultimate bundle for businesses looking to utilize ChromeOS. If you’re a business owner, IT decision-maker, or even just someone who works for a company that could benefit from this … [Read more...] about Don’t miss your chance to win the ultimate LG & Cameyo Bundle for ChromeOS
How to connect your Apple AirPods to your Chromebook: A Simple Guide
As technology continues to evolve, we're finding that gadgets from different ecosystems can often work quite well together. Take, for instance, the Apple AirPods (or any Apple headphones for that matter). They were designed with Apple's ecosystem in mind, but they can be used with any device that … [Read more...] about How to connect your Apple AirPods to your Chromebook: A Simple Guide
VIZOR “Crescent” Release: A New Dawn for Education Technology Management
In the constantly evolving landscape of education technology, managing and tracking IT assets in schools and school districts can often feel like an uphill battle. Fortunately, the new VIZOR "Crescent" release is here to help, bringing significant advancements along with it. Packed with over 60 new … [Read more...] about VIZOR “Crescent” Release: A New Dawn for Education Technology Management
YouTube Premium subscribers can now test a new 2x speed gesture
In today's fast-paced world, it's no surprise that people are constantly seeking ways to consume content more efficiently. Whether it's long-form podcasts, tutorials, or educational videos (like the Dead Internet Theory video that I just watched at 2x speed), there are a lot of people who prefer to … [Read more...] about YouTube Premium subscribers can now test a new 2x speed gesture
The Chrome Cast 218: Pixel Fold leaks, Google I/O 2023, and a black Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
This week on The Chrome Cast, we begin the show by talking about the new HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook we have in the office in the Sparkling Black colorway. Though we're still limited in what we can say about this Chromebook for now, this black color is pretty awesome looking and gives us yet … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 218: Pixel Fold leaks, Google I/O 2023, and a black Dragonfly Pro Chromebook
The Chrome Cast 210: Evolution of Steam gaming on Chromebooks with Google’s Zach Alcorn
Today on The Chrome Cast podcast, we're back with another interview episode; chatting this time around with Zach Alcorn, Product Manager at Google working on Gaming for ChromeOS. More specifically, Zach has been working tirelessly on a project that allows you to play Steam games on your Chromebook … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 210: Evolution of Steam gaming on Chromebooks with Google’s Zach Alcorn
The Chrome Cast 204: How VIZOR helps school districts manage thousands of Chromebooks
Today on The Chrome Cast podcast, we are back with another interview episode with Dean Bates and Jeff LaLonde from VIZOR, a Chromebook and IT asset management solution designed specifically for school districts. These folks have been a great partner of Chrome Unboxed for a while now - including a … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 204: How VIZOR helps school districts manage thousands of Chromebooks
The Chrome Cast 202: Chatting new Kompanio SoCs for entry-level Chromebooks with MediaTek’s Victor Tyan
Today on The Chrome Cast Podcast, we have a special in-person interview episode with Victor Tyan from MediaTek. I was recently out in Sonoma, California for the MediaTek Executive Summit and Victor was kind enough to sit down with me to chat about the announcement of the company's next-gen Kompanio … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 202: Chatting new Kompanio SoCs for entry-level Chromebooks with MediaTek’s Victor Tyan
The Chrome Cast 198: Understanding the Kompanio Roadmap with MediaTek’s Adam King
Today on The Chrome Cast podcast, we have an interview episode with Adam King, who is the General Manager of the Client Computing Business Unit at MediaTek. In our chat, we cover the latest HP Chromebook 13b announcement that includes the Kompanio 1200 processor, trends in the Chromebook space, … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 198: Understanding the Kompanio Roadmap with MediaTek’s Adam King
The Chrome Cast 186: Talking web-based collaborative design with Figma’s Noah Levin
Today on The Chrome Cast podcast, we are back with another interview episode, chatting with Noah Levin, the Director of Design at Figma. If you aren't familiar with Figma, it's a powerful design and prototyping tool that was built from the ground up to be run in the browser. Because of that fact, … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 186: Talking web-based collaborative design with Figma’s Noah Levin
How to switch between users on your Chromebook with a keyboard shortcut [VIDEO]
When I first started using Chromebooks after years of working on macOS, there was one part of my workflow that was missing: the ability to log into multiple Chrome browsers with separate Google accounts. On macOS, this allowed me to keep things like bookmarks, saved passwords, payment methods, and … [Read more...] about How to switch between users on your Chromebook with a keyboard shortcut [VIDEO]
