This morning as I signed in to my trusty ASUS Chromebox, a very unfortunate and very aggravating thing began happening. And happening again. And again. And, as of this article, the device is just now behaving as normal: a mere 2 hours later. Read on for the issue and the fix.
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What’s In An OS? Chrome OS, Android, & The Blurring Line Between
Let me ask you something. What makes up an operating system (OS)? Really think about this for a second and consider what it is about Android, Chrome OS, Windows, or iOS that make any of them your OS of choice. What makes each one unique? Now, let’s bring that consideration into a more narrow funnel. […]
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New Chromebook Coming Soon: ‘Gru’ Is More Than Just a Board
If you’ve been around Chrome Unboxed, you are quite familiar with the names ‘Gru’ and ‘Kevin’ as they relate to an upcoming device with a hi-res screen, stylus support, and a folding 360-degree hinge. You’d also know that the main board that shows up with ‘Kevin’ is constantly been shown as codename ‘Gru’. You’d know […]
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Chromebook Fingerprint Scanner Unit Being Tested For ‘Gru’ Identified
Thanks to an attentive observation by one of our readers, we have been made aware of the exact fingerprint scanner that is being tested currently for the ‘Gru’ baseboard. As we’ve discussed before, ‘Gru’ is likely the mainboard of the upcoming ‘Kevin’ device which looks to be packed to the gills with sensors and features.
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Upcoming Chromebooks To Have Fingerprint Scanners
Just a few years ago, the idea of a usable fingerprint scanner on a piece of personal tech like a laptop or phone seemed either Sci-Fi or completely gimmicky. The few phones that tried it never got it right, and the laptops I had that utilized this security feature did so with mixed results. Fast […]
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Lenovo Yoga Book Line Likely Coming To Chrome OS Too – Is This ‘Kevin’?
Deservedly, there’s been a good bit of media surrounding Lenovo’s announcement of the Yoga Book, a product that has been 3 years in the making according to Jeff Meredith. He just so happens to be the GM & VP of Lenovo’s Android Chrome Computing Business Group. A crazy-long title, sure, but one that holds some […]
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First Hands-On Video of the Acer Chromebook R13
Beginning early this morning, Acer’s Chromebook R13 has become a very hot topic around the Chrome OS communities. While a few press shots have been making the rounds online, I’ve been searching for some hands-on video to actually get a feel for the size, build, and overall aesthetic of this newly-announced device. For now, the […]
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Acer Chromebook R13 With Up To 64GB SSD Made Official Ahead of IFA
This morning, at the bright and early time of 4am, I fired up the Chromebook to live-stream Acer’s pre-IFA Berlin 2016 press event. It was crazy-early, but I had high hopes that Acer’s newest unofficial Chromebook would make an appearance. After waiting through IoT devices, Windows laptops, gaming laptops, and some cool VR, my hopes […]
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USB Printing From A Chromebook Is Possible And Quite Simple
As reported by Chrome Story earlier this month, HP has launched a standalone app for Chrome OS aimed at taking all the pain points out of printing from a Chrome OS device. And, from what we’ve seen here at Chrome Unboxed, this little app is simple, steady, and does exactly what it advertises. With a […]
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CTL To Release 2 New Rugged Touchscreen Chromebooks
Designed for the Education Sector, CTL’s newest Chromebooks are set to launch in mid-September and come packed with great features for a reasonable $269 price tag. CTL’s portfolio of Chrome OS devices continues to grow, and the addition of the NL61T and NL61TX continue CTL’s momentum in the Education Sector.
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How To Side Load Android Apps Onto Your Chromebook
Now that Android Apps are available on a handful of Chromebooks running Chrome OS 53 (the ASUS Chromebook Flip, Acer Chromebook R11, and the 2015 Chromebook Pixel), users like myself have already run into some issues with apps that show up in the Play Store as “not compatible with your device.” For instance, Google’s new […]
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What Are Commits? And Why Do We Refer To Them So Much?
First things first: I’m not a programmer. I design and build websites for a living. Coding with CSS, PHP, and HTML for most of the day doesn’t really put me into software or hardware development territory, so I’m a bit outside my depth with Git Repositories, commits and so forth. We here at Chrome Unboxed […]
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With the impending arrival of Android Apps on Chrome OS, we’ve uncovered the first few of many devices sure to come along in the coming months. As apps become a mainstay of the Chrome OS experience, it only makes sense that OEMs will begin throwing their hats into the ring in attempts to get a […]
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‘Kevin’ Officially Outed As 360-Degree Convertible
We’ve posted quite a bit about ‘Kevin’ and made a few assumptions based on the commits in the past. One of those assumptions was the fact that it looked apparent that ‘Kevin’ will be a 360-degree, convertible device. While we hadn’t seen any hard evidence for this, it seemed likely.
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Lenovo Thinkpad Chromebook 13 Review
The Lenovo Thinkpad Chromebook 13 is a solid, well-rounded, well-built slice of moderation. That’s not a knock. It’s just the way I feel after having used it for some time now. This device doesn’t offend at any turn, but never seems to really grab your attention. Everything stays safe, good, average, and OK. And honestly, […]
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