Amazon Prime Day will soon be over but that doesn’t mean the deals have stopped. We’ve gathered up the next round of items for Prime members to get their hands on and are ready to share. No new Chromebooks have been added to the Prime Day Sale but you know me. If there’s a deal, […]
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Chromebook Roundup: Hot Deals Just In Time For Father’s Day
We’re less than two weeks out from ugly ties, barbecues and the day we celebrate the ones we call dad. Whether he’s a tech-head or a technological caveman, we’ve rounded up a few deals that might brighten your dad’s big day. And hey, who knows, you might find something you like too. I’ll save you […]
Continue ReadingChromebook Battle: ARM vs. Intel And The Android Factor
We have waited a long time for Android Apps to make their way to Chrome OS and as of now, most are still waiting. The pending release of Chrome OS 59 and the fact that the Samsung Chromebook Pro is finally making its way to consumers is a good indicator we can expect a broader […]
Continue ReadingAOpen Chromebase Mini & Chromebox Mini Unboxing
AOpen, though not a company that many consumers are aware of, has put together a couple of very interesting devices that could end up in places like your local coffee shop in the near future. These two devices aren’t meant for consumers, but their reason for existing isn’t to be in Best Buy or Walmart. […]
Continue ReadingAOPEN’s New Chromebox And Chromebase Announced
AOPEN may not be a household name but chances are you’ve crossed paths with their technology and never even knew it. From digital signage and point-of-sale to desktop solutions and kiosks, AOPEN has been a mainstay in the commercial Chrome OS ecosystem. If you have ever interacted with a digital sign, or had your order […]
Continue ReadingChromebook How To: Reset Your Chrome OS Device
Sometimes, regardless of the OS, computing devices need to be reset. The need to reset can span any range of reasons. Often times you may just want a fresh start. Other times you may find a hardware issue that requires a little nudge to overcome.
Continue ReadingChrome OS 55 Begins Rolling Out For Chromebooks And Chrome Devices
The latest version of Google’s operation system has begun making its way down the pipeline for Chromebooks and Chrome OS devices. Chrome OS 55 brings with it a few new features previously seen in the Developer and Beta channels. Following the release of Chrome 55 for Android, the update for Chrome OS devices will be […]
Continue ReadingWhat’s in a Board? The Making of a Chromebook
Around Chrome Unboxed we talk about new devices a lot. We get a little giddy every time we come across a possible new Chromebook or upcoming technology for Chrome OS. In our never-ending search, we come across terms such as baseboard, mainboard and overlay. But what does it all mean?
Continue ReadingAcer Chromebase 24 Review
The Acer Chromebase 24, overall, is an exercise in safety. There’s no innovation or taken risks, but there are also very few misses as a result. A solid build, solid performer, and overall ‘pretty good’ experience makes this device a forgettable one, but a functional one as well. For our review, we tested the absolute […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS 52 Arrives on Stable Channel
Chrome OS has updated to version 52 on the Stable channel. As usual,the new version brings with it a handful of bug fixes, security updates and feature enhancements. As posted on the Chrome Release Blog yesterday, Chrome  OS 52 also brings with it these notable changes.
Continue ReadingSetup Up Smart Lock On Your Chromebook
Setting up Smart Lock on your Chromebook allows you to sign in or unlock your device with one click. With your Android phone nearby, there’s no need for repeatedly inputting your password. I personally like this feature because I am on the go a lot. Logging in and out of my Chromebook countless times a […]
Continue ReadingAcer Chromebase 24 Unboxing and Hands On [video]
Announced back at CES in January 2016, the Acer Chromebase 24 caught the attention of many in the Chrome OS community. However, upon launch, it was aimed mainly at enterprise via Google Apps resellers. This left many consumers out in the cold for months. Just recently, however, the Acer Chromebase 24 became available for order […]
Continue ReadingLogitech T650 Trackpad Issues On HP Chromebook 13 G1 & Future Devices Fixed!
This is likely to only affect a small subset of the Chrome OS community, but for the Chromebox and Chromebase crowd especially, this comes as a welcome fix for future devices.
Continue ReadingAcer Chromebase 24 Now Available and Shipping
Back in January at CES, Acer unveiled the Chromebase 24.  It caught our attention pretty quickly as there have not been very many Chromebases released over the past year. However, we quickly realized that the device was only available via Google Apps resellers, which meant standard consumers could not get their hands on this new […]
Continue ReadingLG Chromebase Revew
In this video I do a quick review of the LG Chromebase. As its internals are pretty standard Chrome OS fare, I don’t spend too much time belaboring the performance. Instead, this video spends more time talking about the ways this device found itself in my ongoing use cases. It surprised me how much I […]
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