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Over the summer, Robby detailed some really good points as to why the Lenovo Chromebook S330 was an exceptional device to have around the house for the kids. Apart from being a great machine for Roblox, the MediaTek-powered Chromebook comes off as a way better device than you’d expect in the mid-$200 range. The one […]
The Pixelbook Go has quickly become the device of choice around the Chrome Unboxed office. With the Core i5 and Core m3 models both readily at hand, we find it difficult to look at anyone and recommend that they need anything more powerful than what these two variants offer. However, I’m not you and I […]
If you’re like me, the first thought that just crossed your mind was “what in the world is Jasper Lake?” Maybe not but when the commit crossed my path yesterday with the reference “chipset-jsl”, I was confused, to say the least. We track a lot of devices here at Chrome Unboxed and in doing so, […]
Chrome 79 for Android and Desktop arrived this week and with the updated, Google has added and enhanced a couple of features to keep your online browsing sessions a little more secure. The updates began rolling out on Tuesday and will be making their way to users over the next few days. Password Checkup
For those of you who may not be familiar with the subject, Google’s Chrome OS that powers millions of Chromebooks is built on the Linux kernel. I’ll save you the long-winded explanation of what the Linux kernel is and how it works for two reasons. One, it would take all day. Two, I’m not a […]
Browser extensions can be awesome tools to enhance productivity, security and even online shopping but the unfortunate reality is that these “add-ons” can often be wolves in sheep’s clothing. In some cases, extensions from the Chrome Web Store and other browser shops can carry with them malicious code that purposes themselves to highjack sensitive data, […]
Green Monday is the retail industry’s follow-up to Cyber Monday that attempts to keep holiday sales up through the month of December. It takes some hunting around but over the past few years, this newest of deal days can uproot some serious savings if you know where to look. Lenovo is looking to take full […]
As Chrome OS continues to mature in nearly every area, it now appears that Chromium developers are getting ahead of the curve by prepping for the yet-to-be-released USB4™ standard. Never heard of USB4™? You probably aren’t alone. Most consumers are just getting comfortable with USB 3.0, 3.1 and all-encompassing 3.2. To add to the confusion, […]
Black Friday is safely in the rearview and Cyber Monday deals are winding down but after a record online shopping day in the U.S. However, there are still deals to be had on Chromebooks, Nest devices and more if you’re still working down your holiday gift list. Best Buy is still running some decent deals […]
Cyber Monday is coming to a close but it’s not too late to score a great deal on a new Chromebook and get some cashback in your pocket. Thanks to Rakuten (Ebates), you can get an extra 15% cashback when you shop Samsung’s Cyber Monday deals which include discounts of up to $150 on select […]
One of the latest perks for new Chromebook owners is a 3-month free trial to Disney+, the much-anticipated streaming platform that arrived just last month to the tune of 10 million+ subscribers. If you happen to be in the market for a rugged device and looking for a great deal, Sector Five has knocked $80 […]
This deal only lasts until midnight so I’ll keep it short and sweet. Unfortunately, we didn’t see any Black Friday deals on the Pixelbook Go but thanks to Rakuten’s site-wide Super Points promotion, you can still score some serious cashback to spend on your choice of thousands of products. The best part is that the […]
