Black Friday is well behind us but CTL is taking the holiday savings all the way into the New Year. From now until January 2nd, you can save up to $100 when you shop CTL's wide range of Chromebooks, Chromeboxes, tablets, monitors and more. The discounts range from $10 to $100 depending on the amount … [Read more...] about “Chrome for the Holidays: Save up to $100 when you shop CTL’s End of Year Sale
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Google is testing a new app for all the media on your Chromebook
Of all the parts of the Chrome OS experience that have been changed, overhauled, or updated, there is still one core system app that has been skipped over again and again: the media viewer. It is functional, but not accessible on its own and the overall look and feel of the app still feels like it … [Read more...] about Google is testing a new app for all the media on your Chromebook
This new feature coming to Chrome will be a huge step forward for Web Apps
One of the things I love about both Chrome and Chrome OS is the open-source development the platforms utilize to bring us updates. Part of that update and development process includes multiple installable, usable development channels that general users can mess around with if the mood hits them … [Read more...] about This new feature coming to Chrome will be a huge step forward for Web Apps
Deal Alert: Score this premium convertible HP Chromebook and save $200
With any luck, you've gotten all of your holiday shopping out of the way and made out with some great deals on some cool tech this year. If you're still looking for a great deal on that perfect Chromebook or maybe you're just in the market for yourself, Best Buy has knocked $200 off of one of our … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Score this premium convertible HP Chromebook and save $200
This Chromebook is a steal at $199.99 but the deal just got a lot sweeter
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 … [Read more...] about This Chromebook is a steal at $199.99 but the deal just got a lot sweeter
The Core i7, 4K Pixelbook Go is now available and ready to ship
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 … [Read more...] about The Core i7, 4K Pixelbook Go is now available and ready to ship
Chrome OS begins support for Intel’s Jasper Lake processors
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, there … [Read more...] about Chrome OS begins support for Intel’s Jasper Lake processors
Chrome 79 adds better phishing protection and integrated password checkup
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 … [Read more...] about Chrome 79 adds better phishing protection and integrated password checkup
The latest Linux kernel is headed to Chromebooks in the very near future and that’s a big deal
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 developer … [Read more...] about The latest Linux kernel is headed to Chromebooks in the very near future and that’s a big deal
These popular security and shopping extensions aren’t as safe as you might think
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 … [Read more...] about These popular security and shopping extensions aren’t as safe as you might think
It’s Green Monday and Lenovo is selling this rugged, kid-proof Chromebook for only $189
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 … [Read more...] about It’s Green Monday and Lenovo is selling this rugged, kid-proof Chromebook for only $189
Chrome OS prepares to embrace USB 4.0
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 … [Read more...] about Chrome OS prepares to embrace USB 4.0
