Update 05/12/21: Google has added new wallpapers for your Chromebook which celebrate cultural diversity. The new 'Togetherness' collection features artwork by Sabrena Khadija, Meech Boakye, and Aurélia Durand. You can grab them from our ever-growing Google Photos collection using the blue button … [Read more...] about [U: Togetherness] Grab these new wallpapers for your Chromebook
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It turns out Google’s handwriting recognition for Chromebooks needs no network to work
In the event that you haven't been made aware up until now, Chromebooks have a really awesome tool you can use to type with your stylus. For me, that sounds like punishment since my handwriting is bad and I hate to taking notes with pen and paper. But for many of you, there's a preference for … [Read more...] about It turns out Google’s handwriting recognition for Chromebooks needs no network to work
Chrome Unboxed EDU week begins now
For many students and teachers, the 2020-2021 school year is quickly coming to a close and many will soon be enjoying a much-needed summer vacation after a year of remote and hybrid learning. While it may be the end of the school year, the work never ends and admins, teachers, and school boards will … [Read more...] about Chrome Unboxed EDU week begins now
Microsoft bows out of the Chromebook battle, ditching Chrome OS-like Windows 10x
Early in 2021, some leaks surfaced that showed off Microsoft's plans to launch yet another version of Windows that would go toe-to-toe with Chrome OS. Make no mistake, Microsoft sees and understands the threat that Chromebooks pose and over the years, they've made various attempts to either … [Read more...] about Microsoft bows out of the Chromebook battle, ditching Chrome OS-like Windows 10x
Our favorite 5 feature flags you should enable in Chrome OS 90 right now [VIDEO]
One of the fun parts of any update to Chrome OS is hunting around for new feature flags that work well with the latest version of the OS. Experimental feature flags are generally signs of things to come in Chrome and Chrome OS, but actually trying them out can be an exercise in patience and … [Read more...] about Our favorite 5 feature flags you should enable in Chrome OS 90 right now [VIDEO]
How to enable Phone Hub and connected devices from the Google Admin Console
We are a rather small company here at Unboxed Media but we do utilize some of GSuite's - ahem - Google Workspace's products and that includes managing emails and some management tools via the Google Admin Console. Now, when it comes to using a Chromebook, Robby and myself both opt to log in with our … [Read more...] about How to enable Phone Hub and connected devices from the Google Admin Console
Can you mine Doge on your Chromebook?
Ah, cryptocurrency. The dream of a digital asset that is based not on paper money backed by gold or silver but built on secure transactions and a decentralized network that is open to all. Well, it's a lot more complicated than that and in the year 2021, there are more cryptocurrencies than any sane … [Read more...] about Can you mine Doge on your Chromebook?
More major changes coming to your Chrome browser’s global media controls
A user on Reddit by the name of Leopeva64 (Thanks for the heads up!) made us aware of some pretty significant changes that are coming to your Chrome browser's global media controls and even provided Chromium Repository commits to reflect these changes. We previously detailed how Google was turning … [Read more...] about More major changes coming to your Chrome browser’s global media controls
Chrome OS 90 has a handy trick up its sleeve for pinned web apps
This is a small change, but Chrome OS 90 has come with a change that I didn't fully realize until today and I absolutely love it. Though Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) have carried their icons along with them for some time, pinned web apps that aren't fully realized as PWAs on Chromebooks have a … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 90 has a handy trick up its sleeve for pinned web apps
5 improvements Chrome OS can make to its notification system
While the Chrome OS notification system seems fairly simple and straightforward, it's actually quite robust. You can enable or disable app badging, block notifications entirely with 'Do not disturb', and even toggle apps or web apps to show or hide notifications individually. For all of its … [Read more...] about 5 improvements Chrome OS can make to its notification system
Go full Retro with this custom Linux terminal for your Chromebook
I love to tinker. I spend a good portion of my week fiddling around with the Linux container on Chrome OS just to see what I can or can't do with Crostini. While I'm no Linux guru, I have become fairly handy at navigating the terminal app and living in the "command line." The Linux terminal on … [Read more...] about Go full Retro with this custom Linux terminal for your Chromebook
Chromebook sales continue to surge in Q1 of 2021, up 275%
Comparing Chromebooks sales year-over-year is normally a fine metric to judge by. This past quarter, however, makes that comparison a tad bit odd. According to information from Canalys data, Chromebook shipments grew a staggering 275% when stacked side-by-side with data from Q1 of last year. In … [Read more...] about Chromebook sales continue to surge in Q1 of 2021, up 275%
