If you were to Google "best vector editors" or "best Adobe Illustrator alternatives," I'd wager a cup of coffee that nearly every list you find will include Inkscape. The open-source, 100% free illustration and editing program has been the go-to for thousands upon thousands of professional and … [Read more...] about How to get the latest version of Inkscape on your Chromebook
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Chromebook cameras to get a much-needed feature in Chrome OS 85
When it comes to cutting-edge features, the Chrome OS camera software isn't exactly what comes to mind. While the entire experience received an overhaul a few years back, the camera we've had on Chromebooks has been largely the same for a while. It is functional, it technically works, but the … [Read more...] about Chromebook cameras to get a much-needed feature in Chrome OS 85
Quick Tip: How to select a custom download location on your Chromebook
Because we eat, sleep and breathe Chromebooks here at Chrome Unboxed, it's easy for us to take for granted the seemingly simple functionalities of Chrome OS. We use them every day without a second thought but we want to make sure we are offering not only news and reviews but also great tips and … [Read more...] about Quick Tip: How to select a custom download location on your Chromebook
This missing YouTube Music feature on the web is ruining moving day for me
My day has finally arrived. I finally got the thumbs up to be one of the users that can successfully move my Google Play Music library over to YouTube Music with just one click. You can check here if you want to see if your account is ready for transfer. If you haven't done so already or are … [Read more...] about This missing YouTube Music feature on the web is ruining moving day for me
Ambient Mode on Chromebooks now has Chromecast-like clock and weather widgets
Ambient Mode for Chrome OS has been a long development process. After all, we began discussing this new, upcoming feature all the way back in July of 2019, so it's been on the radar for nearly a year at this point. The concept is pretty simple, giving Chromebooks a lock screen that feels a bit … [Read more...] about Ambient Mode on Chromebooks now has Chromecast-like clock and weather widgets
Lenovo releases smaller, better-equipped Chromebook 3 for only $229
Last week, Lenovo quietly rolled out a refresh to the 14" Chromebook S340. Dubbed the Chromebook 3, the 14" 180-degree fold-flat Chromebook featured a newer Gemini Lake-R processor but not much else to write home about. Priced at $249, the Lenovo Chromebook 3(14) features the same, unforgivably … [Read more...] about Lenovo releases smaller, better-equipped Chromebook 3 for only $229
Chrome OS 83 breaking Samsung Galaxy Chromebook screens, try this to fix it [VIDEO]
One of the primary benefits to being a Chrome OS user is you get to buy devices from different manufacturers that fit your budget, preferences, and style while knowing you are going to continually get updates to the operating system directly from Google. For many users on the Google side of things, … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 83 breaking Samsung Galaxy Chromebook screens, try this to fix it [VIDEO]
[Update] Chrome OS 83 has arrived and it’s chock-full of updates
Just a couple of days behind schedule, version 83 of Chrome OS has started to roll out to users on the Stable channel. Since Chrome OS 82 was skipped entirely, this update was shuffled around a bit and because of the gap in releases, 83 contains a stockpile of updates and new features. We'll be … [Read more...] about [Update] Chrome OS 83 has arrived and it’s chock-full of updates
With Krita, it may finally be time for desktop-class Android apps to arrive on Chromebooks
Let's get this out of the way: I'm no artist. At least not with a pencil, pen, chalk, or a brush in my hand. I'd love to be and I spent a good deal of time re-sketching comic book frames of Batman when I was younger, but my drawing/painting abilities on my own have always been limited. I'm just … [Read more...] about With Krita, it may finally be time for desktop-class Android apps to arrive on Chromebooks
How to install Steam on a Chromebook
If the rumors are true, Valve and Google are currently working on full-blown, native support for the Steam gaming platform on Chrome OS. For a gamer like myself that spent many an hour playing Half-Life, DoD, Portal and a variety of others, this news is exciting and it makes perfect sense given the … [Read more...] about How to install Steam on a Chromebook
You can finally play Call of Duty Mobile on certain Chromebooks
Since it launched in October of 2019, Call of Duty Mobile has taken the mobile gaming world by storm, amassing a ridiculous 100 million plus downloads and a massive player base along the way. I play the game regularly on my phone and there is never a wait for any of the play modes and no lack in … [Read more...] about You can finally play Call of Duty Mobile on certain Chromebooks
I installed PlayOnLinux on my Chromebook so you don’t have to
As we dive deeper into the capabilities of Linux on Chrome OS, I would be remiss if I didn't spend some time experimenting with WINE. What is WINE you ask? Well, by the project's own definition, Wine (originally an acronym for "Wine Is Not an Emulator") is a compatibility layer capable of … [Read more...] about I installed PlayOnLinux on my Chromebook so you don’t have to
