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 … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 55 Begins Rolling Out For Chromebooks And Chrome Devices
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What’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? … [Read more...] about What’s in a Board? The Making of a Chromebook
Acer 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, … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebase 24 Review
Chrome 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. … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 52 Arrives on Stable Channel
Setup 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 … [Read more...] about Setup Up Smart Lock On Your Chromebook
Acer 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 … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebase 24 Unboxing and Hands On [video]
Logitech 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. … [Read more...] about Logitech T650 Trackpad Issues On HP Chromebook 13 G1 & Future Devices Fixed!
Acer 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 … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebase 24 Now Available and Shipping
LG Chromebase Revew
https://youtu.be/wAwj_AyvdX4 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 … [Read more...] about LG Chromebase Revew
LG Chromebase Unboxing and Hands-On
https://youtu.be/Go7jiVWsO9g I finally got my hands on the much-anticipated LG Chromebase for review. In this video, I simply cover the setup and first impressions of the external hardware. Hope you enjoy it! … [Read more...] about LG Chromebase Unboxing and Hands-On
