We’ve posted quite a bit about ‘Kevin’ and made a few assumptions based on the commits in the past. One of those assumptions was the fact that it looked apparent that ‘Kevin’ will be a 360-degree, convertible device. While we hadn’t seen any hard evidence for this, it seemed likely.
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Chromebooks are the heart of the Chrome OS experience. At their core, Chromebooks are the purest expression of Google's operating system. Here, you'll find only articles and stories about Chromebooks, their features, and what makes them great.
Lenovo Thinkpad Chromebook 13 Review
The Lenovo Thinkpad Chromebook 13 is a solid, well-rounded, well-built slice of moderation. That’s not a knock. It’s just the way I feel after having used it for some time now. This device doesn’t offend at any turn, but never seems to really grab your attention. Everything stays safe, good, average, and OK. And honestly, […]
Continue ReadingApp of the Week: Dayboard New Tab Page
Dayboard is a task management extension for Chrome that gives users a minimal to-do list in your browser page to help stay focused on daily priorities. The extension is based on the premise that the majority of distractions come when switching between tasks and opening new tabs. The daily task list can include up to […]
Continue ReadingChromebook Pixel Out of Stock. But Why?
Going on two weeks now, the Chromebook Pixel(LS) has been “out of stock” in the Google Store. While this fact in and of itself may not hold a lot of meaning, recent clamoring in the Chromebook community has a lot of people questioning why. A post by +George Economo put the question to a vote. […]
Continue ReadingUpcoming Chromebook ‘Kevin’ To Use a Bright 12.3-Inch Display
So, here we are again! 3 days, 3 new tidbits of information circling the upcoming release of the Chromebook known only as ‘Kevin.’ Though we still have no details on release dates, more and more info keeps surfacing about the specific specs ‘Kevin’ will be toting on the day it gets released to the public. […]
Continue ReadingUpcoming Chromebook ‘Kevin’ To Feature Wacom Active Stylus/Digitizer
Another day, another tidbit about our favorite mystery Chromebook. While what we know thus far about ‘Kevin’ can be found in this prior post, each new detail brings us a bit closer to knowing what this Chromebook will be.
Continue ReadingSEOQuake: Instant Site Analytics Extension for Chrome
As a web designer, SEO (search engine optimization) is something you constantly have in the back of your mind as you build sites, create content and model brands for yourself or your clients. There are a plethora of analytical tools out there which collect data and analyze metrics for your website. It can become burdensome, if […]
Continue ReadingNew Chromebook ‘Kevin’ Will Use A High-DPI 3:2 Screen
It’s been a few weeks since we’ve seen anything new or eye-catching in regards to the device only known as ‘Kevin’. What we know up to this point is that ‘Kevin’ will: be a convertible device have stylus support (likely stow-able) be outfitted with the newly-released Rockchip RK3399 SoC have GPS support We can now […]
Continue ReadingMissing Your Backspace in Chrome? Here’s Some Help: UPDATED
When Google released Chrome 52 a few weeks back it was a relatively routine roll-out. Many, if not most of the updates went unnoticed by the average Chrome user. The biggest excitement for me was the fact that we are now only one version away from the Play Store coming to the stable channel. This, […]
Continue ReadingChromium Team Testing Window Cycle UI
This week, our friendly neighborhood Chromium Evangelist, +François Beaufort shared a glimpse of a new window UI being tested for Chrome OS. Check out the original Google+ post for a look at the interface in action.
Continue ReadingGold Acer Chromebook 14: Why It Matters
Without any pomp and circumstance, Acer quietly released a gold version of their Chromebook 14 this week. While there appear to be no updates, aside from aesthetics, we believe this is another shift in the Chromebook paradigm as we know it.
Continue Reading64GB Asus C301SA Now on Pre-sale
There has been a lot of talk about storage in the Chromebook community as of late. The announcement of Asus’ upcoming Chromebook C301SA was the answer to many users call for more local storage.
Continue ReadingApp of the Week: HYFY Screen Recorder
I’ve used a few different screen recorders for my Chromebook, with mixed results. Until recently, Snagit was my go to for accomplishing this task. It offered a number of ways to customize your screenshots and recordings with a toolbar that allowed you to crop, add text, freehand draw etc. But, as some are noting in […]
Continue ReadingPin Unlock Coming to Chrome OS: UPDATED
Here at Chrome Unboxed, we are all about work flow. That’s one of the many reasons we are all about Chrome OS. Google continues to develop the operating system to be a seamless environment for its users. Whether it’s using gestures on your track pad or unlocking your Chromebook with your mobile device, Chrome OS is […]
Continue ReadingWe Need More 15-Inch Chromebooks
Unlike just a few years ago, Chromebooks now come in a variety of sizes. Currently, they range all the way from 10.1 inches to 15.6 inches, including 11.6″, 13″, and 14″ models. While all these sizes have some representation, the bulk of Chromebooks right now fall in the 13.3″ category. As great as 13.3″ devices […]
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