In recent years, the push for cloud-based solutions for enterprise and small businesses has expanded exponentially. As companies look to break free from the lock-in of legacy software and antiquated infrastructure, bridging the gap between physical, on-device applications and fully web-based workflows has become an industry in and of itself. Virtual machines and remote desktop […]
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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.
Minecraft for Chromebooks may just be in the works
Based on the sheer volume of readers that find their way to my Minecraft on ChromeOS article (it’s our #11 article for all of 2022), I think it’s safe to say that playing Minecraft on a Chromebook is a hot topic. Unfortunately for Chromebook users, there’s no simple way to play the beloved 3D sandbox […]
Continue ReadingBest of CES 2023: ChromeOS steals the show
Our first in-person CES in three years is in the books and we’re back at the Chrome Unboxed HQ with a boat load of news to share with you. While we were privy to most of the new devices that were on display in Las Vegas, we were pleasantly surprised by a couple of unreleased […]
Continue ReadingThe gorgeous ASUS Chromebook Vibe Flip CX34 is available for pre-order
Announced just yesterday, we had the opportunity today to get our hands on ASUS’ second gaming Chromebook and Robby will be bringing you his first-look at the beautiful 2-in-1 ASAP. Much to our surprise, the fine folks at the ASUS booth informed us that the Vibe CX3401 should be available to buy in the next […]
Continue ReadingOnline poll shows more people regularly use Chromebooks than you may think
We’re Chromebook advocates around here. There are probably few statements that exist that are so obviously true. But even our fandom of ChromeOS doesn’t detach us from the reality that there are still wide swaths of laptop users that either choose not to use a Chromebook on a daily basis or simply don’t even know […]
Continue ReadingOur picks for Best Chromebooks in 2022 [VIDEO]
For quite a few years at this point, we’ve put out our list of the best Chromebooks released in that calendar year. While that is useful information for sure, the situation here at the end of 2022 is a bit different than it was in years prior. Though we’ve moved on from the pandemic in […]
Continue ReadingCTL Black Friday: $99 Chromebooks, 50% off accessories and more
Thanksgiving Day is upon us and that means family, feasting, and of course, more Black Friday deals. Oregon-based CTL has jumped on the early Black Friday bandwagon and is offering some stellar savings on a variety of rugged ChromeOS devices and accessories to help you ring in the New Year. The deals are live now […]
Continue ReadingLenovo’s Core i5 IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook is now available but…
Last month, Google joined with three manufacturers to announce some new Chromebooks that are aimed at gamers. In the mix, we have offerings from Acer, ASUS, and Lenovo. Each device has its own redeeming qualities but thus far, the Acer Chromebook 516 GE seems to stand out among the crowd with the best CPU and […]
Continue ReadingDid you know that Gateway made a Chromebook? Me either but here we are
Do you remember Gateway Stores? If you do, welcome to the middle-age club. I’m just playing. Still, the Gateway PC brand stirs up memories of our family’s first desktop PC that my dad custom-ordered back in the early nineties. If the name doesn’t ring a bell, perhaps the Holstein cow design on the Gateway boxes […]
Continue ReadingThe new Nreal Air AR glasses could be the coolest 2nd screen for your Chromebook ever
First, I need to preface this entire post with the fact that I’ve been wanting something like these glasses since I was a kid. Long road trips for vacations, flights as a young adult, and all sorts of travel in between have beckoned my inner tech nerd to possess something like what I think the […]
Continue ReadingSteam on Chromebooks is now in Beta
Earlier this year, the long-awaited Borealis project A.K.A. Steam on ChromeOS finally emerged as an Alpha test. The initial debut of the monumental collaboration between Google and Valve was restricted to only a handful of devices. It required users to move to the sometimes unstable Developer channel of ChromeOS. (You also had to have the […]
Continue ReadingWork has begun on new, mysterious AMD SoCs for Chromebooks: ‘Morgana’ and ‘Glinda’
Though this time of year is usually a bit slow when it comes to new Chromebook development, we’re seeing a new SoC from AMD hit the repositories. Generally in Q4, it’s all about new hardware releases and deals on existing Chromebooks, but there are years when this time of year also sees the inclusion of […]
Continue ReadingThe eco-friendly Acer Chromebook Vero is now available at Best Buy
I wouldn’t say that premium, flagship Chromebooks are a dime a dozen but the high-end market has definitely expanded over the past few years. This gives shoppers numerous options outside of the normal scope of just finding a Chromebook with a good screen, solid internals, and a well-built chassis. Nowadays, you can buy a Chromebook […]
Continue ReadingDo this, not that: $30 dollars more gets you a much better version of this gaming Chromebook
Google recently announced the first-ever Chromebooks designed specifically with cloud gamers in mind. Three new devices came along for the ride and now, we have “gaming” Chromebooks from Acer, ASUS, and Lenovo. Hopefully, other OEMs will follow suit but for now, the three options above are excellent devices. We haven’t had a chance to review […]
Continue ReadingLenovo’s IdeaPad 5i Gaming Chromebook is now available for only $399
It has only been three days since Google announced the first-ever “gaming” Chromebooks designed for an optimal cloud gaming experience. These Chromebooks feature high-res, high refresh rate displays, the fastest connectivity available, and game-centric features like RGB keyboards with anti-ghosting capabilities. Featuring 11th and 12th Gen Intel CPUs, this new generation of ChromeOS devices will […]
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