I'm the worst when it comes to updating my passwords. As a matter of fact, I used the same password for my main Google account for probably three-plus years before finally picking a new one sometime last year. Having used the same password for so long, my muscle memory allowed me to type my … [Read more...] about Chrome OS may soon add a “Show Password” toggle on login screen
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At $200 off, this Pixelbook deal is nearing the price we’d like to see
When the Pixelbook was first announced, we were first in line to defend the price tag that was well North of $1000 if you opted for anything aside from the base model. Fast forward two years and we have a lot of new hardware headed our way that, honestly, is going to dethrone the Pixelbook as the … [Read more...] about At $200 off, this Pixelbook deal is nearing the price we’d like to see
Deal Alert: Grab this battery-powered portable ASUS monitor and save $50
We've tested a lot of external monitors here at the Chrome Unboxed office, A LOT. There are so many options out there on the market, it's practically impossible to differentiate between the massive number of white label displays out there and even more difficult to tell you which ones will work well … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Grab this battery-powered portable ASUS monitor and save $50
Stream Super Bowl LIV for free with your Chromecast and FOX
The 54th Super Bowl is a little over an hour away and chances are good that you've already settled into a comfy chair or barstool to watch the 49ers and the Chiefs decide who's King of the NFL. If you haven't and you're looking for a way to watch the big game, FOX has a variety of options that will … [Read more...] about Stream Super Bowl LIV for free with your Chromecast and FOX
It turns out Microsoft’s pricey Surface Pro X makes a great ‘Chromebook’
An interesting video and article published by Dieter Bohn over at The Verge a couple days ago came with a pretty bombastic title, and I love it. The video header simply states: 'Microsoft accidentally made a great Chromebook.' Great title, right? The accompanying article is equally … [Read more...] about It turns out Microsoft’s pricey Surface Pro X makes a great ‘Chromebook’
Crostini keys expired on Chrome OS Dev and Canary? There’s a simple fix
If you happen to be an outlier like myself that lives, for the most part, in the experimental channels of Chrome OS, chances are good that you run into a few hiccups from time to time with the software. My desktop is always in the Canary channel and receives updates on an almost daily basis. Great … [Read more...] about Crostini keys expired on Chrome OS Dev and Canary? There’s a simple fix
New 10nm+ Tiger Lake Chromebook discovered: Meet ‘Ripto’
At CES 2020 earlier this month, Intel made the 10nm+ Tiger Lake processor an official thing. The chipmaker is seemingly quite proud of their next-generation CPUs and has gone so far as to tout "double-digit" performance gains thanks to the companies new Xe graphics architecture. We'll have to wait … [Read more...] about New 10nm+ Tiger Lake Chromebook discovered: Meet ‘Ripto’
Linux on Chrome OS: Disk resizing and custom username now working in Canary Channel
A couple of weeks ago, we unearthed work being done that will give users the ability to set a custom size for the allotted amount of disk space used by Crostini Linux on Chrome OS. Still disabled via a flag, the resizing feature was still just a placeholder at that time. Today, after an update to … [Read more...] about Linux on Chrome OS: Disk resizing and custom username now working in Canary Channel
‘Stryke’ is another 10th-gen Intel Comet Lake Chromebook entering development
I've repeatedly said that the large collection of 'Hatch'-based Chromebooks (think Samsung Galaxy Chromebook, ASUS Flip C436, etc.) would only grow as 2020 wore on. We're not even to the point where the first of these Chromebooks based on the 'Hatch' baseboard are up for purchase and already more … [Read more...] about ‘Stryke’ is another 10th-gen Intel Comet Lake Chromebook entering development
Monday Deals: Lenovo Smart Clock for $49.99 and $150 off the Yoga Chromebook
My favorite smart display around my house is still hands-down my Lenovo Smart Clock. The tiny bedside display serves multiple purposes, sounds good and is an attractive and discrete addition to the room's decor. No, it doesn't have a camera and no, you can't stream video to it but that's not the … [Read more...] about Monday Deals: Lenovo Smart Clock for $49.99 and $150 off the Yoga Chromebook
These AirSound Max TWS earbuds are perfect Chromebook accessories and they’re $80 off
With the onslaught of next-generation Chromebooks headed our way, it's high time we got excited about Bluetooth 5.0 and what it means for Chrome OS. What once was the bane of many Chromebook user's existences could soon be nothing but a fading memory. With the cost of TWS (True Wireless Stereo) … [Read more...] about These AirSound Max TWS earbuds are perfect Chromebook accessories and they’re $80 off
“Quick Answers” on Chrome OS now live in the Canary Channel
Back in early December, 9to5Google's resident code sleuth Kyle Bradshaw uncovered a new feature in the works for Chrome OS that would quickly give users access to quick info about the selected text on a webpage. The flag, #enable-quick-answers, has been in the Canary channel of Chrome OS for some … [Read more...] about “Quick Answers” on Chrome OS now live in the Canary Channel
