AOPEN may not be a household name in the PC world but chances are good that you’ve crossed paths with the Acer Group company at some point in time. Specializing in digital signage and scalable kiosk solutions, AOPEN has been an industry leader for more than two decades. Powering kiosks, workstations, digital signage, and more […]
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It looks like MSI may be joining the ChromeOS fray, starting with a Chromebox
Over the last couple days, there has been some fun news surrounding Chromebases and Chromeboxes on the way in the future. Notably, we have a family of ARM-powered Chromebases (with the MediaTek Kompanio 1380) beginning development and a few new Chromeboxes added to the already-established ‘Brask’ family of 12th-gen Intel-powered devices. The former could bring […]
Continue ReadingTwo more 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake Chromeboxes are in development
Just yesterday we broke the news that a new family of MediaTek Kompanio 1380-powered Chromebases are in the works. In a similar vein, we are also waiting for the desktop counterpoint to the Chromebase in next-gen Chromeboxes with the latest Intel 12th-gen Alder Lake processors inside. Based on the reference board ‘Brask’, these new Chromeboxes […]
Continue ReadingMore 12th-gen Intel Alder Lake Chromeboxes are incoming
While we know that the 12th-gen Intel Chromebook wave is right at the edge of crashing down on us, we’ve not talked a great deal about Chromeboxes that will come equipped with the same silicon inside. As ChromeOS devices go, Chromeboxes represent the purest form of hardware that you can experience Google’s cloud-based operating system […]
Continue ReadingCTL brings Windows to its powerful Chromebox CBX2 in new Parallels partnership
Despite attempts from Microsoft to edge back into a larger share of the Education market, the fact remains that Google’s Chrome OS is still the dominant force in the classroom. With the feather in its cap, Google has now aimed its sights squarely at the Enterprise sector with a major push for not only mass […]
Continue ReadingHere are the first Chromebooks that will get Steam gaming (‘Borealis’)
While talking about our breakthough with getting Vulkan to work in Crostini (a full guide is coming soon!), I teased something else that a few folks picked up on. We found clues from the Chromium OS source code that answer a big question that we keep hearing from the community: what Chromebooks are getting the […]
Continue ReadingCTL launches Chrome OS All-in-one with Pocket Lab Air Quality monitor
Oregon-based CTL is known for pumping out quality Chrome OS devices and digital management solutions for schools and enterprises. From rugged classroom-ready Chromebooks to a wide range of cost-effective Chromebox configurations, CTL continues to grow its hardware résumé to fit the needs of the smallest school district to the largest enterprises. This week, the company […]
Continue ReadingCTL launches a monster Chromebox with 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage
I’ve spilled quite a bit of digital ink pleading the case for Chromeboxes and still believe that the tiny mini PC form-factor has way more potential than it is given credit for. Whether you need a budget-friendly desktop for your home office or you’re deploying a fleet of high-powered devices for teams of developers, Chromeboxes […]
Continue ReadingWhich Chromebox is the best value?
The Chrome Unboxed EDU Week is underway and we’re bringing you the best how-tos, buying guides, resources, and more to help you breeze your way into the 2021-2022 school year. Whether you’re a teacher, student, administrator, or parent, our goal is to answer some of the most essential questions about Chromebooks in the classroom and […]
Continue ReadingBudget-friendly accessories for your Chromebox
We’ve spent some time talking about Chromeboxes lately because they make great work or at-home desktops without breaking the bank. Apart from that, the Chrome OS mini-PCs are easily upgraded and take up very little space when compared to a tower PC. While our “Ultimate Desk Setup” took things to the other end of the […]
Continue ReadingGoogle is finally working on a shortcut customization app for your Chromebook
I’ve heard so many people complain about the ‘Everything button’ not being a caps lock key by default or that they don’t particularly enjoy the way Google has recently stripped the Alt key of its power, and yet, for years, we’ve had little capability to customize the way the Chrome OS keyboard functions. You can […]
Continue ReadingOver 100 Chromebook models to receive Android 11 upgrade for a better app experience
Chromebooks have been running apps using the Android 9 (ARC++ or Android Runtime Container) framework for years now, and after skipping Android 10, Google has now listed 117 specific Chromebooks which will receive an upgrade to Android 11. The newest update will allow for apps to run more smoothly and scale properly – two problems […]
Continue ReadingMy Ultimate Chrome OS desk setup [Video]
A couple of years back, Robby did a really cool video on setting up a clean, minimalist Chrome OS desk but I wanted to do something a little different for my desk setup. So, I headed over to the other end of the spectrum and assembled my version of the Ultimate Chrome OS desk setup. […]
Continue ReadingGrab this Chrome OS desktop bundle for $199($70 off)
We’ve talked a lot lately about the Chrome OS mini PC, better known as the Chromebox. The small, affordable devices are perfect for your home office, dorm room, workstations, and any other place you might need a stationary PC. There’s a lot to love about these tiny Chrome OS PCs. Not only are they very […]
Continue ReadingThe Core i7 CTL Chromebox CBx2 is now shipping
We’ve been talking a lot lately about Chromeboxes. The tiny Chrome OS mini-PC is a very cost-effective way to have an all-in-one desktop device in your home. The small form-factor gives you everything Chrome OS has to offer while allowing you the ability to upgrade some of the internals should you decide a little boost […]
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