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 OS devices will be […]
Continue ReadingChromebox
Chrome OS 54 Brings Quick Pin Unlock To Chromebooks
Yesterday the long awaited Chrome OS 54 made its way to the stable channel for most devices. Amidst the excitement to see what was new and share my findings, I completely forgot to check the Chrome “flags” for any additional features. In my haste, I overlooked a very useful option that was being tested in […]
Continue Reading‘Fievel’, Chrome OS and the Internet of Things
Last week we reported on what a looks to be a new Chromebox in the works. ‘Fievel’ appears to be a Rockchip device powered by the RK3288 ARM® SoC. This is the same chip that powers products like the ASUS Flip, Chromebit, Haier Chromebook 11 and a plethora of Android TV devices. But why a 2 […]
Continue ReadingWhat’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?
Continue ReadingCould ‘Fievel’ Be The First Rockchip-Based Chromebox?
The number of upcoming Chromebook devices continues to grow at what seems to be an exponentional pace. The hot ticket at the moment? Convertibles. Around every corner we seem to uncover another 360° device. From high-end flagships to price-conscious EDU models, these all-in-one machines will be available for the masses before you know it.
Continue ReadingChrome OS Verified Access Brings Enterprise Security to a New Level
With a little over 5 years under their belts, Chromebooks have made a large footprint in the Education sector and now are beginning to build steam in the retail consumer demographic as well. One area the Chrome OS-based devices have been slow to catch on is the Enterprise sector. This has always boggled my mind […]
Continue ReadingImage Resizing Coming to Chrome OS
Earlier this week an article popped up in my Google Now that literally made my day. OMG!CHROME! posted “You’ll Soon Be Able to Resize Images in the Chrome OS Photo Editor.” I was ecstatic for 2 reasons. One, I had literally just closed Pixlr from resizing an image for a thumbnail photo. As much as […]
Continue ReadingChrome 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.
Continue ReadingGestures: Everything You Didn’t Know Your Chromebook Could Do
If you have used a Chromebook for any amount of time, I’m sure you’ve familiarized yourself with Chrome’s somewhat unique track pad gestures. I, myself, was a devoted Windows user for the better part of two decades and avoided Apple products like the plague. The only time I ever touched a MacBook was a machine […]
Continue ReadingChrome 52 Arrives
Our friends over at 9TO5Google have reported that Chrome 52 has begun to roll out for Mac, Windows and Linux. The arrival of version 52 brings with it the much anticipated removal of the backspace key doubling as a browser back button. This has long been a thorn for many Chrome users, who complain that they […]
Continue ReadingLogitech 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.
Continue Reading