Using its time-tested and refined algorithms, Gmail does a pretty good job of trying to keep our inboxes free of Spam, Junk emails, and unwanted promotions. It even utilizes inbox tabs to categorize your promotions, social, updates, and forum emails and keep them out of your primary email tab where your actual new emails are […]
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Of all the things we share with our readers, we get some of the most positive feedback concerning our guides and how-to articles. As many aren't fully familiar with the ins and outs of Chrome OS, these articles provide interesting and useful info for new and experienced users alike.
How to take a screenshot on your Pixel Watch
There’s no denying the fact that when you have personal electronics on your person, there are going to be times that you need to capture the screen you are looking at in order to share it with someone. With phones, this is not just a common occurrence: it is a regular, everyday practice for most […]
Continue ReadingHow to create and learn about music production through the browser using Chrome Music Lab
I’m always on the hunt for fantastic web apps that allow students and creatives to flourish without having to buy software or install anything. That being said, they normally come with a hefty monthly subscription. Take, for example, Soundtrap. I absolutely love this service, and in my personal opinion, it’s one of the best web-based […]
Continue ReadingChrome Flags: What are they and how to enable them
If you’ve followed Chrome Unboxed for any amount of time, you’re likely aware that I’m the tinkerer of the family. Whether I’m looking for new features in the Canary channel of ChromeOS or trying to install unofficial software via the Linux container, I’m always trying to push the boundaries of our beloved ChromeOS ecosystem. While […]
Continue ReadingHow to have your Android phone’s Google Assistant read articles out loud to you
Time is of the essence nowadays in this modern world where we are all either rushing to work or to our next appointment. Yet, we still have to manufacture somehow more time to keep up with friends, social media, and the news. Many are not aware, but Google gave us a very useful tool that […]
Continue ReadingHow to set up one-click dialing with Google Voice so you can make calls through Chrome
We’re coming up on a year since Google Voice for personal Google accounts went through some major changes. In addition to receiving an updated UI, it was moved over from its old URL to a brand new one. Those who had the service “installed” on their Chromebooks as a standalone web app had to re-create […]
Continue ReadingHow to fix a Pixel Watch with the black screen of death
This morning, I woke up to a bit of a troubling situation. Right as I was ready to leave the house, I went to my bedside table as I do every single day and I grabbed my earbuds, my phone, and my watch. As I situated my things in my pockets and onto my wrist, […]
Continue ReadingHow to reclaim your Chromebook tablet mode navigation buttons
ChromeOS has been through quite a few changes over the years when it comes to tablets. With the arrival of the Pixel Slate and ChromeOS 70, Google really wanted the overall feel of the OS to lean more towards a tablet-first look and functionality. This introduced us to the full-screen app launcher and stacked notifications […]
Continue ReadingChromebook SEARCH+V multi-paste can really save you a lot of time
If you are a regular user of ChromeOS, you know the excitement that can come from learning a new shortcut or productivity hack on your Chromebook. From virtual desks to trackpad gestures and keyboard shortcuts, there is no shortage of ways to improve your productivity when using a Chromebook. There are always new things to […]
Continue ReadingHow to download songs from YouTube Music to your Pixel Watch
One of the benefits new Pixel Watch owners get is a free three-month trial for YouTube Music Premium. As a YouTube Music subscriber, whether you have a Wifi/Bluetooth or an LTE model, you can pre-download music to your watch so you can play it offline at any time, such as when running errands or working […]
Continue ReadingHow to play Xbox games on your Chromebook using the new Cloud Gaming Beta web app
Last year, Microsoft announced that its Xbox Cloud Gaming Beta would be set free from the bounds of consoles and its Windows PC application. Shortly thereafter, it became a web app, or PWA, and thanks to this change, anyone can play Xbox games on their Chromebooks or anywhere there is a browser. Let’s take a […]
Continue ReadingHow to track prices with Google Shopping to score the best Black Friday deals
It’s November and you know what that means!!! Your inbox is about to be inundated with Black Friday ads from every retailer you’ve ever visited. (And probably some that you haven’t) Best Buy’s Early Black Friday Deals started last week and other retailers like Kohl’s and Walmart will kick off month-long sales starting as early […]
Continue ReadingHow to delete your Gmail account and all of your data, and why you may not want to
We cover all things Google and ChromeOS, but we also understand that not everyone believes in the vision Google has for the future of technology. I may be opinionated when it comes to certain things like cloud gaming and the direction the company is taking things with many of its services, but I do try […]
Continue ReadingHow to install app updates on your Pixel Watch
The Pixel Watch has its own set of apps that have been installed via the Play Store. These apps get security and feature updates just like the apps on our smartphones do. However, these apps do not update automatically when we update their phone counterparts and therefore need some input on our part to keep […]
Continue ReadingHow to extract text from images with your Chromebook and Google Lens
One of the coolest technologies released over the past few years has been the ability to scrape text off of images with Google Lens. It’s been around for a bit, and though its become pretty commonplace to be able to pull off a trick like this on your phone, its only recently become a feature […]
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