As we continue our Command Line series, we’re always on the lookout for ways to try new software and alternative methods for installing Linux applications. One common instance that comes up frequently is installing software from a repository other than the default Debian Buster that comes with Crostini Linux on Chrome OS. If you’ve tinkered […]
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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.
Here’s how to get started using Google Stadia for free right now
It can be very tempting to feel like Stadia has been a part of our general online existence for a long time at this point. Between the rumors, the beta tests, the announcement, and the eventual release, we’ve been talking about the whole thing for over a year now. Taking a step back, however, we’ve […]
Continue ReadingIf you must, here’s how to re-enable Flash on Chrome
If you’re like the majority of users, you go about your daily business with Adobe’s Flash Player disabled in the Chrome browser. The antiquated media player has had its head on the chopping block for nearly three years now and Google announced that sometime near the end of 2020, Flash support would be fully removed […]
Continue ReadingMake a GIF out of anything from anywhere with this brilliant web tool
It is no secret that I love web-based tools. Being a Chromebook user for years has the tendency to do that to people. Honestly, getting to do cool, intensive tasks right in the browser is what drew me to Chrome OS in the first place. Back in the early days, there wasn’t a ton of […]
Continue Reading[Update] Lenovo C340-11 having Wi-Fi issues? Here’s the (sort of) quick-fix
Update: The Chrome OS team just pushed out an update to the Stable Channel. There has been no official statement as to whether this contains a fix for the Lenovo or not but I highly recommend attempting to update before proceeding with the steps below. Update 2: According to the corresponding bug report, the update […]
Continue ReadingHow to set up Chrome Remote Desktop for your new work from home life
As we all learn to adjust in a world where working from home is the new normal, we thought it a good time to revisit how you can get a reliable, simple remote desktop setup up and running. This will work on any device you have across the board, so you don’t really have to […]
Continue ReadingZoom users take heed to prevent uninvited guests in your meeting rooms
During this time of social distancing, remote working and homeschooling, Zoom has quickly become one of the most popular teleconferencing platforms in the world. Thanks to its low barrier of entry and cross-platform capabilities, the video meeting software has come to the aid of millions in a time where staying digitally connected has become paramount. […]
Continue ReadingThis Chrome bookmark trick takes 5 minutes to set up but saves tons of time
The bookmark bar for Chrome is prime real estate.
Once it’s full, your bookmarks fall off the edge and disappear!
Don’t despair!
There is a simple bookmark trick that will double the number of bookmarks you can save to your bookmarks bar!
Continue ReadingHow to use Zoom Meetings without downloading anything
Chances are good that, given the events of the past two months, you’ve heard of or even used the teleconferencing platform Zoom. Since the beginning of 2020, the cross-platform meetings application has gained more new users than it did for the entire year of 2019. The circumstances may not be the best but cheers to […]
Continue Reading10 fun games you can play with your Google Assistant smart speaker
Google’s line of smart speakers – now branded Google Nest – are great devices for helping you around the house, able to perform tasks from controlling your smart home devices to listening to your favorite podcast. But there are some fun features many users are likely not aware of that are built right into Google […]
Continue ReadingHere’s my work from home Chromebook setup that fits in a backpack
Right in the middle of the current crisis our world is currently facing right now, new modes of doing standard things are needed. Maybe one of the most pressing needs most people have is figuring out how to transition their work practices from office spaces to areas in the home. Doing this drastically decreases the […]
Continue ReadingHow to install the latest version of Telegram Desktop on Chrome OS
Back when times were simpler, Allo was our go-to chat platform here at Chrome Unboxed. We used it for personal and professional communication and Google Messages was our secondary app for those who weren’t aboard the Allo train. Then, our beloved chat app met an untimely demise at the hands of Google’s notoriously famous mannerisms […]
Continue ReadingThe simple way to manage your Chrome extensions
Chrome extensions are like prescription drugs: you don’t want to use too many at one time! Here’s the secret that Chrome pros use to make managing extensions a little bit easier.
Continue ReadingHow to set up the Apple Magic Trackpad 2 on your Chromebook now that the Brydge C-Type is no more
Now that the Brydge C-Touch wireless trackpad is out of the picture, we thought it a good time to return to the Magic Trackpad 2 from Apple and give it a spin once again. We uncovered the addition of this accessory to Chrome OS a long time ago and in the time since, the Magic […]
Continue ReadingInstalling the latest version of Inkscape on Chrome OS just got a whole lot easier
We use Gravit Designer on the daily as our go-to vector editing and design tool but for a long time, Inkscape was always in the old tool bag. Problem was, using Inkscape on Chrome OS in the past required Crouton and the unofficial path to dual-booting Linux on your Chromebook. With the advent of the […]
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