As the Chromebook market has evolved, the number of new screen sizes, resolutions, and aspect ratios has only increased. At this point, there are Chrome OS devices anywhere from 10-inches up to 15.6-inches, 720p to 4K, and everything in between. And that's to say nothing of extended displays and … [Read more...] about Chromebook Tip Tuesday: Quickly adjust your display resolution [VIDEO]
Guides and How-To's
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.
Support our independent tech coverage. Chrome Unboxed is written by real people, for real people—not search algorithms. Join Chrome Unboxed Plus for just $2 a month to get an ad-free experience, access to our private Discord, and more. Learn more about membership here.
START FREE TRIAL (MONTHLY)START FREE TRIAL (ANNUAL)
Chromebooks can now show your Bluetooth accessory battery levels
A few months back, it was discovered that Google was working to bring Bluetooth battery levels to Chrome OS for connected peripherals. I don't know about you, but guessing at the battery level of my headphones, keyboard and mouse isn't exactly my idea of fun. With more detachable and tablet … [Read more...] about Chromebooks can now show your Bluetooth accessory battery levels
Google’s RCS Chat now widely available and you can use it on your Chromebook too
Just yesterday, Google made good on a promise from about a month ago when they announced that RCS Chat (the data-driven replacement for SMS text messages) would finally begin arriving on Android phones with or without carrier involvement. While I'm not sure exactly how this is happening, it seems … [Read more...] about Google’s RCS Chat now widely available and you can use it on your Chromebook too
Chromebook Tip Tuesday: The best Chromebook trackpad gesture most people don’t know about [VIDEO]
One of my absolute favorite parts of using Chrome OS over the years has undoubtedly been the trackpad gestures. In a time when Windows didn't really support any sort of gestures on its terrible selection of available trackpads, Chromebooks entered the scene with input methods that were much closer … [Read more...] about Chromebook Tip Tuesday: The best Chromebook trackpad gesture most people don’t know about [VIDEO]
Chromebook Tip Tuesday: how to manage your audio outputs [VIDEO]
If you are new to Chromebook or don't often plug in peripherals to your devices, perhaps you aren't familiar with external audio and how it gets handled and routed on a Chromebook. For those unfamiliar with the process, it can be a frustrating scenario when you've plugged in an external monitor and … [Read more...] about Chromebook Tip Tuesday: how to manage your audio outputs [VIDEO]
Here’s how you can easily return a Stadia game purchase
If you are anything like me, you like to try things out. You may even miss the good old days of physical rentals. Digital downloads are nice and all, but I'm still a sucker for the days of 'Be Kind Please Rewind' on a beat up cassette tape. In the game industry, renting both hardware and software … [Read more...] about Here’s how you can easily return a Stadia game purchase
Share Stadia with a friend via Buddy Pass right now
One of the promises of Stadia Pro for early adopters was the ability to share Stadia with a friend for 3 months, giving Pro users the ability to get another person to play along with them and possibly at least buy into Stadia Base when it launches in February. I can attest to the need for this as I … [Read more...] about Share Stadia with a friend via Buddy Pass right now
How to choose the right Chromebook with 5 simple questions [VIDEO]
I get asked quite often, "Which Chromebook should I buy?" In many ways, I'm humbled that people trust me to help them make this decision. In other ways, I'm at a loss to help. For many people, they've decided to get a Chromebook because of marketing or because their child wants one or because … [Read more...] about How to choose the right Chromebook with 5 simple questions [VIDEO]
Stadia input lag on your Chromecast Ultra could be fixed with one quick trick
Our 24-hour first impressions of Stadia went out a few days ago, and though I was 100% behind the platform and a big fan of what it is and will likely become, I wasn't shy about sharing a few of my disappointments with Stadia early on. Sure, I expected some artifacting when playing in a web browser … [Read more...] about Stadia input lag on your Chromecast Ultra could be fixed with one quick trick
The 3 must-have Chrome Extensions to get the most out of Black Friday
Who doesn't like saving a little money, right? A lot of shoppers have their go-to mobile app or extension that helps them get a little cash back or find the best deals when shopping online. There's no shortage of these apps and many of them have a lot of great features but I wanted to take a moment … [Read more...] about The 3 must-have Chrome Extensions to get the most out of Black Friday
How to fully leverage Chromecast with Disney+
In case you haven't heard, Disney+ has officially launched and this new streaming service is garnering a lot of attention. Whether you are watching the new Star Wars original series, The Mandalorian, or catching up on old episodes of The Simpsons, there is absolutely no shortage of content on … [Read more...] about How to fully leverage Chromecast with Disney+
Chrome OS 78 finally added virtual desks, but you’ll need to do this to fully leverage them
The trail that has led to Virtual Desks finally rolling out in Chrome OS 78 has been a long one. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad the team took the time to get this new feature fully-formed before actually introducing it to the world. Though we've been talking about Virtual Desks for nearly the … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 78 finally added virtual desks, but you’ll need to do this to fully leverage them
