Secondary monitors are a great aid to productivity, especially for devices with screens smaller than 15 inches. Extra screen real estate gives users the ability to see multiple pages of info, work between the two, and avoid moving windows around to do so. While a second-screen setup has been … [Read more...] about How To Use A USB 3.0 Monitor With A Chromebook [video]
Guides and How-To's
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Setup Up Smart Lock On Your Chromebook
Setting up Smart Lock on your Chromebook allows you to sign in or unlock your device with one click. With your Android phone nearby, there's no need for repeatedly inputting your password. I personally like this feature because I am on the go a lot. Logging in and out of my Chromebook countless … [Read more...] about Setup Up Smart Lock On Your Chromebook
Gestures: 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 … [Read more...] about Gestures: Everything You Didn’t Know Your Chromebook Could Do
Install Chrome OS (Chromium OS) On Your Old Laptop PC or Macbook
In this video we take a look at Neverware's CloudReady software, a custom build of Chromium OS that feels and behaves very, very similarly to the Chrome OS we see on officially licensed devices. Neverware's approach is unique in that they have a huge list of devices that are supported, the service … [Read more...] about Install Chrome OS (Chromium OS) On Your Old Laptop PC or Macbook
Latest Chrome OS Update Enables Native Google Cast
Native, extension-free casting is now available in Chrome 51. As many of you are well aware, casting is not a new function and has been available via toolbar extension for some time. As of Chrome 51, however, this functionality has become fully native and no longer requires the use of an extra … [Read more...] about Latest Chrome OS Update Enables Native Google Cast
Chromebooks With Upgradable SSD
As you've probably heard by now, Android Apps will be arriving to select Chromebook models later this year. In preparation Google has been working on a storage manager for Chrome OS to help you keep track of just how much space your using on your device. While this will be a useful tool, it … [Read more...] about Chromebooks With Upgradable SSD
Chrome OS 53 Is Here With The Google Play Store and Android Apps!!!
This day will go down in history as the day Android Apps arrived on Chromebooks. 6/16/16 It has a nice ring to it, doesn't it? I couldn't be more excited! Right now, in the background as usual, my update to Chrome OS 53 is downloading and installing itself. I'm just waiting for that … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 53 Is Here With The Google Play Store and Android Apps!!!
Install Apps on Your Chromebook With Ubuntu Linux
https://youtu.be/cHEdloaUio0 I can't begin to explain the sheer volume of questions about this process I have fielded in the few years I've been doing videos for Chrome Unboxed. Although I did a video for using Crouton to install Ubuntu Linux on Chromebooks a few years ago, some things have … [Read more...] about Install Apps on Your Chromebook With Ubuntu Linux
Set Your Wallpaper From The Files App in Chrome OS
Quick tip for today. Nothing intense, but a fun new feature nonetheless. Setting background is an activity I take part in a few times per week, usually. It involves finding an image, downloading that image,launching the Wallpaper Picker, choosing your freshly-downloaded wallpaper and choosing a … [Read more...] about Set Your Wallpaper From The Files App in Chrome OS
Play Local Content Flawlessly on Chromecast for $2.99
I admit, after a bit of research, I'm a bit behind the times on this one. However, I wanted to share it so that some others may be able to take advantage of this great app in the event that you missed out on the info. The app, Avia, is available for free from the Google Play Store. Upon trying … [Read more...] about Play Local Content Flawlessly on Chromecast for $2.99
How To Install Ubuntu [Linux] on Your Chromebook
https://youtu.be/DMyMqqU2Mqs Of all the requests and questions I've encountered since starting all this, a tutorial on installing Linux has been the most adamant and followed-up-on request. Though there are many sources giving very good instruction on how to do this floating around on the web, I … [Read more...] about How To Install Ubuntu [Linux] on Your Chromebook
Get A 128GB SSD On Your Acer C720
I just came across this useful little nugget this morning. While I've heard that it is pretty simple to upgrade the SSD in the Acer C720 Chromebook, I've not looked into the process until now. And while I don't currently own this device, the relative ease with which this is accomplished gives me a … [Read more...] about Get A 128GB SSD On Your Acer C720
