Just the other day, I was in a situation where the simplest way to pay for my meal was with my Pixel Watch. I don’t often use my watch to pay, so I was already a bit self-concious when I was prepping to approach the payment terminal. Once I was ready, I double-clicked the digital […]
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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 convert images back to the universal JPG or PNG format now that Chrome saves them as WebP
Whether you just found an awesome, new wallpaper for your Chromebook or you’re trying to save web images for business purposes by right-clicking them to “save as”, you may have noticed that over the last year that Chrome now saves images in a WebP format instead of the traditional JPG or PNG format that you’ve […]
Continue ReadingHow to use Google’s quirky illustrations for your contacts’ profile pictures
Have you ever noticed that your friends, family members and colleagues stored in Google Contacts have profile pictures that are directly controlled by why they upload to their account? Have you ever noticed how some people are just notoriously terrible at using a high-quality image or even updating it whatsoever? I sure have. I actually […]
Continue ReadingHow to send a free fax from your Chromebook
Have you ever thought “man, I’d sure love to send a fax today?” Okay, maybe not. However, there is a slim chance that you may encounter a situation similar to what I recently experienced and you may be left pondering the same query. Here’s my situation. I had some important documents that needed to be […]
Continue ReadingHow to subscribe to popular streaming services right through the regular YouTube experience
Many of you have expressed your distaste for the state of YouTube TV and its exorbitant pricing model. On top of that, I’ve complained plenty in the past about the two-tier ads – those built into the service, and those pre-recorded on the original programming. It is what it is, truly, but I canceled my […]
Continue ReadingNew Chromebook? You have a ton of gaming options
Have you or someone you know recently become the proud owner of a shiny, new Chromebook? Perhaps you cashed in on one of the countless ChromeOS deals over the past few weeks and now, you’re poking around the web to see what exactly your new laptop can do. Based on the buzz around the internet, […]
Continue ReadingHow to broadcast to your smart speakers from your Chromebook
If I’m being transparent, I don’t use the Google Assistant for a ton of things on my Chromebook. Searching the web, starting some music, checking the weather and doing some quick calculations are top of mind when I think about things I routinely do with the Assistant on any Chromebook I use. But I’ve recently […]
Continue ReadingHere’s how easy it is to upgrade the modular Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition [VIDEO]
One of the big upsides of the Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition is the advertised ease of upgrades and/or repairs. With a truly modular build, this Chromebook does what no other can: it makes opening and working on your laptop a breeze. To put this to the test, I wanted to attempt a RAM upgrade on […]
Continue ReadingOur favorite gear that we actually used in 2022
It’s that time of the year again when we take look at some of our favorite gear that the staff here at Chrome Unboxed has been enjoying this year. Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift for that techy person on your list or want to treat yourself, this list has you covered with tech […]
Continue ReadingHow to change the navigation voice in Google Maps
Google Maps has many features to help you reach your destination with as few surprises as possible. However, although one of the most feature-packed apps in the Google apps ecosystem, Google Maps is not known for having many options when it comes to switching up the look and feel of the experience. But what if […]
Continue ReadingHow to prototype VR games, virtual tours, or training sessions with just your Chromebook
A buddy of mine named Scott Jacobson, who is a science and game design teacher (thanks, Scott!) recently brought a cool product to my attention. He stated that he had used a Chromebook to prototype a VR game with his students at the start of the global pandemic, like many people. However, while software like […]
Continue ReadingHow to block or prevent pop-ups in Chrome
The Google Chrome browser by default automatically prevents pop-ups from appearing. You may have noticed a small notification in the address bar that says “Pop-up blocked,” which is basically Chrome working its magic and preventing a pop-up from opening. However, some popups do manage to get through and usually have to do with the settings […]
Continue ReadingHow to record your Pixel phone’s screen without installing a third-party application
In the early days of Android phones, which is now over ten years ago, I remember having to go to the Android Marketplace to find a third-party application to record my screen. Many of the instances where I felt I needed to capture my display occurred when I wanted to explain to my friends or […]
Continue ReadingHow to create and manage Google Alerts to be notified when interesting content hits the web
Did you know that Google has created a way for you to wrangle the wide, open web? There are constantly billions of pieces of content being published on the internet, and it can be hard to keep track of things that are important to you, but Google Alerts makes it possible to be notified of […]
Continue ReadingHow to keep your Gmail Inbox free of Spam and Promotions
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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