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 […]
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The Chrome Web Store Developer Dashboard gets a new look and upfront registration fee
Google seems to be giving the Chrome Web Store some much-needed attention as of late. From cracking down on fraudulent charges to introducing a “safety check” for extensions, Chrome’s online shop has long needed some policing if it is to remain the go-to for Chrome users. For developers, Google has now implemented some tweaks to […]
Continue ReadingAll the new features we’ve found thus far coming to Chrome OS 82 [VIDEO]
This last week has been crazy for a variety of reasons, but one of the contributing factors for us here at Chrome Unboxed was the slew of new stuff that we stumbled across in Chrome OS 82. Hopping over to the Developer Channel is a normal thing for us around the office, and this particular […]
Continue ReadingYes, you can install Snap packages on Chrome OS, but it’s not great
Before we go any deeper with this, I’d like to confess that I am in no way an expert on Linux. Since the Crostini project first emerged and brought Linux applications to Chrome OS, I have been quite busy researching the various Linux distros and more specifically, how apps are packaged and handled on said […]
Continue ReadingThis upcoming feature for Chromebooks will make app removal much more seamless
If you’ve ever owned any device that can install apps in any way, shape or form, you are familiar with the opposite action as well: the uninstall. It’s a normal function of any device these days, and it is a function that users expect a certain consistency from. No different than the process was to […]
Continue ReadingHow to watch Netflix picture-in-picture on your Chromebook without the Android app
Earlier this week, Robby wrote an article about the delayed rollout of Chrome OS 80 and the new features that are coming to Chromebooks. One of those new features is Netflix picture-in-picture (PiP), but we weren’t able to test it due to Netflix disappearing from the Play Store. I was hopeful the app would show […]
Continue ReadingChrome tabs are getting a huge overhaul for Chromebooks in tablet mode
It’s been a little while since I poked around in the Developer Channel of Chrome OS in tablet mode. After all, things have been mostly iterative from a change standpoint for the past year or more, so it becomes easy to forget to dig in and look around for changes that occur under the hood. […]
Continue ReadingYou can now play Stadia on any Android device without a controller
There are pros and cons to Stadia if we look at it objectively. It runs extremely well on Chromecast, in a browser, and on supported phones. The controller is wonderful and the service allows for all sorts of 3rd party controllers as well. The interface is simple and easy to navigate and the whole package […]
Continue ReadingTwitter on the web just added a killer new feature
For many years at this point, we’ve all been able to use a variety of apps on a variety of devices with a variety of accounts. User interfaces have become more adept at this over that time to the point where, in apps like Gmail, you can simply swipe down on your avatar and move […]
Continue ReadingGoogle pulls a Microsoft and warns Edge users to switch to Chrome
Companies using warnings to disuade people from using competing software isn’t exactly a new thing. After all, Microsoft did this for years for anyone choosing to use Chrome or Firefox instead of the built-in Internet Explorer. Regardless of whether or not there is any real-world ramifications of these warnings doesn’t really matter. A quick warning […]
Continue ReadingAs Macbook malware continues to rise, Chromebooks remain a safe & secure bet
Across the internet this week, reports were widespread on the rise of malware for Mac OS. As a matter of fact, in Malwarebytes’ latest State of Malware report, the company states that Mac OS malware is outpacing PC malware for the first time ever. In terms of sheer numbers, Malwarebytes reports a staggering 400% increase […]
Continue ReadingDashlane Password Manager has extension temporarily removed from Chrome Web Store
Another day, another password manager suffers an unfortunate hiccup in Google’s Chrome Web Store. On the heels of LastPass accidentally deleting their own Chrome extension, the popular password manager Dashlane had their extension removed from the Web Store. First reported by Techdows, Dashlane’s extension was taken down by the Chrome Web Store which cited an […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS storage management to get a big upgrade
If you have an Android phone, you are used to being able to look in your settings and get a decent overview of what is taking up local storage space on your device. As you can see in the included image below, Android does quite a good job of parsing out all the ways your […]
Continue Reading5 tips to clean up your Chromebook and keep it running fast
It’s no secret that we love Chromebooks and truly believe in the future of cloud computing. Chromebooks are awesome for many reasons and they make great daily computers because they boot up in seconds, you don’t have to spend half your day updating the operating system, and are simple to use. You constantly hear about […]
Continue ReadingIt turns out Microsoft’s pricey Surface Pro X makes a great ‘Chromebook’
An interesting video and article published by Dieter Bohn over at The Verge a couple days ago came with a pretty bombastic title, and I love it. The video header simply states: ‘Microsoft accidentally made a great Chromebook.’ Great title, right? The accompanying article is equally well-headlined: ‘Microsoft’s Surface Pro X is the world’s most […]
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