Over the last year, you've probably heard us talk about Material You and how it brings a new level of personalization to ChromeOS. Since the introduction of ChromeOS 117, we've seen Material You take over most facets of the general user interface, changing your Chromebook's color scheme to match … [Read more...] about How to adjust your Chromebook’s color scheme
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Proof that multiple new MediaTek MT8188 Chromebook tablets are coming
I'm not going to lie to you: there was a real part of me that began wondering if 'Ciri' would be the only new, upcoming Chromebook tablet with the new MediaTek MT8188 inside. We saw a similar situation with the MediaTek Kompanio 1380 and the Acer Chromebook Spin 513, and that exact SoC only made it … [Read more...] about Proof that multiple new MediaTek MT8188 Chromebook tablets are coming
There are two more requirements I’d love to see in Chromebook Plus
When Chromebook Plus launched in October of 2023, I was really hopeful that this new segment of Chromebooks would solve some of the long-standing issues that tend to plague mid-range Chromebooks. In many ways, that hope was realized and for the most part here in the early parts of 2024, if you want … [Read more...] about There are two more requirements I’d love to see in Chromebook Plus
The HP Chromebook Plus x360 14c is back down to $230 off
There was a small part of me that really wondered if the trend we saw in 2023 would continue into the new year with Chromebook deals. More than any year prior, there were constant deals on all sorts of Chromebooks with very little regard to special dates or shopping windows. Sure, the deals picked … [Read more...] about The HP Chromebook Plus x360 14c is back down to $230 off
NFL Sunday Ticket gets another massive discount to wrap up the season
If you are an NFL fan itching to catch every out-of-network game as the regular season winds down and don't already have NFL Sunday Ticket, then you're in for a treat! YouTube has just announced another massive discount on NFL Sunday Ticket, marking it down to a mere $39 for the rest of the … [Read more...] about NFL Sunday Ticket gets another massive discount to wrap up the season
Early hands-on with the insane new ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus [VIDEO]
Though we won't be making it to CES 2024 this year - for a variety of reasons this time around - that doesn't mean we don't get to bring a bit of CES to you right here from our studios. We expect ASUS to have their new, monster Chromebook Plus - the ExpertBook CX54 - on display out in Vegas this … [Read more...] about Early hands-on with the insane new ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus [VIDEO]
More evidence of a new 11-inch Lenovo Chromebook Duet emerges
While chances are pretty low that we'll see it as soon as CES 2024, I now have some pretty firm evidence that has emerged in the Chromium Repositories that has me feeling quite good about the likelihood of a new 11-inch Lenovo Chromebook Duet with the still-unannounced MediaTek MT8188 on … [Read more...] about More evidence of a new 11-inch Lenovo Chromebook Duet emerges
How to install and use Microsoft Office 365 on your Chromebook
Chromebooks are becoming more and more common, especially in educational and enterprise settings; yet there are still misconceptions and confusion about their capabilities. I know that many of you who are Chromebook enthusiasts are well aware of all the things you can do on these devices, but there … [Read more...] about How to install and use Microsoft Office 365 on your Chromebook
Don’t miss a second chance at the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 for $329
For the last week of the year, one of the best deals in the Chromebook world showed up not just at Best Buy, but at Lenovo as well: the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 for just $329. These deals have tended to mirror each other in the past since Lenovo offers the option to pick up orders placed on their … [Read more...] about Don’t miss a second chance at the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 for $329
2023 Chrome Unboxed Year in Review
2023 has been quite the year here at Chrome Unboxed. From new Chromebooks announced at CES to the launch of perhaps the best Chromebook ever made and the arrival of Chromebook Plus, there's been a lot to talk about in the world of ChromeOS and Chromebooks, so we wanted to take a quick look back and … [Read more...] about 2023 Chrome Unboxed Year in Review
Save $200 on the HP x360 14c Chromebook Plus direct from HP’s website
This is not something we generally are able to talk about, so I'm pretty excited to share this particular deal. Most times, Chromebook savings come through retailers like Best Buy, but today we're actually seeing one of the new Chromebook Plus models on a pretty hefty discount via HP's site. The … [Read more...] about Save $200 on the HP x360 14c Chromebook Plus direct from HP’s website
How to force your Chromebook into the tablet mode UI
In preparation for a post I'm working on, I really needed a device that meets a few, specific parameters. First, I needed it to at least be a convertible, and second, I needed it to have the new 12th-gen Intel Core i3-N305. Unfortunately, I don't think that Chromebook exists just yet, and even if … [Read more...] about How to force your Chromebook into the tablet mode UI
