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]
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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
Playing Call of Duty: Warzone on a $149 Chromebook is still awesome
The other day, I hopped into a match of Call of Duty: Warzone just to hone my skills a bit, and to my surprise, I actually played quite well. I've been playing mobile games so much and rely so heavily on gyro aiming at this point that I've become largely useless when it comes to mouse/keyboard or … [Read more...] about Playing Call of Duty: Warzone on a $149 Chromebook is still awesome
All of the new Chromebook Plus models are still stuck on Android 11
It wasn't that long ago that Android 13 finally began shipping to Chromebooks. The list of the devices that received the update was a little limited, but it felt like the change had been on the way for so long that other devices would be added to the list in short order. As it turns out, that … [Read more...] about All of the new Chromebook Plus models are still stuck on Android 11
We asked the Canary Crew: what’s your favorite Chromebook in 2023? [POLL]
In case you missed it, we just recently put together our list of the best Chromebooks that you can buy right now, in 2023. It's a comprehensive list of Chromebooks in all form factors and prices, but we wanted to know what our Canary Crew thought, so we put out a poll in our Discord server and asked … [Read more...] about We asked the Canary Crew: what’s your favorite Chromebook in 2023? [POLL]
Why I picked up (and am in love with) the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
I used to be far worse with phones. I swear I was. I worked for Sprint before starting Chrome Unboxed and that was right around the time Chromebooks became an actual thing; albeit with a very quiet existence. At that time, my tech obsession (along with everyone else) was smartphones. The market … [Read more...] about Why I picked up (and am in love with) the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
OMG! Can you find Taylor Swift in Google’s new scavenger hunt game?
Google is back at it with another fun, interactive game that you can easily play right in your browser. To help celebrate 25 years of the most-searched people and places, Google has built a fantastic game that transforms the most searched topics into a captivating digital scavenger hunt. The game … [Read more...] about OMG! Can you find Taylor Swift in Google’s new scavenger hunt game?
