I'm always excited to check out new web technologies, and it truly blows me away how powerful and capable the browser has become. In many instances, it can do everything a traditionally downloaded software can do. While it's no replacement - at least, not yet, it's coming along really … [Read more...] about This emulator wants to let you play your PlayStation 2 games directly through the web browser
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Cameyo joins Chrome Enterprise Recommended Program
Virtual App Delivery has become a very hot topic over the past couple of years as thousands have shifted to a remote or hybrid workflow. For many businesses, the shift to Chrome OS and the Chrome Enterprise Platform means finding a way to embrace Google's cloud-centric services while still being … [Read more...] about Cameyo joins Chrome Enterprise Recommended Program
How to unlock your Chromebook with your Android phone using Smart Lock
So, you've heard of this Chromebook feature called Smart Lock, but you've either not set it up because you don't know how, or this is your first time catching wind of it and want to know the benefits. Well, you've come to the right place! Today, we're going to be covering what this helpful feature … [Read more...] about How to unlock your Chromebook with your Android phone using Smart Lock
Opinion: The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra would make a stellar Chromebook
With all the buzz around Chrome OS Flex the past week or so, you can forgive me for dreaming a bit about all sorts of hardware with Chrome OS on board. We've obviously been tinkering with putting Chrome OS on all sorts of stuff (more content coming on that front soon) with Chrome OS Flex, and that … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra would make a stellar Chromebook
Your 5 Stadia Pro games for March include Adam Wolfe, Darksiders Genesis, and more
Stadia Pro subscribers are receiving five free games for the month of March, and while there are some odd choices like Race with Ryan Road Trip Deluxe, which has pretty terrible reviews, there are some real gems like Darksider's Genesis. The title I'm most excited to try is Adam Wolfe, but that's … [Read more...] about Your 5 Stadia Pro games for March include Adam Wolfe, Darksiders Genesis, and more
Chromebook Tablet “Twosday” Deals
Well, in case you totally missed the news, it is officially "Twosday." What's all the fuss about? That really depends on who you ask but the tl:dr is that today is February 22, 2022. If you write this in its simplest form, it becomes 2/22/22. That's a lot of deuces. In some parts of the world other … [Read more...] about Chromebook Tablet “Twosday” Deals
Google Search dark theme testing black-out look
Google Search's dark theme first appeared in the form of an A/B test on some users' desktop screens towards the end of 2020. After about a year of testing, a wider rollout began prompting users with the option to turn on "Dark theme" at the top of a web result. This dark theme changed your Google … [Read more...] about Google Search dark theme testing black-out look
Officially announcing the all-new chromeunboxed.com v4.0
Believe it or not, there are plenty of viewers in our YouTube audience who watch our videos and have never ventured over to the website. And while I'm sure plenty of you watch our YouTube videos here, chances are many of you aren't subscribed over there, either. I wouldn't have believed it without … [Read more...] about Officially announcing the all-new chromeunboxed.com v4.0
Patent reveals a wacky Chromebook with a rotating keyboard ideal for artists
A wild, new Chromebook concept has been submitted to the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) by Google, and it shows off something we've never quite seen before. You know how some Chromebooks feature a 4-in-1 design where the keyboard flips backward so that you're only left with the … [Read more...] about Patent reveals a wacky Chromebook with a rotating keyboard ideal for artists
Google wants Chrome to become your preferred password manager
As a heavy Chrome user, the password manager that is built into the Chrome browser - which can be easily accessed by navigating to passwords.google.com - has always been my preference when it comes to saving a website's login info. Originally, all I could expect the Chrome Password Manager to do was … [Read more...] about Google wants Chrome to become your preferred password manager
Google will bring Reader-esque feature to Chrome Browser
The internet collectively mourned the death of Google Reader back in 2013, and ever since then, we have been trying to come up with ways to bring some form of it back into our lives via Twitter feeds, Reddit, or using other RSS readers. However, it's looking like 9 years later Google is … [Read more...] about Google will bring Reader-esque feature to Chrome Browser
Google Cast is missing two important features and their absence frustrates the listening experience
I love Google Cast, but it's far from perfect. I listen to Youtube videos on my living room TV, songs from Youtube Music on my Nest Mini while I shower (too much information, I know), and more. The technology is immensely popular nowadays, and it's developed quite a bit, but what I can't seem to … [Read more...] about Google Cast is missing two important features and their absence frustrates the listening experience
