When it comes to technology, I tend to be a minimalist, which is one reason I love ChromeOS. When COVID shut down classrooms across the world, I found that I needed to quickly scale up my tech setup for remote teaching, webinars, recording, and home productivity. Here are my favorite accessories … [Read more...] about My favorite Chromebook classroom accessories
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The world’s most powerful Chromebook is already $100 off! ($469)
Robby's wrapping up his full review of ASUS' new Tiger Lake-powered Chromebook CX5 so I'll try to keep the spoilers to a minimum. That said, the 11th Gen Core i3 has already proven itself to be a powerhouse that puts up benchmarks bigger than anything we've ever seen in a Chrome OS device. The ASUS … [Read more...] about The world’s most powerful Chromebook is already $100 off! ($469)
Chrome Unboxed EDU week begins now
For many students and teachers, the 2020-2021 school year is quickly coming to a close and many will soon be enjoying a much-needed summer vacation after a year of remote and hybrid learning. While it may be the end of the school year, the work never ends and admins, teachers, and school boards will … [Read more...] about Chrome Unboxed EDU week begins now
Microsoft bows out of the Chromebook battle, ditching Chrome OS-like Windows 10x
Early in 2021, some leaks surfaced that showed off Microsoft's plans to launch yet another version of Windows that would go toe-to-toe with Chrome OS. Make no mistake, Microsoft sees and understands the threat that Chromebooks pose and over the years, they've made various attempts to either … [Read more...] about Microsoft bows out of the Chromebook battle, ditching Chrome OS-like Windows 10x
Take 15% off select Western Digital products with Chromebook Perks
Have we mentioned how awesome it is to be a Chromebook owner? Ten years into this little Chrome OS project and we are finally seeing competitive hardware and emerging software capabilities that have brought Chromebooks to the forefront of the PC industry. Okay, we're probably a bit biased but we … [Read more...] about Take 15% off select Western Digital products with Chromebook Perks
Our favorite 5 feature flags you should enable in Chrome OS 90 right now [VIDEO]
One of the fun parts of any update to Chrome OS is hunting around for new feature flags that work well with the latest version of the OS. Experimental feature flags are generally signs of things to come in Chrome and Chrome OS, but actually trying them out can be an exercise in patience and … [Read more...] about Our favorite 5 feature flags you should enable in Chrome OS 90 right now [VIDEO]
Deal Alert: $200 off the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2
Samsung's latest flagship Chromebook fell a tad short of our hopes and expectations but that's not to say it isn't a really good laptop. We were simply hoping for something along the lines of a Pixelbook Go. With its $699 price tag, The Galaxy Chromebook 2 feels a bit pricey when you set it next to … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: $200 off the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2
How to enable Phone Hub and connected devices from the Google Admin Console
We are a rather small company here at Unboxed Media but we do utilize some of GSuite's - ahem - Google Workspace's products and that includes managing emails and some management tools via the Google Admin Console. Now, when it comes to using a Chromebook, Robby and myself both opt to log in with our … [Read more...] about How to enable Phone Hub and connected devices from the Google Admin Console
The Chrome Cast 111: Tiger Lake speed, Google I/O sessions, and Q1 Chromebook sales skyrocket
This week on The Chrome Cast, we begin the show by talking a bit in depth about the new ASUS Chromebook CX5 and, more importantly, about the difference Tiger Lake Intel processors are poised to make in the Chromebook market. This device is not only attractive and well-made, it is by far the fastest … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 111: Tiger Lake speed, Google I/O sessions, and Q1 Chromebook sales skyrocket
ASUS’ MediaTek CM3 Flip and Detachable available in Canada
It doesn't matter what type of device we're talking about. New Chromebooks get us excited. Whether budget or premium, tablet or clamshell, and everything in between, we love to see new Chrome OS hardware. ASUS' latest ARM-based Chromebooks have yet to launch here in the U.S. but I got an email … [Read more...] about ASUS’ MediaTek CM3 Flip and Detachable available in Canada
Nest Thermostat unusable via Google Home app for some thanks to account migration bug
According to a handful of Reddit and Twitter users, their Google Home app is giving them the runaround while they try to use their Nest Thermostat. Instead of allowing them to change the temperature, it's asking them to migrate their account from the Nest app to the Google Home app. The only problem … [Read more...] about Nest Thermostat unusable via Google Home app for some thanks to account migration bug
[Updated] Stadia’s Vice President John Justice has officially left Google to work for Facebook
Update - May 7, 2021: According to John's LinkedIn profile, he is now officially Vice President at Facebook! Definitely a surprise to me when I saw this, so I wanted to update you all as well. According to The Information and reported by 9to5Google, Stadia's "superhero" John Justice has … [Read more...] about [Updated] Stadia’s Vice President John Justice has officially left Google to work for Facebook
