One of the most frustrating things for new Chromebook owners who are accustomed to Microsoft Excel on Windows is coming to Google Sheets as an alternative, and missing out on a few features that its competition did well. One of the things that I heard a lot in stores was that customers wanted a way … [Read more...] about Google Sheets adds quick cell and range navigation with new ‘name box’ feature
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Get this refurbished Acer Chromebook Spin 713 with a 2-year warranty for $448
The Acer Chromebook Spin 713 is very easy to recommend at its already savory MSRP of $629 but you can frequently find a good deal on the 10th Gen Core i5 convertible that can save you $100 or more. Today, for example, Best Buy is selling the premium 2-in-1 for $529 which makes it one of the best … [Read more...] about Get this refurbished Acer Chromebook Spin 713 with a 2-year warranty for $448
Smart Deal: $210 off the JBL Link View Google Assistant Smart Display
Looking for a new smart display but don't want to sacrifice audio quality? JBL has a deal for you that's almost too good to pass up. The JBL Link View was one of the first entrants into the Google Assistant smart display space and three years later, it is still one of the best options if you are … [Read more...] about Smart Deal: $210 off the JBL Link View Google Assistant Smart Display
Google Calendar gains offline mode for Workspace, further hinting at PWA support
A major benefit of running the Google Calendar Play Store app on your Chromebook is that you have the ability to view events without an internet connection. It can make all the difference should your wireless drop off or if you're traveling. With the rise of Progressive Web Apps, more and more … [Read more...] about Google Calendar gains offline mode for Workspace, further hinting at PWA support
Beeper is coming to bring iMessage and 14 other chat apps to non-Apple devices
Yes, you are reading that title correctly. The founder of Pebble (remember those pre-Apple Watch smart wearables?) has come out to the public with his new project and it is an enticing premise for sure. We've seen attempts at something like this in the past and it has never quite worked out, but … [Read more...] about Beeper is coming to bring iMessage and 14 other chat apps to non-Apple devices
The 5 best Chromecast remote shortcuts [VIDEO]
Since its debut, the new Chromecast with Google TV has been a fan favorite and the new go-to streaming dongle for many users; including all of us here at Chrome Unboxed. The addition of the remote and a proper on-screen UI to the already-great Chromecast formula has made this new streamer an easy … [Read more...] about The 5 best Chromecast remote shortcuts [VIDEO]
Google Play Books adds a fun, new reading mode for children following the shut down of the Rivet app
While opening the Google Play Books app on my Lenovo Chromebook Duet last night so that I could read a story to my son, I noticed something peculiar. Instead of being met with the standard reading experience, I was instead looking at a redesigned, chunky, kid-friendly interface. This new reading … [Read more...] about Google Play Books adds a fun, new reading mode for children following the shut down of the Rivet app
Chrome 88 introduces the controversial Manifest v3 which seeks to fix the ‘extensions problem’
I've been covering Chrome extensions and their many mishaps for quite a while here now. Each time something crazy happens with a developer stealing user data and such, like the 15 cases of this last month, the four last week that Facebook busted, and even the popular tab suspension tool gone rogue, … [Read more...] about Chrome 88 introduces the controversial Manifest v3 which seeks to fix the ‘extensions problem’
The upcoming Chrome OS diagnostic tool will be baked into the settings menu
Late last summer, Chrome OS developers began work on a new Diagnostic app that will eventually give users access to a suite of tests for their devices. Based on how the features have evolved, I'd say that the Diagnostic app will be utilized as a tool for self-diagnosing system and hardware issues as … [Read more...] about The upcoming Chrome OS diagnostic tool will be baked into the settings menu
Chrome 88 is rolling out now with a heavy focus on security, web app features, and more
Chrome 87 dropped back in November, and with it, a load of improvements to the browser's speed and battery. In fact, it featured the largest jump in performance that we've seen in Chrome for years! Now, Chrome 88 is rolling out and has shifted gears to focus heavily on security features, though it … [Read more...] about Chrome 88 is rolling out now with a heavy focus on security, web app features, and more
Youtube wants to demystify medical jargon and empower your health journey with its new initiative
Google has a mind to utilize its second search engine, Youtube - which just so happens to be the second-largest in the world - to make "high-quality health content available for viewers around the world". In order to surface such information in new ways, Youtube has created a new health partnerships … [Read more...] about Youtube wants to demystify medical jargon and empower your health journey with its new initiative
For better or worse, Gmail on the web will now let you resize your chat and rooms section
Love it or hate it, Google Chat exists in the left-hand sidebar of the Gmail interface. Regardless of how that makes you feel, there is one thing that I'm sure we can all agree on - it's notoriously difficult to resize. Most of us will primarily resize the chatbox to minimize it so we can make way … [Read more...] about For better or worse, Gmail on the web will now let you resize your chat and rooms section
