Online offerings for creators continue to expand and offer more robust tools and features that can help budding content makers break free of the need for heavy software that runs locally on a Windows or macOS machine. Whether it's PWAs like Squoosh to help you compress and resize images or creating … [Read more...] about My favorite online video editor is a Chromebook Perk ($120 Value)
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Google Classroom was down and out, giving students an excuse to avoid turning in their homework
Thanks to the pandemic (if you can thank it for anything, it's only ironically), many schools have been utilizing Google Classroom to help connect and educate their students and even more schools have begun to adopt it for the first time. Despite its popularity and how incredibly useful it is, that … [Read more...] about Google Classroom was down and out, giving students an excuse to avoid turning in their homework
The Chrome Cast 96: New Chromebooks at BETT 2021, a Stadia Hailstorm, and Manifest v3
This week on The Chrome Cast, we were excited to dig in a bit on the 9 new Chromebooks announced at BETT 2021 that range from the latest small-core Jasper Lake Intel devices to ARM-powered Chromebooks with MediaTek and Snapdragon internals. The yearly education-focused show always follows closely … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 96: New Chromebooks at BETT 2021, a Stadia Hailstorm, and Manifest v3
The laptop for everyone – Top 5 times that Chromebooks have shown up on television
Chromebooks have been tech's best-kept secret for some time now, but that's changed dramatically over the past few years. Being lightweight, versatile, and forward-thinking, Google's laptops have increasingly made their way into schools, homes, and businesses. Chromebooks really are for everyone - … [Read more...] about The laptop for everyone – Top 5 times that Chromebooks have shown up on television
90hz refresh rates on Chromebooks could be a step closer with Samsung’s help
I wrote a piece not long ago that advocated for higher-refresh rate screens on Chromebooks, and there's a chance we're a step closer to that reality than we were before. Don't get me wrong, I don't think this latest news is necessarily intended for Chromebooks, but it is a step closer to seeing … [Read more...] about 90hz refresh rates on Chromebooks could be a step closer with Samsung’s help
Join me on the Stadia Source Podcast and enter to win a Stadia Premiere Bundle
Join me tonight at 5 PM EST on the official Stadia Source Round Table Podcast and get to know me a bit more as I join the discussion about this week's Stadia news, game releases, and hot topics! The release of Hitman 3 as well as the true State Share feature roll out in the form of 'Playable … [Read more...] about Join me on the Stadia Source Podcast and enter to win a Stadia Premiere Bundle
Google Sheets adds quick cell and range navigation with new ‘name box’ feature
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
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]
