As reports have been swirling around the coming light theme for Chrome OS that is now semi-present in the Canary Channel, it seems the standard non-light theme that currently exists on Chromebooks is starting to get more and more darkened elements in preparation for the arrival of a proper … [Read more...] about The standard Chromebook theme is getting darker in preparation for light theme
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Chrome OS ALT+TAB updates may make me start using the quick app switcher
I'll be honest, I've never been a heavy user of the ALT+TAB shortcut on any operating system. Windows has it, Mac OS has it, and Chrome OS has it, but I've never really formed any habits around the feature. For me, virtual desks and overview mode are the tools I use to jump around all my open … [Read more...] about Chrome OS ALT+TAB updates may make me start using the quick app switcher
Finally, the $409 Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook is back
We're always on the lookout for a good deal on a Chromebook so we share the savings with our readers. Sadly, good deals are few and far between these days. As of late, it's more about finding a decent device that doesn't cost more than retail. Today, one of our favorite Chromebooks of 2020 is our … [Read more...] about Finally, the $409 Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook is back
Chromebooks getting a dedicated Camera Folder for images and video
If you've been around Chrome OS as long as we have, you probably share the sentiment of many about the Files App on your Chromebook. When Chrome OS was in its infancy, the simplistic "Downloads" folder and mounted Google Drive was really all you needed to organize files on a device that was designed … [Read more...] about Chromebooks getting a dedicated Camera Folder for images and video
[Updated] Amazon Luna cloud gaming service announced. Here’s absolutely everything you need to know!
In a year where public skepticism of cloud gaming is at an all time high due to it being more mainstream yet still foreign to many, another large tech company has entered the ring. During its 2020 hardware event, Amazon announced a new cloud gaming service called Luna which seeks to compete with the … [Read more...] about [Updated] Amazon Luna cloud gaming service announced. Here’s absolutely everything you need to know!
Chrome Unboxed is expanding: meet our new staff writer, Michael Perrigo
I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am to be writing this post right now. While I can't get into all the work, time and effort that has gone into this transition for Michael, I can tell you that it is an acquisition that has been in the back of our collective minds for a very long time. … [Read more...] about Chrome Unboxed is expanding: meet our new staff writer, Michael Perrigo
Chrome OS Global Media Controls arrive in the Canary Channel
Earlier this month, Robby uncovered work being done to move rich media notifications to a more static location inside the system tray and activated on the Chrome OS shelf when media is playing. Last week, we got our first look at the feature when a video was posted in the ongoing bug report where … [Read more...] about Chrome OS Global Media Controls arrive in the Canary Channel
Revisit childhood games with DOSBox on your Chromebook
I'm back at it! I spent the better part of yesterday morning tinkering with virtual machines and the Linux container on my Chromebook to see was sort of shenanigans I could get myself into. Somewhere along the way, I decided to fiddle with MS-DOS. More on that later. Along the way, I discovered a … [Read more...] about Revisit childhood games with DOSBox on your Chromebook
The Chrome Cast 80: Google’s hardware has all leaked out
This week on The Chrome Cast, we stay in one lane: Google's. Specifically, Google's upcoming hardware. Over the past few days, leak after leak has happened and pretty much everything is out in the open about new phones, a new Chromecast, a new smart speaker, and a new Wi-Fi router. Between this … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 80: Google’s hardware has all leaked out
Pixel 5 for $699 will be a massive failure if leaks are accurate
Last night, leaker John Prosser took to Twitter to let the world know that he is 100% confident that Google's upcoming Pixel 5 phone will cost $699. If for some reason you know nothing of the Pixel 5 up to this point, that price probably sounds fair. It may even sound pretty great considering the … [Read more...] about Pixel 5 for $699 will be a massive failure if leaks are accurate
Here’s the new Chromecast with Google TV in action
And the leaks just keep coming. We now have a full-blown video from Reddit featuring the fluid and fast UI of the new Chromecast with Google TV. Jumping through the interface, it is quite clear that this little dongle isn't going to be stuck with slow speeds or laggy UI. Instead, moving through … [Read more...] about Here’s the new Chromecast with Google TV in action
Deal Alert: The Elder Scrolls Online Standard Edition for Stadia is just $7.99 for a limited time!
After being pulled from the Stadia Pro lineup on July 16th, many gamers became upset that The Elder Scrolls Online was not available for them to start playing once they began their free trial with Stadia. Luckily, the standard edition of the game is now just $7.99 until October 5th. This allows … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: The Elder Scrolls Online Standard Edition for Stadia is just $7.99 for a limited time!
