It's been quite some time since the initial experimental flags for Chromebooks showed up that allowed for higher refresh rates on external monitors. Prior to this change, Chrome OS was great at extending displays in all sorts of resolutions, but not all sorts of frame rates. In Chrome OS 85, … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 85 makes buttery-smooth refresh rates for external displays simple to set up
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Surprise! Chrome OS 85 brings “Print Jobs” management app
Yesterday, Chrome OS 85 started rolling out to users right on schedule and with it, there were a number of updates that will make the user experience even more enjoyable. As we had hoped, there are some unannounced features that came along for the ride and one of them blind-sided me this morning. … [Read more...] about Surprise! Chrome OS 85 brings “Print Jobs” management app
‘Limozeen’ Chromebook begins development, proves Snapdragon Chromebooks are still coming
It's been a minute since we found a new Qualcomm Snapdragon-powered Chromebook beginning development. For those unaware, we've had eyes on a Qualcomm Chromebook for quite a long time at this point. Originally started with the 'Cheza' baseboard and based on the Snapdragon 845, the idea of a … [Read more...] about ‘Limozeen’ Chromebook begins development, proves Snapdragon Chromebooks are still coming
What’s new with Chrome OS 85? Wi-Fi Sync, Play/Pause Video and more
Today is the day that Chrome OS 85 is scheduled to begin rolling out and as of late, Google has been Johnny on the spot with releases. While we haven't seen anything official about the update going live, Google has announced some new features for Chrome OS. Presumably, these features will be part of … [Read more...] about What’s new with Chrome OS 85? Wi-Fi Sync, Play/Pause Video and more
We are excited to officially announce the Chrome Unboxed Patreon Community
Today is a big day for us here at Chrome Unboxed as we officially launch our Patreon Community! This has been a move that has been in the works for quite some time as we have looked into all that Patreon has to offer for our readers, listeners, and YouTube viewers alike. There's a little something … [Read more...] about We are excited to officially announce the Chrome Unboxed Patreon Community
How to reset the password on your Chromebook the right way
I will admit, I do not change my password as frequently as I probably should. That said, there are a number of reasons why one would want to update, change, or reset a Chromebook password. Thankfully, your Chromebook password is tied directly to your Google account and the credentials are one and … [Read more...] about How to reset the password on your Chromebook the right way
Much-improved benchmark scores hint flagship AMD Chromebooks could be here soon
It's no secret that we've been waiting an awfully long time for AMD-powered Chromebooks to show up. Sure, we got a little nibble about a year and a half ago when the low-powered, cost-effective A4 and A6 devices showed up, but that's not what we're really after. We're way more excited by the … [Read more...] about Much-improved benchmark scores hint flagship AMD Chromebooks could be here soon
Leaked: Google’s new Chromecast/Android TV device priced to sell very well
We've been talking for months about 'Sabrina' - Google's upcoming Chromecast/Android TV dongle - and how this new take on a streaming device from Google will bring together the companies two differing takes on the smart TV market. With the flexibility of Chromecast from both a use case and hardware … [Read more...] about Leaked: Google’s new Chromecast/Android TV device priced to sell very well
CTL debuts company-first 14-inch FHD Pentium Chromebook
Chromebooks are scarce. If you've looked around the web in an attempt to find a decent device at a price that doesn't induce a stroke, you probably know exactly what I'm talking about. As of this morning, Best Buy had less than six Chromebook models in stock and three of those were variants of the … [Read more...] about CTL debuts company-first 14-inch FHD Pentium Chromebook
Lenovo premiers Smart Clock Essential w/Google Assistant
Lenovo just dropped a slew of new products including a leather-wrapped Yoga PC, the slimmest Legion laptop every created and a new Tab M10 that features and industry-first addition of Google's Kid Space. Kid Space by Google offers an integrated hub where kids can explore and discover new content to … [Read more...] about Lenovo premiers Smart Clock Essential w/Google Assistant
This tweak will help speed up Virtual Desk transitions on Chromebooks
I remember a point in time when I would write about Virtual Desks on Chrome OS with painful regularity. I was insanely excited about this feature coming to Chromebooks and tracked every little change and detail until it was rolled-out in fullness in March of this year. Since that time, there's not … [Read more...] about This tweak will help speed up Virtual Desk transitions on Chromebooks
Another hint that ‘Halvor’ is the next Google Pixelbook
In my excitement on Friday about finding a pretty clear connection to a new Google-made Chromebook in 'Halvor', I honestly looked right by another key clue that alludes to the fact that this device very well could be a Google-branded Chromebook. When it comes down to hardware, there is little to … [Read more...] about Another hint that ‘Halvor’ is the next Google Pixelbook
