On this week's episode of The Chrome Cast, we spent a few minutes talking about the Universal Stylus Initiative and what it means for the future of buying a pen for your Chromebook. The concept is a brilliant one. Create a universal standard for digital pens so when you purchase one, it works on a … [Read more...] about [Update: Sold Out] This certified USI stylus is available once again for $49
Support our independent tech coverage. Chrome Unboxed is written by real people, for real people—not search algorithms. Join Chrome Unboxed Plus for just $2 a month to get an ad-free experience, access to our private Discord, and more. Learn more about membership here.
START FREE TRIAL (MONTHLY)START FREE TRIAL (ANNUAL)
3 ways to install Linux packages on your Chromebook
If you're new to Chrome OS or maybe you're just learning your way around the recent addition of Linux apps, you may have found yourself a bit overwhelmed with it all. You've probably spent precious time searching the web to figure out which Linux apps are available via your shiny, new Linux … [Read more...] about 3 ways to install Linux packages on your Chromebook
The upcoming Phone Hub for Chromebooks is getting another awesome feature
Google's upcoming Phone Hub feature for Chromebooks continues to expand in it's pre-launch development. At this point, we're aware that the service will act as a deeper link between your Chromebook and Android phone by allowing users to share notifications between Chrome OS and Android and also … [Read more...] about The upcoming Phone Hub for Chromebooks is getting another awesome feature
The Chrome Cast 76: Our Pixebook 2 hopes have been revived
This week on The Chrome Cast, we talk about a handful of things in the lead-up to our main topic of conversation: a renewed hope in a Google-made Chromebook for 2020. Presumably the successor to the Pixelbook, 'Halvor' is in possession of a Google-only feature that we've only seen in the Pixelbook, … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 76: Our Pixebook 2 hopes have been revived
Think fast, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet tablet is back in stock
From the look of it, Chromebook inventory is dismal and it doesn't look like it will get better any time soon. HP recently reported an all-time quarterly record in PC sales and that growth was partially bolstered by a boost in Chromebooks shipments. The work/learn from home movement has hit large … [Read more...] about Think fast, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet tablet is back in stock
Proof that Google may be making a Pixelbook 2 for 2020 after all
At this point in 2020, we have a lot of Chromebooks in different development phases. From a slew of 'Hatch' (10th-gen Intel) Chromebooks yet to launch to many more MediaTek-powered devices like the Lenovo Chromebook Duet to the AMD-powered 'Zork' devices and more, there are enough new Chromebooks … [Read more...] about Proof that Google may be making a Pixelbook 2 for 2020 after all
Developers working on a “Diagnostics App” for Chrome OS
Diagnosing system health on Chrome OS may get a little easier with a new update that could be headed our way. As it sits, getting support for your device boils down to one of two worthwhile methods. The first method is to head over to the official Chromebook Support Forum to see if the community of … [Read more...] about Developers working on a “Diagnostics App” for Chrome OS
Two simple ways to grab a full-page website screenshot on a Chromebook
As more and more of us find ourselves working and learning remotely, collaboration and teamwork become a tad more difficult. After all, simple tasks like reviewing a document or design template aren't as straight forward as they once were when most of us were in shared workspaces. Without the … [Read more...] about Two simple ways to grab a full-page website screenshot on a Chromebook
Chrome 87 Canary completely overhauls the profile setup UI
Of the many things Chrome OS and the Chrome browser share, account switching is not one of them. That isn't to say there aren't similar behaviors between the two, but the way they handle moving from one account to another is a very different experience when sat side by side. For Chrome OS, you … [Read more...] about Chrome 87 Canary completely overhauls the profile setup UI
Stadia Pro is boldly giving out another 6 free games this month. Windbound launches soon!
With the announcement of Nvidia's Geforce Now bringing compatibility for more than 650 high quality games to Chromebooks, Stadia has entered the second phase of its life-cycle. It now has some pretty heated competition. Although the services look to offer drastically different takes on the future of … [Read more...] about Stadia Pro is boldly giving out another 6 free games this month. Windbound launches soon!
3 Google Meet add-ons for attendance, hand-raising and push-to-talk
Class is in session for thousands of students and many will be learning remotely using tools such as Google Classroom and Google Meet. Since the onset of the pandemic that sent so many of us into our homes, Google Meet, Zoom and other video conferencing platforms have experienced explosive growth … [Read more...] about 3 Google Meet add-ons for attendance, hand-raising and push-to-talk
Stadia adds another 6 free games to Stadia Pro, drops 3 others
It goes without saying that even as we sing the praises of GeForce NOW on Chromebooks, Stadia did it all first. Sure, the two platforms take quite different approaches to the game streaming industry, but they both do things quite well. One of Stadia's biggest draws right now is the fact that … [Read more...] about Stadia adds another 6 free games to Stadia Pro, drops 3 others
