I remember a day when finding one new Chromebook development board was cause for celebration and excitement. I remember the thrill of the hunt and the days following a new find, filled with digging and questions around what this new Chromebook would end up becoming. Those were simpler days and we … [Read more...] about Time to add a ton of Chromebooks to the list of upcoming devices
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Project 10 Million: T-Mobile brings free high-speed internet and at-cost Chromebooks to students
The Un-Carrier has been busy as of late. On the heels of the company finalizing its merger with Sprint, T-Mobile has been working steadily to expand 5G coverage and get high-speed internet into the hands of as many customers as possible. T-Mobile recently announced a three-part initiative that … [Read more...] about Project 10 Million: T-Mobile brings free high-speed internet and at-cost Chromebooks to students
Steam gaming on Chromebooks inches closer as new details on install process emerge
In 2020, there have been many ways to go about playing Steam-compatible games on Chromebooks. There have been methods that utilize Linux on Chrome OS in a few different variations and then there's the NVIDIA GeForce NOW approach that recently became available for Chromebook users, but none of those … [Read more...] about Steam gaming on Chromebooks inches closer as new details on install process emerge
The Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 is back to $409 but it won’t last long
We've been saying this for weeks but I feel it's worth repeating. Buying a Chromebook right now is a mind-searing undertaking. Finding even a decent device for you or your student is near impossible unless you're willing to pay hundreds of dollars over retail and you can forget finding a big sale at … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 is back to $409 but it won’t last long
Potential new Pixelbook 2 ‘Halvor’ will come with USB 4.0 and Thunderbolt support
As promised, we're looking into 'Halvor' on a daily basis as we feel quite certain at this point that this Chromebook is none other than the Pixelbook 2 in development. With some additional clues in the form of the Pixelbook-specific keyboard top row layout, things just keep adding up to make the … [Read more...] about Potential new Pixelbook 2 ‘Halvor’ will come with USB 4.0 and Thunderbolt support
Get better Wi-Fi and save $70 on this Nest Router bundle
A dependable internet connection is more important now than ever before. With so many of us working or learning from home, it is imperative that we can access coverage in every corner of our home or office. Google's Nest Wi-Fi is one of the best solutions around to do just that. The Nest Wi-Fi … [Read more...] about Get better Wi-Fi and save $70 on this Nest Router bundle
Chrome OS 85 makes buttery-smooth refresh rates for external displays simple to set up
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
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
