A couple of months back, the Android version of Mojang's wildly popular Minecraft blocked from being used on Chromebooks. At that time, it wasn't clear as to why the sandbox video game was no longer compatible with Chrome OS. However, the reason became very clear with Microsoft's recent announcement … [Read more...] about How to play Minecraft Bedrock on your Chromebook
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Deal Alert: Grab this 15.6″ FHD Acer Chromebook and save $100
If you're like countless consumers, you are likely quite aware that there is a severe shortage of Chromebooks and other PCs. Due to explosive demand and massive delays in production, late model Chromebooks are all but impossible to find and if you do luck out and find one, you will probably pay an … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Grab this 15.6″ FHD Acer Chromebook and save $100
Play GeForce Now in your browser, no Chromebook needed
Earlier this week, NVIDIA dropped a bomb on the gaming world by releasing the web-based version of GeForce Now. Much to the surprise of many, the service that lets you bring your games with you didn't arrive for browsers of any flavor. Instead, NVIDIA made our day by launching GeForce Now as a … [Read more...] about Play GeForce Now in your browser, no Chromebook needed
MX Linux: Installing the #1 Linux distro on a Chromebook [VIDEO]
We've been doing a lot of tinkering around Chrome Unboxed as of late. With a recent update to the Linux container on Chrome OS, a number of Chromebooks can now leverage QEMU/KVM to run secondary operating systems via a virtual machine. All of this can be done locally on your Chromebooks internal … [Read more...] about MX Linux: Installing the #1 Linux distro on a Chromebook [VIDEO]
The Chrome Cast 75: GeForce NOW is just impressive on Chromebooks
This week on The Chrome Cast, our conversation is quite a bit more nuanced than the title says, but the number of things we discussed simply can't be conveyed in a few words. The first half centers around Google's changes to Meet, their cooperation with Zoom, and the improved focus across the board … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 75: GeForce NOW is just impressive on Chromebooks
[Update: Back online] Stadia and PGA Tour 2K21 have a failure to launch
I'm not going to lie, I woke up a bit more excited about things than usual thanks in part to the launch of a game I've been looking forward to on Stadia for quite some time now: PGA Tour 2K21. I wrote a piece over on Gaming Unboxed about how much I loved the Tiger Woods PGA Tour games of old and … [Read more...] about [Update: Back online] Stadia and PGA Tour 2K21 have a failure to launch
How to install Roblox Studio on a Chromebook
School is or will soon be underway for millions of students and I'm sure that countless parents and teachers have already fielded eager inquiries about playing Roblox. Like Minecraft, Roblox is an insanely popular game that allows users to create their own games and worlds for others to enjoy. … [Read more...] about How to install Roblox Studio on a Chromebook
These Google 3D AR experiences are perfect for back to school learning
One of the cooler, less-often talked about features of the Google app is its ability to deliver up immersive AR (augmented reality) experiences right from a search. We've talked a bit about them here before as animals began showing up in the app and bugs were also recently added, but a couple posts … [Read more...] about These Google 3D AR experiences are perfect for back to school learning
Here’s the first USI stylus you can buy on Amazon that we can actually recommend
USI pens have been quite difficult to come by in 2020. As a matter of fact, the only pen that is actually USI (Universal Stylus Initiative) compatible is made by HP and apart from a very tiny window when it was actually available for order, it has never been one you could actually buy. New … [Read more...] about Here’s the first USI stylus you can buy on Amazon that we can actually recommend
From Zero to Hero: Zoom nabs official support for Google Smart Displays
If you aren't familiar with Zoom, I will go ahead an presume that you've been living in a cabin somewhere high in the mountains for the past nine months. I would also say to you, you've probably fared better than many have in 2020 and I wouldn't blame you if you decided to return to that cabin. All … [Read more...] about From Zero to Hero: Zoom nabs official support for Google Smart Displays
Why you should probably ignore NVIDIA GeForce NOW Chromebook hardware requirements
GeForce NOW is officially available on Chromebooks as of this week, and if you can't tell, we've been extremely impressed by the performance thus far. For many Chromebook users, GeForce NOW presents a better version of what Stadia promises: solid streaming games, a vast library (including many … [Read more...] about Why you should probably ignore NVIDIA GeForce NOW Chromebook hardware requirements
First Look: Nvidia Geforce Now brings compatibility for more than 650 high quality games to Chromebooks
In a bombshell announcement following a cryptic tweet, Nvidia has added full blown support for Chrome OS via their web based launcher. Definitely a strong flex against Google's Stadia. This week, we go hands on and give you a first look at the experience Nvidia is offering. Geforce Now supports over … [Read more...] about First Look: Nvidia Geforce Now brings compatibility for more than 650 high quality games to Chromebooks
