For reasons unknown at this point, there is cause to believe that work on the long-dead effort to bring Windows dual-booting to Chrome OS has been brought back to life. Spotted by Chrome Story, there is clearly work being done on Project Campfire (Google's internal naming for the dual boot setup … [Read more...] about Development on Windows dual boot for Chromebooks has been resurrected for some reason
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Google grants a stay of execution for Chrome Web Store apps, but why?
Chrome apps have been on the chopping block for four years now. While the majority of the tech world has moved on to embrace Progressive Web Apps and other solutions, it appears that the "apps" in the Chrome Web Store will spend a little more time on death row before meeting their final demise. … [Read more...] about Google grants a stay of execution for Chrome Web Store apps, but why?
Dell announces the premium Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise: available now
It isn't often we get to cover the announcement of a Chromebook right alongside its availability, but that is exactly what is happening today. Dell is announcing their latest Chromebook for Enterprise in the powerful, premium Latitude 7410. This is a follow-up to the last-gen Latitude 5300 and … [Read more...] about Dell announces the premium Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise: available now
Gogogo! – This Reddit user made a lockdown party game and it’s loaded with great content
We often browse Reddit's sub-communities for mobile games that we think you may all find interesting. Today, we stumbled upon a unique game called Gogogo! which was made by a single developer who identifies himself as 'Studiosaurus' of the course of the last 2 years. It's a game focused on bringing … [Read more...] about Gogogo! – This Reddit user made a lockdown party game and it’s loaded with great content
Manjaro Monday: Installing this Arch Linux branch on your Chromebook
I've spent quite a few hours over the past week or so experimenting with different operating systems that can be installed inside a virtual machine on select Chrome OS devices. What began with an unlikely installation of Windows 10 led me down a path of testing out various Linux distributions in an … [Read more...] about Manjaro Monday: Installing this Arch Linux branch on your Chromebook
Why the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 is my new everyday carry [VIDEO]
Here at Chrome Unboxed, we spend a ton of time unboxing and reviewing Chromebooks. It's in our name, after all, and impressions on all the latest hardware in the Chromebook ecosystem will always be central to our purpose as a tech blog, YouTube channel, and Podcast. Though I spend a great deal of … [Read more...] about Why the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 is my new everyday carry [VIDEO]
Deal Alert: Score this 8th Gen HP Chromebox G2 for only $200
Good Chromebooks are growing exceedingly difficult to find. If you're in the market for a premium flagship-caliber device, deals are relatively easy to find at the moment. Unfortunately for many, $600 and up isn't a desirable price range when you just need a budget-friendly device that actually … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Score this 8th Gen HP Chromebox G2 for only $200
Get $200 off and 10% cashback on the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
The flagship battle is heating up and devices like the Acer Chromebook Spin 713, Lenovo Flex 5 and HP Chromebook x360 14c are putting the pressure on the $1,000 models from ASUS and Samsung. Still, there's something intangible about Samsung's Galaxy Chromebook and many users are still after the fit, … [Read more...] about Get $200 off and 10% cashback on the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
Almost Black Pixel Buds show up, sell out, and hint at imminent arrival of other colors
Just yesterday, a post on Reddit claimed that the Almost Black version of the Pixel Buds showed up online and was available for order. Quite a few comments under the original post claim that the all-matte-black version of the Pixel Buds were not only available, but able to be purchased and are … [Read more...] about Almost Black Pixel Buds show up, sell out, and hint at imminent arrival of other colors
Sector 5 E4 LTE Review: A new bar for EDU Chromebooks
We do our best to get our hands on all varieties of Chrome OS devices in the hopes that we can help our readers make the best buying decisions based on personal need and equally important, budget. That said, it's not often that we get a chance to take a look at a Chromebook that was designed … [Read more...] about Sector 5 E4 LTE Review: A new bar for EDU Chromebooks
5 must-have terminal commands for Linux on your Chromebook
We've spent a lot of time over the past week exploring what is possible on Chrome OS. Thanks to some updates to the Linux container, we've installed Windows 10 and a variety of Linux flavors. I love tinkering with Chrome OS to see how far I can push the maturing ecosystem but today, we're going to … [Read more...] about 5 must-have terminal commands for Linux on your Chromebook
We may see Google’s new Nest Home speaker by the end of August
Hardware releases in 2020 have obviously been pretty strange affairs across the board. From virtual events to outright cancelled ones, the standard vehicle of getting people together to launch new stuff is clearly out of sorts amid a global pandemic, and it feels like no one has been more affected … [Read more...] about We may see Google’s new Nest Home speaker by the end of August
