Ah, Minecraft. The joy of millions of children around the world and the thorn in the side of those who own a Chromebook. Ever since Chrome OS began dominating the classroom, students have been looking for a way to install the wildly popular game on their Chromebooks. For a short-lived time, … [Read more...] about Minecraft returns to Chromebooks but there is a catch
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HP Chromebook x360 14c review: a solid upgrade
The HP Chromebook x360 14c is a solid offering from HP that takes the formula from its 18-month-old predecessor and improves on it in nearly every way. Just like that earlier iteration of the x360 14, this latest version delivers a great overall Chromebook experience and does so while getting … [Read more...] about HP Chromebook x360 14c review: a solid upgrade
View a variety of bugs on your desk with Google’s latest additions to its 3D AR search
Google has been slowly adding more and more creatures to its growing library of 3D rendered objects you can view in AR (augmented reality) via the Google app. These objects are interactive and built to scale, so if you'd like a full-sized 3D lion in your living room, for instance, you can simply … [Read more...] about View a variety of bugs on your desk with Google’s latest additions to its 3D AR search
[Claim Now] Your FREE Stadia Pro games for August, last chance to claim Zombie Army and more Summer of Games sales and discounts!
Stadia's content slate is absolutely packed this week with new game releases on the platform, a handful of great Stadia Pro games and more Summer of Games sale discounts! Don't forget, you can also opt-in to the experimental feature that allows you to play Stadia over your phone connection without … [Read more...] about [Claim Now] Your FREE Stadia Pro games for August, last chance to claim Zombie Army and more Summer of Games sales and discounts!
How to add the Sid “unstable” repository and get the latest Linux apps on your Chromebook
I've gone down a rabbit hole over the past few days in an attempt to install the latest version of Audacity on my Chromebook, taking one step closer to disconnecting completely from other OS ecosystems. We are Chrome OS purists for the most part, but we do still rely on a Macbook for video editing … [Read more...] about How to add the Sid “unstable” repository and get the latest Linux apps on your Chromebook
The Chromebook virtual keyboard will get a facelift in Chrome OS 85
It's been over 4 months since we first caught a glimpse of the new Chrome OS virtual keyboard in the Developer Channel. This updated keyboard, at the time, came with two specific new features: a resizable floating keyboard and individual key borders. At the time, we thought those would both arrive … [Read more...] about The Chromebook virtual keyboard will get a facelift in Chrome OS 85
Google’s ‘Phone Hub’ will deliver deeper integration for Android phones and Chromebooks
One of the features that has been added to Chrome OS over the years is a bit of phone + Chromebook interaction. As it stands right now, if you have an Android phone connected to the same Google account as your Chromebook, you'll enjoy a few extra perks like instant tethering when Wi-Fi is absent, a … [Read more...] about Google’s ‘Phone Hub’ will deliver deeper integration for Android phones and Chromebooks
Deal Alert: 50% off the iHome Google Assistant bedside speaker
Any of you who frequent Chrome Unboxed may know that my favorite smart display is still the tiny Lenovo Smart Clock. The 4" display is the perfect bedside companion but that doesn't mean it's without shortcomings. Unlike other most smart displays, you can't cast a video to the Lenovo and due to its … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: 50% off the iHome Google Assistant bedside speaker
Yes, AirPods Pro work very well with a Chromebook
Since we put out our video not too long ago where I admitted to finally breaking down and buying a set of AirPods Pro, I've had quite a few questions in regards to using these wireless earbuds with a Chromebook. As many of you already know, I don't own a whole lot of Apple hardware. I have an iPad … [Read more...] about Yes, AirPods Pro work very well with a Chromebook
Deal Alert: Kingdom: New Lands, Dandara, She Sees Red and 25 more Google Play Games on sale this week!
This week, we've got a few special picks for you to play on your Chromebook or Android phone! Most of these deals are new, but some are still on sale for a few more days from last week's sale. Our favorites include Kingdom: New Lands, Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition and She Sees Red which is an … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Kingdom: New Lands, Dandara, She Sees Red and 25 more Google Play Games on sale this week!
Snapdragon Chromebook ‘Lazor’ shows Pixel 4a-like speeds in Geekbench
One of the places we keep a regular eye on is the Geekbench results page. As time passes in 2020 and we just keep adding more and more in-development Chromebooks to our list of devices we're tracking, it becomes a bigger undertaking each and every month to try and find new nuggets of info on all … [Read more...] about Snapdragon Chromebook ‘Lazor’ shows Pixel 4a-like speeds in Geekbench
How to add Dropbox to your Chromebook’s Files App
Chrome OS is making it easier and easier to access all of you various files that live in the cloud. Obviously, all of your Google Drive storage is accessible by default right there in your Chromebook's Files app but third-party applications such as Box and One Drive have played well with Chrome OS … [Read more...] about How to add Dropbox to your Chromebook’s Files App
