Just last week we came across the first in what we hope becomes a long line of progressive web applications (PWA) that can be installed directly from the Google Play Store on Chromebooks. This app happened to be Twitter and, if you've been using their pretty fantastic website/web app over the past … [Read more...] about YouTube TV is another Chromebook PWA you can install directly from the Play Store
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Changes coming to Chrome OS could help the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook battery life issues
There's no denying the brilliance of the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook. Even if you've never had a moment to get your hands on one, trust me when I say that this Chromebook is superlative in nearly every facet. Only days into the full review process, there are still things I'm working through to form … [Read more...] about Changes coming to Chrome OS could help the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook battery life issues
The Chrome Cast 56: The new wave of Chromebooks is here and we have some thoughts
This week on The Chrome Cast, our conversation largely revolves around the new generation of Chromebooks that arrived in the past couple weeks in the form of the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook and the ASUS Chromebook Flip C436. Between the review of the ASUS and the unboxing on the Samsung, there's a … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 56: The new wave of Chromebooks is here and we have some thoughts
How to fix the “add-apt-repository command not found” error in Crostini Linux
As we continue our Command Line series, we're always on the lookout for ways to try new software and alternative methods for installing Linux applications. One common instance that comes up frequently is installing software from a repository other than the default Debian Buster that comes with … [Read more...] about How to fix the “add-apt-repository command not found” error in Crostini Linux
Chrome OS 81 has arrived…again
This past Tuesday, Google made good on its adjusted calendar and released Chrome OS 81 right on schedule. With it came an impressive list of new features and updates that we've been tracking for a while. New tablet gestures, Picture-in-Picture for all Android apps, instant tethering for all were … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 81 has arrived…again
Google Fit’s fresh new design makes it easier to track your steps
In a time when most of us are stuck at home and gyms are closed, it can be hard to stay active and healthy. Many companies are trying to lend a helping hand - like Peloton extending their free trial to 90 days - and now Google has entered the conversation with a fresh new design of the Google Fit … [Read more...] about Google Fit’s fresh new design makes it easier to track your steps
Intel’s latest Atom processors could mean major boosts for budget Chromebooks
Chromebooks have come a long way from the days of the CR-48. What we consider "budget" devices are pushing benchmarks in the range of Core i3 devices from just five years ago. One of the more notable jumps in performance happened when Intel made the move from the disappointing Apollo Lake CPUs to … [Read more...] about Intel’s latest Atom processors could mean major boosts for budget Chromebooks
Here’s how to get started using Google Stadia for free right now
It can be very tempting to feel like Stadia has been a part of our general online existence for a long time at this point. Between the rumors, the beta tests, the announcement, and the eventual release, we've been talking about the whole thing for over a year now. Taking a step back, however, … [Read more...] about Here’s how to get started using Google Stadia for free right now
The Lenovo Duet Chromebook will launch in at least these 5 markets
We are in new Chromebooks season around here with the recent launches of the ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 and the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook, but I'd wager there is even more excitement building over the imminent launch of the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook. When we had our hands-on time with the … [Read more...] about The Lenovo Duet Chromebook will launch in at least these 5 markets
Linux apps are finally coming to the Samsung Chromebook Pro
I have been waiting for more than a year and a half to write this article. It seems like a lifetime ago since I penned my theory about what Google was doing with containers and Chrome OS. Since then, the Crostini Project has brought Linux apps to millions of Chromebooks and in doing so, opened up a … [Read more...] about Linux apps are finally coming to the Samsung Chromebook Pro
The Chrome Unboxed YouTube channel has passed 100,000 subscribers
It is a big day here at Chrome Unboxed as we're celebrating the achievement of a long-held goal of ours on the YouTube channel: 100,000 subscribers! From humble beginnings of shooting pretty terrible footage on my kitchen floor with a Nexus 7 tablet to the produced content we publish on a weekly … [Read more...] about The Chrome Unboxed YouTube channel has passed 100,000 subscribers
OK, let’s talk about that Samsung Galaxy Chromebook battery
At this point, I'm beginning day 3 of my review period with the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook. While we weren't able to get a reiew unit, this is one Chromebook I was excited enough about that I went out and got my hands on one the minute it became available from Best Buy on Monday morning. We've done … [Read more...] about OK, let’s talk about that Samsung Galaxy Chromebook battery
