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
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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
Hint from Chrome OS 83 shows signs of system dark mode on the way
Dark mode showed up for the Chrome browser some time ago, but for reasons unknown to us, dark mode never fully made it over to Chrome OS. In fact, there were some clear flags available the last time we talked about dark mode being near for Chromebooks back in October and the main one that turned on … [Read more...] about Hint from Chrome OS 83 shows signs of system dark mode on the way
Chrome OS 81 rollout paused because all the things are broken
For the second time this year, Chrome OS has rolled out a milestone release only to have it paused due to underlying bugs in the software. The last time this happened was when the long-overdue Chrome OS 80 release launched in early March. Roughly 12 hours after it launched, the update server was … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 81 rollout paused because all the things are broken
Chrome OS 81 is rolling out for most Chromebooks right now, right on time
Due to the current state of affairs, Google chose to breifly halt Chrome and Chrome OS development a few weeks back and this presented a few changes in the schedule as things got back to business shortly thereafter. First up, Chrome and Chrome OS 82 hit the chopping block and were completely done … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 81 is rolling out for most Chromebooks right now, right on time
