It has been a busy morning here at the Chrome Unboxed office. Robby made the move over to the Dev channel yesterday and discovered a plethora of new and updated features. Some we've been expecting but others are appearing for the first time and a massive update to the Linux terminal is one of the … [Read more...] about The Linux terminal is getting a major overhaul and new features in Chrome OS 82
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Chromebooks getting a full refresh to the out of box experience
With the upcoming Chromebooks we expect in the coming few weeks (Samsung Galaxy Chromebook, ASUS Chromebook Flip C436, and the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet), it feels a lot like Chrome OS is getting cleaned up and prepared a bit more for mass consumption. What, with the tablet-based changes on the way, the … [Read more...] about Chromebooks getting a full refresh to the out of box experience
Here’s a first look at the redesigned next-gen Files app for Chrome OS
The humble Chrome OS Files app has remained largely unchanged for many years at this point. While not the most functional thing in the world, it does its job fairly well, has picked up new features and abilities over time, and is simply one of those system apps you don't give a ton of thought to … [Read more...] about Here’s a first look at the redesigned next-gen Files app for Chrome OS
Oh, Glorious Day. Chromebooks are getting Print and Scan management
Chrome OS and printing have had a long, tumultuous relationship and that's a shame because Chromebooks have solidified their place in education and have now set their sights on the enterprise and consumer markets. That's not to say Chrome OS hasn't made advances in the printing department. With … [Read more...] about Oh, Glorious Day. Chromebooks are getting Print and Scan management
How to set up the Apple Magic Trackpad 2 on your Chromebook now that the Brydge C-Type is no more
Now that the Brydge C-Touch wireless trackpad is out of the picture, we thought it a good time to return to the Magic Trackpad 2 from Apple and give it a spin once again. We uncovered the addition of this accessory to Chrome OS a long time ago and in the time since, the Magic Trackpad has only … [Read more...] about How to set up the Apple Magic Trackpad 2 on your Chromebook now that the Brydge C-Type is no more
Coronavirus and the silver lining of a digitally connected workplace
At this point, there's no escaping the reality of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus that is spreading quickly and causing all sorts of mixed emotions. From mass panic to general malaise, there is a wide span of reactions to this outbreak, but I'm not here to discuss who's right, who's wrong or even … [Read more...] about Coronavirus and the silver lining of a digitally connected workplace
Chrome is working on a “Safety Check” for extensions
The Chrome Web Store, sadly, is sort of the Wild Wild West when it comes to safety and security. As much as it pains me to say, Google has done a very poor job of policing the shop that houses more than 200,000 extensions and web apps. Multiple times a year, we hear and report on numerous extensions … [Read more...] about Chrome is working on a “Safety Check” for extensions
Lenovo brings AMD to its rugged Chromebook lineup
Nearly a year ago to the day, we discovered that Lenovo was quietly refreshing their EDU Chromebook lineup with the newer Gemini Lake processors from Intel as well as recycling the ARM-based MediaTek chipset that has powered quite of few of the companies Chromebooks. Well, while I was digging around … [Read more...] about Lenovo brings AMD to its rugged Chromebook lineup
This upcoming feature for Chromebooks will make app removal much more seamless
If you've ever owned any device that can install apps in any way, shape or form, you are familiar with the opposite action as well: the uninstall. It's a normal function of any device these days, and it is a function that users expect a certain consistency from. No different than the process was … [Read more...] about This upcoming feature for Chromebooks will make app removal much more seamless
Google may be launching an Android TV-powered Chromecast Ultra with a Remote
For about as long as we've been covering Google products, one of the most common non-Chrome OS searches that bring users to our site revolves around Chromecast remotes. As a matter of fact, it's the number two search term over the past six months and is in the top ten of our lifetime queries. … [Read more...] about Google may be launching an Android TV-powered Chromecast Ultra with a Remote
Installing the latest version of Inkscape on Chrome OS just got a whole lot easier
We use Gravit Designer on the daily as our go-to vector editing and design tool but for a long time, Inkscape was always in the old tool bag. Problem was, using Inkscape on Chrome OS in the past required Crouton and the unofficial path to dual-booting Linux on your Chromebook. With the advent of the … [Read more...] about Installing the latest version of Inkscape on Chrome OS just got a whole lot easier
Chrome OS 80 makes graphic intensive Linux apps so much better
As we've seen in the past few months, Linux apps on Chrome OS have come a long way. There's still work to be done and there are new features that are on the way or that have just launched, but the overall feel of Linux apps on Chromebooks is way more cohesive than it was just 6 months ago. If … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 80 makes graphic intensive Linux apps so much better
