Yesterday, I covered installing Snaps on Chrome OS and come to the conclusion that the "standalone" Linux apps and Chromebooks weren't quite ready to play nice. In that article, I mentioned that I had covered installing Flatpaks and AppImages but that wasn't 100% accurate. We have discussed how to … [Read more...] about Getting started with Linux AppImages on your Chromebook
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Comcast offers two months of free Internet Essentials for eligible families, opens Wifi hotspots to all
Much like many districts across the country, our local schools sent home surveys last week to see how many households would be capable of providing "non-traditional instruction" for the kiddos. Put simply, schools are looking to provide online lessons as thousands of institutions have closed their … [Read more...] about Comcast offers two months of free Internet Essentials for eligible families, opens Wifi hotspots to all
All the new features we’ve found thus far coming to Chrome OS 82 [VIDEO]
This last week has been crazy for a variety of reasons, but one of the contributing factors for us here at Chrome Unboxed was the slew of new stuff that we stumbled across in Chrome OS 82. Hopping over to the Developer Channel is a normal thing for us around the office, and this particular trip was … [Read more...] about All the new features we’ve found thus far coming to Chrome OS 82 [VIDEO]
Yes, you can install Snap packages on Chrome OS, but it’s not great
Before we go any deeper with this, I'd like to confess that I am in no way an expert on Linux. Since the Crostini project first emerged and brought Linux applications to Chrome OS, I have been quite busy researching the various Linux distros and more specifically, how apps are packaged and handled … [Read more...] about Yes, you can install Snap packages on Chrome OS, but it’s not great
Extensions Toolbar is here in Chrome OS 82 to de-clutter your browser
I had to search a bit to find where we last talked about the upcoming Chrome Extension toolbar. This feature, first uncovered in April 2019, is a simple concept that can have a pretty big impact on your omnibar's real estate. Instead of all your extensions robbing precious room next to your URL … [Read more...] about Extensions Toolbar is here in Chrome OS 82 to de-clutter your browser
The Chrome Cast 52: Chrome OS 82, AUE updates, and Chromecast remotes
This week on The Chrome Cast, we're all over the place. From a slew of new features coming in Chrome OS 82 (there are many) to the extension of the Google Chromebook Auto Update Policy possibly on the way for many more devices to a possible Chromecast Ultra with controller support, there was a ton … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 52: Chrome OS 82, AUE updates, and Chromecast remotes
On The Run To 100K: want a Google Pixel 4?
As you might have heard already, we have already achieved our first goal of 90,000 subscribers on Youtube thanks to a flood of new subscribers in the first week of starting our giveaway. We are quickly approaching our next goal of 95,000 and this prize is a big one: we are giving away a Google Pixel … [Read more...] about On The Run To 100K: want a Google Pixel 4?
Older Chromebooks are starting to get Google’s new 8-year Auto Update Policy
Back in mid-January, Google decided to announce its plans for extending the AUE (auto update policy) for new Chromebooks relesed in 2020. That new policy would affect any new Chrome OS device that hits the market this year, effectively guaranteeing buyers regular updates on these new devices until … [Read more...] about Older Chromebooks are starting to get Google’s new 8-year Auto Update Policy
Loom screen recorder cuts prices and removes limits for remote workers, teachers
As businesses and schools around the world try to deal with remote work, our recommended screen recording service has stepped in and announced some changes that make their software more accessible to everyone who might be stuck at home. In a blog post today, Loom announced they are removing … [Read more...] about Loom screen recorder cuts prices and removes limits for remote workers, teachers
The Linux terminal is getting a major overhaul and new features in Chrome OS 82
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
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
