One of the most unusual but also most versatile Chrome OS devices ever produced is ASUS Chromebit (CS10). In its heyday, the tiny PC on a stick was capable of turning your TV or HDMI monitor into a full-blown Chrome OS desktop. While the Chromebit is still capable of running Chrome OS, the aging … [Read more...] about How To: Factory reset your ASUS Chromebit for managed enrollment
Support our independent tech coverage. Chrome Unboxed is written by real people, for real people—not search algorithms. Join Chrome Unboxed Plus for just $2 a month to get an ad-free experience, access to our private Discord, and more. Learn more about membership here.
START FREE TRIAL (MONTHLY)START FREE TRIAL (ANNUAL)
Google sets a roadmap for blocking insecure downloads in Chrome
The latest update to the Chrome browser took another step forward towards creating a more secure web experience for users by forcing audio and video to use HTTPS connections or else be blocked. In ongoing efforts to protect users from unsafe downloads, Google's developers have now laid the … [Read more...] about Google sets a roadmap for blocking insecure downloads in Chrome
Poetic Cases launches Indiegogo to fund new Explorer case for Pixel Slate
Chromebook users have very strong opinions about Google's Pixel Slate. While it's easy to fall in love with the premium hardware, many (like myself) find the tablet to limited as a true all-in-one device to condone the hefty price tag that can flirt with $2,000 if you opt for the Core i7 model and … [Read more...] about Poetic Cases launches Indiegogo to fund new Explorer case for Pixel Slate
Google Duo gets down to business with picture-in-picture coming to the web
When Google first debuted its now-defunct messaging app Allo on the heels of Duo video messaging, I honestly thought that the latter would be the one to find itself on the chopping block. I don't use video calling much and I really didn't see a lot of merits that would support Duo being a success. … [Read more...] about Google Duo gets down to business with picture-in-picture coming to the web
Chromebooks could be getting this useful Macbook feature soon
When it comes to desktop UI, Chrome OS is clearly the baby of the bunch. Its lifespan is only a fraction of more-established players like Windows, Mac OS, and Linux, but the development cycle for it is so regular that we're seeing the maturation happen much quicker than expected. Make no mistake, … [Read more...] about Chromebooks could be getting this useful Macbook feature soon
New 12nm+ AMD Ryzen Chromebook ‘Morphius’ begins development
On this week's episode of The Chrome Cast, we discussed the very good possibility that Chromebooks could soon feature discrete GPUs. Robby uncovered a new device in development that clearly references a dGPU and that led us to throw out some theory about Chrome OS and the ability to utilize external … [Read more...] about New 12nm+ AMD Ryzen Chromebook ‘Morphius’ begins development
The Chrome Cast 47: NVIDIA GeForce Now arrives and to challenge Stadia
This week on The Chrome Cast, our sights are set on NVIDIA's suprisingly-good game streaming service - GeForce NOW - that came out of beta status and took the tech world by storm. In the Face of Stadia's current doldrums of waning player engagement and lacking new game announcements, it seems that … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 47: NVIDIA GeForce Now arrives and to challenge Stadia
Google Photos sharing feature has drastically improved
Every now and then, there is an update that fundamentally changes the way you use an app or piece of software without taking away from its core functionality. Google Photos has always been an app that we recommend everyone use on their devices to store and organize photos and it does that core … [Read more...] about Google Photos sharing feature has drastically improved
YouTube Music migration for Google Play Music users could be coming soon
According to a report from 9to5 Google, the time for the eventual transition from Google Play Music to YouTube Music could finally be near. 9to5 has two sources inside Google who are talking not only about the promised migration tools, but also about a mid 2020 timeline that includes not only a … [Read more...] about YouTube Music migration for Google Play Music users could be coming soon
Score this Vizio soundbar and subwoofer with built-in Chromecast and save $120
Soundbars are a dime a dozen these days but finding one that's compatible with the Google Assistant and features quality audio at a fair price can be a bit of a crapshoot. Sure, you could spend thousands and get an ultra-premium 5.1 surround sound setup but if you're like me, that's overkill for the … [Read more...] about Score this Vizio soundbar and subwoofer with built-in Chromecast and save $120
Pixelbook vs. Pixelbook Go: choosing the best Google Chromebook [VIDEO]
We get requests for versus videos all the time, but there are scenarios where these types of videos provide lots of interest and intrigue, and situations where they just don't make sense. We try to pit very similar devices against one another in the hopes that it helps members of our audience make … [Read more...] about Pixelbook vs. Pixelbook Go: choosing the best Google Chromebook [VIDEO]
Upcoming Comet Lake Chromebooks ‘Dragonair’ and ‘Dratini’ show up in Geekbench with wide range of processors
Back in December, we reported on the appearance of 'Dratini' showing up in Geekbench results with some pretty massive hardware on board. With a 10th-gen Core i7 and 16GB of RAM, it was clear at that time 'Dratini' was set to be a top-tier variant of the 'Hatch' baseboard family of upcoming … [Read more...] about Upcoming Comet Lake Chromebooks ‘Dragonair’ and ‘Dratini’ show up in Geekbench with wide range of processors
