Over the years, we've seen Chromebooks tested with discrete GPUs (dGPU) in the Chromium repositories, but they have always been AMD devices and we've never really come across any proof that we could expect to see them in production any time soon. The AMD devices we currently see in the market are … [Read more...] about ‘Mushu’ could be the first Chromebook to utilize a discrete GPU
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Get this rugged Chromebook with 5 years of updates for only $99
Do you need a Chromebook? Do you have $100? Well, today is your lucky day. Okay, in all seriousness, this probably isn't going to be a device you'll want to use as your daily driver around the office. For the kids, however, the Lenovo Chromebook 100e could be the perfect companion for around the … [Read more...] about Get this rugged Chromebook with 5 years of updates for only $99
‘Mushu’ is a new 10th-gen Intel Chromebook that may get Project Athena certification
It already seems like its been too long since we had our hands-on time with the first pair of Project Athena certified Chromebooks at CES 2020. The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook and the ASUS Chromebook Flip C436 clearly represent the first wave of the new high-end Chromebook efforts from both … [Read more...] about ‘Mushu’ is a new 10th-gen Intel Chromebook that may get Project Athena certification
Chrome OS may soon add a “Show Password” toggle on login screen
I'm the worst when it comes to updating my passwords. As a matter of fact, I used the same password for my main Google account for probably three-plus years before finally picking a new one sometime last year. Having used the same password for so long, my muscle memory allowed me to type my … [Read more...] about Chrome OS may soon add a “Show Password” toggle on login screen
Don’t miss out on claiming your free 6-month Squid Pro subscription
Without question, Squid is the best handwriting app available on a Chromebook. Having been on board with Chrome OS and Android apps since the early days, Squid has only gotten better over time. More than any other app in the Play Store, Squid takes pen input on Chromebooks seriously and delivers … [Read more...] about Don’t miss out on claiming your free 6-month Squid Pro subscription
As a platform, Stadia is simply unmatched for web-based game streaming
I spent a good bit of my weekend revisiting the options available to me for streaming games online. After seeing some news about NVidia's GForce Now possibly being available soon for only $5 a month, it got me wondering again about the viability of other streaming services that look to leverage … [Read more...] about As a platform, Stadia is simply unmatched for web-based game streaming
At $200 off, this Pixelbook deal is nearing the price we’d like to see
When the Pixelbook was first announced, we were first in line to defend the price tag that was well North of $1000 if you opted for anything aside from the base model. Fast forward two years and we have a lot of new hardware headed our way that, honestly, is going to dethrone the Pixelbook as the … [Read more...] about At $200 off, this Pixelbook deal is nearing the price we’d like to see
Big savings on a big, powerful HP Chromebook get you a Core i5 on a budget
HP's large Chromebook 15 has been an odd release to say the least. First, it showed up without any prior knowledge back in April right after Acer unveiled the first-ever Chromebook with a numeric keypad. After its reveal, it took about two months for the first sightings of retail availability to … [Read more...] about Big savings on a big, powerful HP Chromebook get you a Core i5 on a budget
Deal Alert: Grab this battery-powered portable ASUS monitor and save $50
We've tested a lot of external monitors here at the Chrome Unboxed office, A LOT. There are so many options out there on the market, it's practically impossible to differentiate between the massive number of white label displays out there and even more difficult to tell you which ones will work well … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Grab this battery-powered portable ASUS monitor and save $50
Stream Super Bowl LIV for free with your Chromecast and FOX
The 54th Super Bowl is a little over an hour away and chances are good that you've already settled into a comfy chair or barstool to watch the 49ers and the Chiefs decide who's King of the NFL. If you haven't and you're looking for a way to watch the big game, FOX has a variety of options that will … [Read more...] about Stream Super Bowl LIV for free with your Chromecast and FOX
Chrome OS is adding new OOBE for pairing Bluetooth peripherals
In the ongoing effort to make Chrome OS a polished, well-rounded platform, a year and a half old bug is getting some attention that will make the out of box experience of pairing Bluetooth devices feel a bit less antiquated. As reported by Kevin Tofel of About Chromebooks, the feature has been in … [Read more...] about Chrome OS is adding new OOBE for pairing Bluetooth peripherals
5 tips to clean up your Chromebook and keep it running fast
It’s no secret that we love Chromebooks and truly believe in the future of cloud computing. Chromebooks are awesome for many reasons and they make great daily computers because they boot up in seconds, you don’t have to spend half your day updating the operating system, and are simple to use. You … [Read more...] about 5 tips to clean up your Chromebook and keep it running fast
