If you're like me, the first thought that just crossed your mind was "what in the world is Jasper Lake?" Maybe not but when the commit crossed my path yesterday with the reference "chipset-jsl", I was confused, to say the least. We track a lot of devices here at Chrome Unboxed and in doing so, there … [Read more...] about Chrome OS begins support for Intel’s Jasper Lake processors
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2019 Chrome Unboxed Holiday Gift Guide
As the holidays are quickly approaching, we are all looking for a unique gift that shows how much we care for those friends and family closest to us. It is particularly hard to find gifts for those techie people on your list who seem to always have the newest gadget, so the staff here at Chrome … [Read more...] about 2019 Chrome Unboxed Holiday Gift Guide
Chrome 79 adds better phishing protection and integrated password checkup
Chrome 79 for Android and Desktop arrived this week and with the updated, Google has added and enhanced a couple of features to keep your online browsing sessions a little more secure. The updates began rolling out on Tuesday and will be making their way to users over the next few days. Password … [Read more...] about Chrome 79 adds better phishing protection and integrated password checkup
Google’s RCS Chat now widely available and you can use it on your Chromebook too
Just yesterday, Google made good on a promise from about a month ago when they announced that RCS Chat (the data-driven replacement for SMS text messages) would finally begin arriving on Android phones with or without carrier involvement. While I'm not sure exactly how this is happening, it seems … [Read more...] about Google’s RCS Chat now widely available and you can use it on your Chromebook too
This is the best 15-inch Chromebook for your money [VIDEO]
I've said it again and again: price informs our opinions of a device. When there are multiple decent options, the more affordable one tends to be favored over the others. Regardless of whether you are a deal seeker or just a general shopper, everyone loves a great deal. Though this 15-inch … [Read more...] about This is the best 15-inch Chromebook for your money [VIDEO]
Chromebook Tip Tuesday: The best Chromebook trackpad gesture most people don’t know about [VIDEO]
One of my absolute favorite parts of using Chrome OS over the years has undoubtedly been the trackpad gestures. In a time when Windows didn't really support any sort of gestures on its terrible selection of available trackpads, Chromebooks entered the scene with input methods that were much closer … [Read more...] about Chromebook Tip Tuesday: The best Chromebook trackpad gesture most people don’t know about [VIDEO]
The latest Linux kernel is headed to Chromebooks in the very near future and that’s a big deal
For those of you who may not be familiar with the subject, Google's Chrome OS that powers millions of Chromebooks is built on the Linux kernel. I'll save you the long-winded explanation of what the Linux kernel is and how it works for two reasons. One, it would take all day. Two, I'm not a developer … [Read more...] about The latest Linux kernel is headed to Chromebooks in the very near future and that’s a big deal
What the upcoming Snapdragon Chromebook ‘Trogdor’ could look like
Since Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit last week, we've been digging around in the commits a bit more looking for more clues surrounding the 'Trogdor' baseboard that is housing the Qualcomm SC7180 processor. That processor, if you recall, is thought to be the new Snapdragon 7c chip that was just … [Read more...] about What the upcoming Snapdragon Chromebook ‘Trogdor’ could look like
These popular security and shopping extensions aren’t as safe as you might think
Browser extensions can be awesome tools to enhance productivity, security and even online shopping but the unfortunate reality is that these "add-ons" can often be wolves in sheep's clothing. In some cases, extensions from the Chrome Web Store and other browser shops can carry with them malicious … [Read more...] about These popular security and shopping extensions aren’t as safe as you might think
Upcoming Chromebook ‘Jinlon’ getting a mysterious feature we’ve not seen before
It isn't often these days that we see a new Chromebook board show up with a feature we've never seen in a Chrome OS device. With the 'Hatch' family of devices on the way and their laundry list of features we're already aware of, it almost feels as though there's not much left to learn about these … [Read more...] about Upcoming Chromebook ‘Jinlon’ getting a mysterious feature we’ve not seen before
Google Photos getting the ability to add blur to any photo on Pixel first
Google has announced today that over and above the standard monthly security updates, Pixel users can now expect to receive larger updates to make their phones more useful via Pixel feature drops. According to Google: Your phone should get better over time. Your Pixel automatically updates … [Read more...] about Google Photos getting the ability to add blur to any photo on Pixel first
How to install Microsoft Outlook on a Chromebook as a PWA
One of the issues many adults face when choosing to try out a Chromebook is the integration - or lack thereof - with known software properties like Microsoft Office. For users in my general age bracket, we all grew up using Windows in school, college, and then in a work environment. We used it … [Read more...] about How to install Microsoft Outlook on a Chromebook as a PWA
