Just as Google is wont to do, they have gone and added customized search results for yet another popular entity: Friends. Though the internet is continuously split on whether or not 'Friends' is a worthwhile show to keep around or just a 90's relic that needs to be removed from the common … [Read more...] about Google ‘Friends Ross’ and if you’re a fan of the show, just enjoy yourself
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Google Store joins the refurb train: Pixelbooks and Google Wifi available now
Refurbished Chromebooks and electronics in general can often save users a significant amount of money but we frequently warn our readers to make sure they know and trust that the seller will back the device. Often times, it is possible to purchase a "renewed" Chromebook and slap on a third-party … [Read more...] about Google Store joins the refurb train: Pixelbooks and Google Wifi available now
You can now enable Chrome OS 78’s lockscreen media control widget
We wrote about the upcoming lock screen media controls coming to Chrome OS back in July and filed the feature away since that point. Don't get me wrong, I love the idea of being able to see what is playing on my Chromebook as I approach it from the lock screen, but after seeing the feature being … [Read more...] about You can now enable Chrome OS 78’s lockscreen media control widget
Official ASUS Chromebook Flip C433 landing page offers more insights, raises more questions
The ride that the ASUS Chromebook C433 has been on over the past couple weeks has been quite the wild one. From an out of the way database find by our own Gabriel Brangers to the FCC filing and leaked retail images that appeared shortly after, this device went from non-existent to fully-leaked in a … [Read more...] about Official ASUS Chromebook Flip C433 landing page offers more insights, raises more questions
Chromecast feature lands on Files by Google Beta
There is no shortage of file managers for you phone out there. The average user probably uses the one that came preloaded on your mobile device and never gives it a second thought. Finickier types, such as myself, opt to use a third-party file manager simply because they can offer a variety of extra … [Read more...] about Chromecast feature lands on Files by Google Beta
Chrome OS 77 is bringing a big upgrade to the Files App
In a project that is a bit over a year in the making, Google is updating the way the Files App on Chrome OS works in the background, and it should make for a much better experience across the board for users. Though this is a relatively significance back-end upgrade, you'd be hard pressed to really … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 77 is bringing a big upgrade to the Files App
Chrome OS begins prepping for Intel’s 10nm+ Tiger Lake CPU
Intel has finally, to some degree, sorted out their 10nm CPU process and Ice Lake devices are slowly making their way into various marketing channels in the form of new Windows devices. For whatever reason, Chrome OS developers have made the decision to skip the first generation of 10nm chips in … [Read more...] about Chrome OS begins prepping for Intel’s 10nm+ Tiger Lake CPU
Deal Alert: Grab a Nest Hub Max and save 15% or get a free Home Mini
Google's latest smart display, the Nest Hub Max, has been on the market barely a week but there are already some deals popping up that can save you some money. We haven't had a chance to do a full review of the 10" #MadeByGoogle smart display but the reception from most have been positive thus far. … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Grab a Nest Hub Max and save 15% or get a free Home Mini
Google Photos adds same-day prints and some cool new features
Google Photos is one of those apps that I recommend all the time. It works perfectly on any device and is simply the best way to store and share photos. The crew here at Chrome Unboxed all use it to quickly share work photos, but I also now have my whole family on board. I love getting a … [Read more...] about Google Photos adds same-day prints and some cool new features
New HP Chromebook x360 12 appears pre-launch with better looks, better processor, and 3:2 screen
I'm going to just get this out there right off the bat: I was harsh on the HP x360 a couple years ago. Not the x360 14 that I'm quite fond of, but the smaller 11.6-inch version that was made for school students. The same model, as it would turn out, that my daughter uses on the daily in her … [Read more...] about New HP Chromebook x360 12 appears pre-launch with better looks, better processor, and 3:2 screen
Nest may be prepping a new hybrid Wifi w/Google Assistant
A few weeks ago, we were recording an episode of The Chrome Cast and taking stabs at what surprises Google may have up their sleeves at the now confirmed October hardware event. My guess was a refreshed Google Home Mini that now appears to be on its way in the form of a subtle but welcome new model … [Read more...] about Nest may be prepping a new hybrid Wifi w/Google Assistant
Chrome OS 78 will enable more advanced external drive options
While Chrome OS works with a wide variety of file system formats, that isn't the case across the board for every operating system. Old versions of Windows, for instance, won't work with the newer NTFS files system but Windows 10 supports FAT32, exFAT and NTFS. MacOS doesn't fully work with NTFS … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 78 will enable more advanced external drive options
