Last week Google rolled out Chrome and Chrome OS 52 for all supported platforms. This week, Chrome 52 for Android has received an update that promises to deliver faster video playback in your mobile browser. With the release of Chrome 52 on Android, video playback has been improved for speed … [Read more...] about Chrome 52 for Android Boasts Major Video Playback Enhancements
Quick Tips: Open Any Site As A Windowed ‘App’
With all the talk of Android Apps coming to Chrome OS this fall it is easy to forget that Chrome OS, as it stands right now, is a very capable and reliable OS. While we here at Chrome Unboxed have been eager to share and talk about all the advantages this change will bring, I feel it is necessary … [Read more...] about Quick Tips: Open Any Site As A Windowed ‘App’
App of the Week: Usecubes 3D Pixel Art
Have you ever thought, "I wish I had an app that would let me create pixel art on my Chromebook and then have it 3D printed"? If you haven't, you probably have now. You're welcome. Usecubes does exactly that. And that's why it's the Chrome Unboxed App of the Week. … [Read more...] about App of the Week: Usecubes 3D Pixel Art
Chrome Experiments: What Chrome is Capable of
Chrome Experiments is an open-source project started by Google in 2009 to showcase web-based technologies including JavaScript, HTML5, WebGL, Canvas, SVG and more. The original purpose was to test the capabilities of Google's V8 JavaScript Engine. It has since evolved into an open-source community … [Read more...] about Chrome Experiments: What Chrome is Capable of
Chrome 54 Arrives on Dev Channel for Desktop
The Developer channel of Chrome for desktop has updated to version 54 on the heels of Chrome OS 53 moving to the Beta channel. Along with bug fixes, security patches and enhancements, the Chrome Release change log contains a number of additions and updates for Android apps and webVR. … [Read more...] about Chrome 54 Arrives on Dev Channel for Desktop
Google Play Family Library Works For Chromebooks Too
In the past week, Google went live with a service it had announced back in May of this year, allowing for 'families' of Google accounts to share most purchases made across all of Google Play. I use 'family' because it is open to any 6 accounts you want to use. Friends, co-workers, or any other … [Read more...] about Google Play Family Library Works For Chromebooks Too
Quick Tips: Keyboard Shortcuts for Your Chromebook
Last week we talked about trackpad gestures on your Chromebook. Today we are going to cover a few keyboard shortcuts you can use to make your Chrome experience even more productive. While I'm sure most of your are familiar with the traditional shortcuts(i.e., ctrl+c to copy, ctrl+v to paste, ctrl+a … [Read more...] about Quick Tips: Keyboard Shortcuts for Your Chromebook
Chrome OS 53 Lands In Beta Channel
According to the Chrome Releases Blog, the Beta Channel of Chrome OS has now been updated to 53.0.2785.36 (Platform version: 8530.35.0). This update brings along with it a few very interesting things. … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 53 Lands In Beta Channel
Chromebooks: Why I’m a Believer
May I rant for a moment? I will admit, a bit ashamedly, my first experience with a Chromebook was met with a fair amount of doubt and a dash of apprehension. At the time, I was working for a major Automobile group in Central Kentucky and was rarely more than an arms reach away from my Lenovo … [Read more...] about Chromebooks: Why I’m a Believer
Charles Schwab Implementing Chromebooks
Chromebooks have had a slow and arduous fight to gain market share in the business sector. Companies have long relied on network capabilities and software designed for platforms that have longer track records. Those days may soon be coming to an end. … [Read more...] about Charles Schwab Implementing Chromebooks
Android Apps Run Smooth: Even On Slow Processors [video]
When the Google Play Store was announced for Chromebooks, we were collectively excited. Productivity and gaming have some definite holes for Chrome OS, and the idea that Android Apps could bridge that gap is quite amazing. We've talked at length about this around here (and will continue to), so … [Read more...] about Android Apps Run Smooth: Even On Slow Processors [video]
How To Use A USB 3.0 Monitor With A Chromebook [video]
Secondary monitors are a great aid to productivity, especially for devices with screens smaller than 15 inches. Extra screen real estate gives users the ability to see multiple pages of info, work between the two, and avoid moving windows around to do so. While a second-screen setup has been … [Read more...] about How To Use A USB 3.0 Monitor With A Chromebook [video]
