Well, the cat is officially out of the bag as Acer lifted the veil on the first ever Chrome OS tablet. This comes as no surprise the new form-factor is landing just in time for educational institutions who are about to make purchasing decisions for the upcoming school year. With tablets now a … [Read more...] about Sneak Peek: Chromebook Tablets Get Custom Splash Screen
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Acer Officially Debuts The First Chromebook Tablet
Well folks, the long wait for the first Chrome OS tablet has finally come to an end. We've had to sit on this for a few days, but we're so excited to announce the official unveiling of the Acer Chromebook Tab 10. Sure, we saw some leaked images and we've known for some time what this device would … [Read more...] about Acer Officially Debuts The First Chromebook Tablet
Visual Studio Code Spotted Running On Pixelbook Via Crostini Container
Just in case you haven't been around the Chrome Unboxed site lately or Chromebook news in general, let me catch you up to speed on what could be one of the biggest developments ever to come to the Chrome OS ecosystem. Containers We're not talking about Tupperware® here. No, this is something … [Read more...] about Visual Studio Code Spotted Running On Pixelbook Via Crostini Container
Deal Alert: Save $125 On The 64GB Samsung Chromebook Pro
Tired of waiting for the next big thing from the world of Chromebooks? Looking for a great deal on a sleek convertible? Best Buy has you covered. … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Save $125 On The 64GB Samsung Chromebook Pro
Google Home Max: 2 Months Later
For most products, most of the time, we unbox them when they show up at the office, spend some time with them, and then create a review. The Google Home Max has been a bit of a different beast, though. Without having a slew of new, undiscovered functionality or a unique set of specs, this speaker … [Read more...] about Google Home Max: 2 Months Later
Chrome OS 65 Is Here With Tons of New Features
According to the Chrome Releases Blog, Chrome OS 65 is now available and rolling out to "most devices." We'll get to that "most devices" part in a second, but for the majority of users, version 65 should be showing up in the form of an auto update within the next few days. We're all used to the … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 65 Is Here With Tons of New Features
3 More Chromebooks Launched By CTL
Oregon-based hardware maker CTL is on fire as of late. Dropping not only the Apollo Lake-powered, 180° J41 Chromebook but what will likely be the most cost-effective Kaby Lake Chromebox to hit the market this year. … [Read more...] about 3 More Chromebooks Launched By CTL
Chromebook Keyboard Shortcuts Getting A New Look
For many users, keyboard shortcuts are the bread and butter of a proficient workflow. If you're a Chrome OS fan, you're probably familiar with your Chromebook's popup keyboard that lists all the available shortcuts at your disposal. … [Read more...] about Chromebook Keyboard Shortcuts Getting A New Look
How Fortnite Battle Royale Could Legitimize Chromebook Gaming
In what can only be described as a perfect storm, Epic Games has found a sort of secret sauce with its hit game Fortnite. Specifically, the Battle Royale portion of the game has caught on at a fevered pitch. If you've never heard of Fortnite (or its rival, PUBG), let's take a brief look at what it … [Read more...] about How Fortnite Battle Royale Could Legitimize Chromebook Gaming
New Chromebook ‘Atlas’: Pixelbook Clone?
Q1 of 2018 is rapidly coming to an end and we have seen the release of numerous Apollo Lake Chromebooks geared toward the education market and there are even more coming down the pipeline. On top of that, Chromeboxes have made a comeback worthy of an ESPN highlight reel. … [Read more...] about New Chromebook ‘Atlas’: Pixelbook Clone?
Lock Screen Notifications Coming To Chromebooks
The slow, steady intertwining of Chrome OS and Android continues to create beneficial and worthwhile changes for our beloved OS. From material design elements to split-screen tablet functions, Chrome OS has definitely benefitted from the slowly evolving partnership. … [Read more...] about Lock Screen Notifications Coming To Chromebooks
Acer Chromebook R11 Not Charging? Here’s The Fix
If your Chromebook hasn't been taking a full charge as of late, you're not alone. It appears that a bug has found its way into the popular C738T model of the Acer Chromebook R11 and users are reporting as little as 40% battery level after a full day on the charger. … [Read more...] about Acer Chromebook R11 Not Charging? Here’s The Fix
