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Of all the things we share with our readers, we get some of the most positive feedback concerning our tips & tricks articles. As many aren't fully familiar with the ins and outs of Chrome OS, these articles provide interesting and useful info for new and experienced users alike.

Did you know? Your Chromebook can support a second monitor

Did you know? Your Chromebook can support a second monitor

March 1, 2021 By Gabriel Brangers Leave a Comment

Last week, we covered a handful of common misconceptions surrounding Chromebooks. Debunking some of these long-held myths got us thinking. Millions of students, employees, and general consumers have made the move to Chrome OS over the past year. Since we have lived in this ecosystem for years, it is very easy to take for granted […]

Filed Under: Accessories, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Tips & Tricks

How to switch between users on your Chromebook with a keyboard shortcut [VIDEO]

How to switch between users on your Chromebook with a keyboard shortcut [VIDEO]

February 24, 2021 By Joe Humphrey Leave a Comment

When I first started using Chromebooks after years of working on macOS, there was one part of my workflow that was missing: the ability to log into multiple Chrome browsers with separate Google accounts. On macOS, this allowed me to keep things like bookmarks, saved passwords, payment methods, and extensions separate and distinct for my […]

Filed Under: How To, News, Tips & Tricks Tagged With: videos

Chrome OS 88 Virtual Desk scrolling is terrible, but there’s a workaround until it is fixed

Chrome OS 88 Virtual Desk scrolling is terrible, but there’s a workaround until it is fixed

February 22, 2021 By Robby Payne Leave a Comment

One of the updates that rolled out with Chrome OS 88 was an enhancement to the Virtual Desk animation speed. While I praised this upgrade before it actually arrived in the Stable Channel, the implementation that ended up in Chrome OS 88 is a bit of a mess and makes for a really bad end […]

Filed Under: Chrome OS, New & Upcoming Features, News, Tips & Tricks

3 hidden features in Chrome OS 88 you can try right now

3 hidden features in Chrome OS 88 you can try right now

February 20, 2021 By Gabriel Brangers Leave a Comment

Chrome OS 88 is officially available for all users and with this update came a set of useful new features such as tab search and the all-new Chromebook screensaver. While there are plenty of shiny new gems to play with, there are some hidden features in Chrome OS 88 that you can enable with very […]

Filed Under: Chrome OS, Chromebooks, New & Upcoming Features, Tips & Tricks, Uncategorized Tagged With: chrome os, tips and tricks

How to access the hidden Chromecast remote control in the YouTube app [VIDEO]

How to access the hidden Chromecast remote control in the YouTube app [VIDEO]

February 11, 2021 By Robby Payne Leave a Comment

There’s no denying one of the most significant upgrades with the new Chromecast with Google TV is the addition of a remote. Sure, the fact that there is a UI to move around between shows and streaming services is a big deal, too, but the real game-changer this time around is that handy remote. We’ve […]

Filed Under: Apps, Chromecast, Google TV, How To, News, Smart Home, Tips & Tricks

How to update your Chromecast w/Google TV and fix that ‘data may be corrupt’ issue

How to update your Chromecast w/Google TV and fix that ‘data may be corrupt’ issue

February 8, 2021 By Robby Payne Leave a Comment

Late in January, we ran a story on how to fix a recurring issue that has been plaguing many Chromecast w/Google TV users of late. After seeing this problem pop up for a handful of users, I began seeing it not only on our office Chromecast, but on our home device as well. Then it […]

Filed Under: Chromecast, Google TV, How To, News, Smart Home, Tips & Tricks

How to enable the new screen recording tool in Chrome OS 88

How to enable the new screen recording tool in Chrome OS 88

January 27, 2021 By Gabriel Brangers Leave a Comment

If you’re like many across the globe, you’re still steadily riding on the work from home, remote learning train. For us, one of the most exciting new features coming to Chrome OS is the built-in screen recorder that will allow users to take full or partial screen recordings without the need for a third-party app […]

Filed Under: Apps, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Tips & Tricks

The 5 best Chromecast remote shortcuts [VIDEO]

The 5 best Chromecast remote shortcuts [VIDEO]

January 20, 2021 By Robby Payne Leave a Comment

Since its debut, the new Chromecast with Google TV has been a fan favorite and the new go-to streaming dongle for many users; including all of us here at Chrome Unboxed. The addition of the remote and a proper on-screen UI to the already-great Chromecast formula has made this new streamer an easy recommend for […]

Filed Under: Chromecast, Google TV, Tips & Tricks

Quick Tip: How to disconnect your Google Drive files from your Chromebook

Quick Tip: How to disconnect your Google Drive files from your Chromebook

January 4, 2021 By Michael Perrigo Leave a Comment

Believe it or not, Chromebooks aren’t just and only cloud computing devices. Google may have created them to be that at first, and they are certainly still largely center around that philosophy, but they have become so much more over the years thanks to downloadable offline Google Play apps and even Linux programs. I’ve seen […]

Filed Under: Chrome OS, How To, Tips & Tricks

Create custom shortcuts in Chrome for any website

Create custom shortcuts in Chrome for any website

January 4, 2021 By Gabriel Brangers Leave a Comment

Shortcuts are the best thing ever when it comes to creating your own personalized workflow that increases productivity. Whether it’s keyboard shortcuts, trackpad gestures, or what have you, every user has their own way of navigating their PCs, and doing so in the Chrome browser is no exception. For quickly navigating to a specific URL, […]

Filed Under: Apps, Chrome, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Tips & Tricks

How to use Google Collections to inspire your 2021 goals and why you should

How to use Google Collections to inspire your 2021 goals and why you should

December 30, 2020 By Michael Perrigo Leave a Comment

Google’s super-secret Collections feature is slowly invading more and more of their services in the form of wishlists, watchlists, and you-name-it-lists. It allows you to collect and curate things that interest you using content from the open web – sort of like a bookmarking system, but highly visual. The main goal of Collections is to […]

Filed Under: Apps, Editorial, How To, Tips & Tricks

How to enable Nearby Sharing in Chrome OS 87 right now

How to enable Nearby Sharing in Chrome OS 87 right now

December 30, 2020 By Gabriel Brangers Leave a Comment

Nearby Sharing has been in the works on Chrome OS for nearly a year now but the project still has some kinks that need to be worked out before it’s ready for the main stage. That said, the flags needed to try out this cool new feature are in the Stable channel and you can […]

Filed Under: Apps, Chrome OS, New & Upcoming Features, Tips & Tricks

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