• The best budget Chromebooks for less than $400

    The best budget Chromebooks for less than $400

    Here at Chrome Unboxed, we’re dedicated to helping you make informed purchase decisions. We have spent countless hours researching, testing, and evaluating Chromebooks so that we can help our readers find the perfect Chromebook for them.


  • The Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 drops all the way down to $349

    A few days ago, the excellent Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 dropped down to its usual sale price of $369. It’s a notable drop and one that – when it does appear – is worth a look.


  • Getting started with Google Password Manager

    Getting started with Google Password Manager

    If you’re still trying to remember all of your passwords and then type ’em into sites by hand, let me tell you: You’re doing it wrong.


  • Stay Secure and Unrestricted: Essential Tips for Using a VPN on Your Chromebook Laptop

    If you use a Chromebook, you probably appreciate speed, security, and ease of use. Adding a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to your Chromebook, however, can offer an additional degree of protection when it comes to online privacy.


  • Beta Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

    Hello All,The Beta channel has been updated to 131.0.6778.75 (Platform version: 16063.32.0) for most ChromeOS devices.If you find new issues, please let us know one of the following ways:File a bugVisit our Chrome OS communitiesGeneral: Chromebook Help CommunityBeta Specific: ChromeOS Beta Help CommunityReport an issue or send feedback on ChromeInterested in switching channels? Find out how.Google ChromeOS.


  • Chrome Dev for Desktop Update

    The Dev channel has been updated to 133.0.6835.3 for Windows, Mac and Linux.A partial list of changes is available in the Git log. Interested in switching release channels? Find out how. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.


  • Chrome Beta for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 132 (132.0.6834.5) for Android. It’s now available on Google Play.You can see a partial list of the changes in the Git log. For details on new features, check out the Chromium blog, and for details on web platform updates, check here.


  • Chrome Dev for Android Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Dev 133 (133.0.6835.0) for Android. It’s now available on Google Play.You can see a partial list of the changes in the Git log. For details on new features, check out the Chromium blog, and for details on web platform updates, check here.


  • How To Switch Off Caps Lock on Chromebook?

    How To Switch Off Caps Lock on Chromebook?

    On a Chromebook, you’ll find that the Caps Lock key is replaced with a Search key, easily recognized by its magnifying glass icon. Many new users notice the lack of a dedicated Caps Lock key, which can feel unfamiliar.


  • Live metrics in Performance panel #DevToolTips

    Learn how to compare what you as the developer see in DevTools with field data as experienced by real users. Watch more DevTools Tips → https://goo.gle/DevToolsTips Subscribe to Chrome for Developers → https://goo.gle/ChromeDevs #DevToolTips #ChromeForDevelopers #Chrome Products Mentioned: Chrome DevTools


  • Cloud CISO Perspectives: The high security cost of legacy tech

    Welcome to the first Cloud CISO Perspectives for November 2024. Today I’m joined by Andy Wen, Google Cloud’s senior director of product management for Google Workspace, to discuss a new Google survey into the high security costs of legacy tech.


  • Transforming DoD’s data utilization with generative AI

    Transforming DoD’s data utilization with generative AI

    Generative AI presents both immense opportunities and challenges for the Department of Defense (DoD). The potential to enhance situational awareness, streamline tasks, and improve decision-making is significant.


  • All Chromebook and ChromeOS Flex users get Gemini Advanced free for 3 months

    This fall has been great for Chromebooks and ChromeOS in general. We’ve had new hardware arrive and tons of great updates to the OS in the past two versions.


  • Pixel Phone app real-time Scam Detection is rolling out in Beta

    Remember that awesome real-time Scam Detection feature Google demoed at I/O 2024 back in May? Well, it’s finally rolling out to Google’s phones from Pixel 6 and newer – in the beta version of the Google Phone app, anyway.


  • The Chromebook overview mode is getting a quick-glance weather widget

    Since the debut and semi-slow roll-out of ChromeOS 130, I’m sure many of you have noticed and used the new overview mode feature.


  • Microsoft 365 Copilot goes monthly for a 5% premium and annual commitment

    Other subscriptions also set for updates in the name of ‘cash flow flexibility’ Microsoft is introducing flexible billing for Microsoft 365 Copilot starting next month to spread the cost of an annual subscription. For a price.…


  • Exploring Poker on Chromebooks: A New Era of Gaming

    Exploring Poker on Chromebooks: A New Era of Gaming

    In recent years, the world of online gaming has witnessed a significant transformation, with poker emerging as a popular choice among enthusiasts. As technology continues to evolve, so does the accessibility of these games.


  • Meet the floating Android note app of the future

    Meet the floating Android note app of the future

    Time for a brutal truth any productivity connoisseur can confirm: At a certain point, once you’ve seen one note-taking app, you’ve kinda seen ’em all. I mean, sure: We’ve got some commendably compelling choices when it comes to note-taking apps on Android.


  • Dev Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

     The Dev channel is being updated to OS version 132.0.6834.0 (Platform version 16093.2.0) for most ChromeOS devices. If you find new issues, please let us know one of the following waysFile a bugVisit our ChromeOS communitiesGeneral: Chromebook Help CommunityBeta Specific: ChromeOS Beta Help CommunityReport an issue or send feedback on ChromeInterested in switching channels? Find out how.


  • Five9 ups the intelligence level of its virtual agents

    Contact-center-as-a-service provider Five9 Inc. today said it has expanded the Genius AI suite it announced in August with intelligent virtual agents that incorporate generative artificial intelligence and natural language processing to simulate the conversational abilities of a human.


  • Modern CSS for sites: View transitions, scroll effects, and more!

    Join Adam Argyle as he walks you through how to spruce up an e-commerce page with container queries, popovers, view transitions, scroll driven animations, and much more! Follow Along! Workshop repository on Github → https://goo.gle/3ArULEJ Try IDX → https://goo.gle/4fBz4Rs Resources: Bramus course on Scroll Driven Animation → https://goo.


  • Google’s Gemini Gems are a hit, and they are getting even more powerful

    Google just dropped some new features that make their already-useful Gemini Gems even more impressive. If you aren’t yet familiar with Gemini’s custom Gems, think of them as specialized AI assistants tailored to your specific and evolving needs.


  • Chrome Beta for Desktop Update

    The Chrome team is excited to announce the promotion of Chrome 132 to the Beta channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. Chrome 132.0.6834.


  • How GitLab and Google Cloud Marketplace streamline deployment and improve customer satisfaction

    Organizations are increasingly turning to cloud-based security solutions to protect their data and streamline workflows in today’s digital landscape. These solutions provide flexible, scalable options that enhance security without compromising efficiency. The partnership between Google LLC and GitLab Inc.


  • Finally, Chromebook Plus devices are now all on ChromeOS 130

    It’s been a bit of a long ride this time around, hasn’t it? With ChromeOS technically rolling out back around October 30th, the two weeks its taken for it to actually arrive for most Chromebook Plus devices have felt like an eternity.


  • CSS light-dark function

    Now you can define different colors for light and dark themes directly in CSS. No more checking for color preferences in JavaScript! Discover the power of the CSS light-dark function for effortlessly switching color schemes. Resources: Baseline → https://goo.gle/baseline-webdev Light-dark function → https://goo.gle/lightdark Watch more This is Baseline → https://goo.


  • 65,000 nodes and counting: Google Kubernetes Engine is ready for trillion-parameter AI models

    As generative AI evolves, we’re beginning to see the transformative potential it is having across industries and our lives.


  • At just $369, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 makes a fantastic gift

    It’s not that often that I continue looking on Chromebooks that are nearly 3 years old with such adoration. But that’s just the case with the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5.


  • How to hide your Google TV Streamer behind your TV: Two clever mounting options

    The Google TV Streamer is a fantastic upgrade over the Chromecast with Google TV, but it presents a challenge for those with wall-mounted TVs or anyone who doesn’t want the clutter of a set-top box.


  • Chrome Beta for iOS Update

    Hi everyone! We’ve just released Chrome Beta 132 (132.0.6834.4) for iOS; it’ll become available on App Store in the next few days.You can see a partial list of the changes in the Git log. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.Krishna GovindGoogle Chrome


  •  Hi, everyone! We’ve just released Chrome 131 (131.0.6778.39) for Android . It’ll become available on Google Play over the next few days. This release includes stability and performance improvements. You can see a full list of the changes in the Git log.


  • The Pixel Watch security update for November is rolling out now

    Google is finally back on track with their Pixel Watch updates. After a bit of a botched update in September when they paused the Wear OS 5 update for older devices, the November 2024 update is rolling out today.


  • Stable Channel Update for ChromeOS / ChromeOS Flex

    The Stable channel is being updated to OS version: 16033.58.0 Browser version:130.0.6723.126 for most ChromeOS devices.If you find new issues, please let us know one of the following waysFile a bugVisit our ChromeOS communitiesGeneral: Chromebook Help CommunityBeta Specific: ChromeOS Beta Help CommunityReport an issue or send feedback on ChromeInterested in switching channels? Find out how.


  • Chrome 131 is rolling out now! CSS Highlight Inheritance is changing, more CSS styling for the details element, easier print layout with page margin boxes, and there’s plenty more. Mariko Kosaka has all the details about what’s new for developers in Chrome 131. Check out https://goo.


  • Stable Channel Update for Desktop

    The Chrome team is delighted to announce the promotion of Chrome 131 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac and Linux. This will roll out over the coming days/weeks.Chrome 131.0.6778.69 (Linux)  131.0.6778.69/.70( Windows, Mac) contains a number of fixes and improvements — a list of changes is available in the log.


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