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View this email in your browser Tired of telling your Chromebook to restore your apps on startup? Here's how to do it automatically Contents I know I’m not the only one who feels a slight annoyance every time my Chromebook asks me if I want to restore apps and my browsing session after a restart or a crash. I know that I’m a tinkerer, and you may experience this less often, but the fact that Google even offers […] Read More 5 difference between Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Web on your Chromebook Contents The most popular and widely used image editing software in the world – Adobe Photoshop – is now available on Chromebooks through a dedicated web application, and I’ve previously shown you how to access and use it. I’ve also gone and ditched my previous image editing tool Pixlr for Photoshop Web, especially since you […] Read More How to check the Android version on your Chromebook Contents It’s been a little while since the last time anyone cared that much about the specific version of Android on their Chromebook. Back in mid-2021, Android 11 and the new ARCVM container began rolling out to most Chromebooks and things have generally stayed put on that front since then. But recently, we’ve finally begun […] Read More Bard now responds in real time instead of making you wait, can also summarize emails better Contents Google is moving rather quickly with its artificial intelligence initiatives, and it’s evident every time I put my fingers on the keyboard. I’d say it’s moving too quickly, but it continues to assure us that it’s being as responsible as possible with AI like Bard and the mysterious Gemini as it can. Time will […] Read More The Chrome Cast 245: A big giveaway and the final Chromebook Plus unboxing This week on The Chrome Cast, we begin by talking about our latest giveaway: 3 Lenovo Chromebook Slim 3i Chromebooks! While these devices don’t have Chromebook Plus on the lid, they are Chromebook Plus through-and-through. As my favorite Chromebook Plus model thus far (and the first I plan to review), I’m beyond excited to be […] Read More Acer Chromebook Plus 514 unboxing: we now have every new Chromebook Plus model [VIDEO] Contents We finally have the final piece of the Chromebook Plus hardware puzzle in the house, folks! When we were in New York for the event, I figured we’d end up with all the new models, so I didn’t spend a ton of time with the devices on display. And for some reason, this particular […] Read More How to change the default search engine on your Chromebook and why you may want to Contents While I know it sounds ironic that one would use a “Google” Chromebook and not want to search Google, it’s a reality. Aside from incremental steps toward privacy, you may be interested in DuckDuckGo as a default Search provider on your laptop, or you just have a personal preference for Bing, Yahoo! or something […] Read More [Updated] How to write a novel using your Chromebook for National Novel Writing Month Contents Update: October 27, 2023 at 11:15 AM – With National Novel Writing Month just around the corner for the new year, I’ve gone ahead and added some new resources to this massive and ever-growing list! I hope you enjoy. Be sure to drop a comment with your favorite tools and resources that I may […] Read More The Pixel Tablet is getting a few Nest Hub Max features it should've launched with Contents The Pixel Tablet has been a bit of a head-scratcher since its debut. There are things to like about it for sure, but it’s overall utility has never been fully realized; and overall, it tends to feel like Google pushed this device out the door a bit faster than they should have. With few […] Read More Google Photos upcoming 'Photos stacks' feature to lump similar shots together, helping you declutter Contents Spotted by AssembleDebug on X/Twitter, Google apparently has a new feature termed “Photo Stack” in the works, and it could be the key to decluttering the massive collection of Google Photos you’ve accumulated over the years. At the very least, you could sift through them easier or assist you in eliminating shots that are […] Read More Join our Patreon community and get access to things like behind-the-scenes footage, early access to videos, private Discord server access, an ad-free experience on the mobile and desktop versions of the website, your name listed on all our YouTube videos, and monthly live stream Q&A. CLICK HERE to be a part of our community.  Copyright © 2023 Unboxed Media, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: Unboxed Media 111 W Dixie Ave Ste 200 Elizabethtown, KY 42701-1410 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.