The in-progress Sarien Chromebook looks to be a clamshell while the related Arcada device will be a 2-in-1. Yet both will have a remapped hardware keyboard that appears to bring traditional Function keys to Chrome OS and Linux.
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Using a Pixel Slate or Chromebook in tablet mode but can’t find the CTRL or ALT keys for the on-screen keyboard? Here’s the 30-second fix!
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Not everyone wants or needs a high-end Chromebook with a high-end price tag. The Acer Chromebook 15 is very basic, but this entry level laptop makes for a good first computer or secondary device.
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The newest version of Chrome OS 75 finally brings USB device support to Project Crostini. Using Linux on my Chromebook, I can even use ADB commands to a connected Android phone.
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The new Acer Chromebook 714 and 715 can withstand 4-foot drops and 132-pounds of pressure, so they’re durable. A fingerprint sensor and dedicated number pad bring security and productivity in the workplace.
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Don’t be in the dark and eaten by a grue: Here’s a brand new Chromebook reference board named Zork that will use AMD chips rivaling the latest Core i5 and i7 from Intel.
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Have you experienced system slowness or an app crash when using Hangouts video chat on your Chromebook? A bug report shows a possible issue that’s being researched for a Chrome OS 74 fix.
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Looking for a strong performing 2-in-1 Chromebook at a mid-range price? Consider the HP Chromebook X360 with 8-th gen CPU and 8 GB of memory, discounted $150 this week.
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Add another four devices to get GPU acceleration for Linux apps: A code change will bring it to the latest Chromeboxes, enabling light gaming functionality for Project Crostini.
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Now that Chrome OS 73 is on the Stable Channel, you can do more with your Chromebook. In fact, much more than what is listed in the release notes.
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If you didn’t jump on the Asus Chromebook Flip C434 last week, Asus won’t have any more inventory until April 26. Amazon is taking pre-orders with expected availability later this week.
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