How to add the CTRL and ALT keys on the software keyboard of a Chromebook or Chrome tablet
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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Q&A
Reader question: What’s a good Chromebook for a 10-year old to learn programming?
Looking to get a starter Chromebook for a younger child to learn some programming online or run Android apps? You don’t have to break the bank: Here are a few good options to consider.
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Which Google Pixel Slate should you buy? Here’s a guide to answer that
So you’ve decided to buy a Pixel Slate once it becomes available. Ok, but which of the five configurations should you get? Here’s a guide to help you through the process, regardless of your budget.
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Considering the Pixel Slate? Answer these two questions before you buy
Thinking about buying a Pixel Slate? These two key factors should be driving the purchase decision process because you’re paying a premium for portability and performance.
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Reader question: Which Pixel Slate would be comparable to the Samsung Chromebook Plus?
Internally, the $499 Samsung Chromebook Plus v2 and base Google Pixel Slate at $599 are generally the same so performance should be comparable. You’ll have to decide if you want to pay a premium for a true tablet.
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How does the Pixelbook stay cool without a fan?
A reader wants to know how the Pixelbooks stay cool, even with a Core i7 model. The answer has everything to do with choosing a chipset that balances performance and power consumption.
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Why is the Android version of Microsoft Excel not compatible with Chromebooks? (Updated)
The Android version of Excel can’t be installed on a range of Chromebook models, including my Pixelbook. This situation has been going on for nine months, which is nearly nine months too long.
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Reader question: Does the Pixelbook use eMMC or SSD storage? (Answer: It depends)
Although Google lists the storage type as SSD for all three Pixelbook models, only one has a true SSD. However, the speed of your network connection is likely more important than local data transfer rates.
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Can you happily use a Chromebook and an iPhone? Yup.
When I’m out working with my Pixelbook and iPhone X, people often come up to me and ask: “How can you use an iPhone with a Chromebook?” It’s actually pretty easy and not that bad of an experience.
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So you have Project Crostini on your Chromebook: What are good Linux apps to install?
Now that Project Crostini is quickly spreading to many Chromebooks: What Linux apps should you install? It depends on what you want to do, of course, so here are two resources that provide Linux “equivalents” of Windows apps.
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Reader question: “Is the Chromebase form factor on the verge of extinction?”
A new generation of Chromeboxes has recently breathed new life into the Chrome OS mini desktop form factor but a similar upgrading has not taken place for the all-in-one Chromebase form factor. Here’s why.
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