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Opinion Q&A 

Can you happily use a Chromebook and an iPhone? Yup.

August 3, 2018 Kevin C. Tofel 23 Comments Apple, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Google, iOS, iPhone, Pixelbook, Productivity

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?

July 6, 2018 Kevin C. Tofel 12 Comments Chrome OS, Crostini, Linux, Linux Apps, Productivity, Project Crostini

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?”

June 15, 2018June 15, 2018 Kevin C. Tofel 7 Comments Acer Chromebase 24, AOPEN Chromebase mini, Chromebase, Chromebox

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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Why don’t Chromebooks have Thunderbolt 3 support?

May 20, 2018 Kevin C. Tofel 0 Comments Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Chromeboxes, Thunderbolt 3, USB-C

A reader wants to know why there are no Thunderbolt 3 outputs on Chrome OS devices? It may have to do with Linux as well as ARM-powered Chrome OS devices and use cases of Chromebook users.

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Should you buy a Pixelbook or wait for the HP Chromebook X2?

May 17, 2018May 20, 2018 Kevin C. Tofel 8 Comments Acer, Acer Chromebook Tab 10, Atlas, HP, HP Chromebook x2, Pixelbook, tab

In the market for a Chromebook but not sure to get the Pixelbook or wait for the HP Chromebook X2 or another detachable? The answer may depend on how much value you place on a true tablet.

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