So you have Linux on your Chromebook. Now what? Here’s a tutorial on some key commands to help you navigate Linux files, view directories, update Linux and install applications.
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If you’re going to spend $300 or so on a low-end Chromebook, consider stretching your budget this week: With a free my BestBuy account, the HP Chromebook X360 14 with Core i3 and 8GB of memory can be had for $399.
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Most people don’t need a super high-end Chromebook but if you do, there’s a new choice to consider: The Acer Chromebook Spin 13 can be had with a Core i7 U-series chip and 16 GB of RAM.
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An FCC filing from Quanta shows a device with fast Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. With the FCC ID number looking similar to the Pixelbook and Pixel Slate, this could be the first real hardware info on the Pixelbook’s successor, the Atlas Chromebook.
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Upcoming Dell Chromebooks, codenamed Sarien and Arcada have shown code hints of integrated LTE support. Now, screenshots from testing Verizon’s network on Sarien confirm it.
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The virtual desk feature for Chromebooks is expected to land in a few weeks with Chrome OS 76, including keyboard shortcuts. A new code commit suggests a four-finger swipe to move between workspaces may be added in time for the release.
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If the Pixel Slate meets your needs, this week is a great time to buy one. Google is selling all models of the Chrome OS tablet for $100 off and including your choice of either Google or Brydge keyboard.
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I had to dig around the FCC and Bluetooth databases to find it, but it appears that Logitech is making a new USB and Bluetooth keyboard called the Slim Multi-Device ChromeOS Edition K580
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Is the Linux partition taking up too much storage capacity on your Chromebook? A feature to resize that disk was expected for Chrome OS 75 but has been pushed back to Chrome OS 78 for now.
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Need a basic bare-bones browser on a sub-$150 budget? The Lenovo Chromebook S330 cuts some corners but at nearly half-price on Amazon Prime Day, you can consider overlooking some of them.
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Paying $500 to Samsung for the Chromebook Plus v2 with a Celeron processor seems an excessive cost. Amazon’s Prime Day deal is more much palatable at $379.99 for this solid 2-in-1
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