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Project Campfire icons and details: Alt-OS is now Dual-Boot on Chromebooks for Windows and Linux

Kevin C. Tofel 2 Comments , , , , , , ,

Goodbye Alt-OS and hello Dual Boot: That’s the new name for Project Campfire to run different operating systems on a Chromebook. Here’s a peek at how all of this will look and work.

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Pixelbook 2 ads leak, showing smaller bezels as previously predicted

Kevin C. Tofel 4 Comments , , , , , , ,

Leaked ads show a Pixelbook that looks like today’s version but with smaller bezels for a larger actual display. Expect newer Intel processors and perhaps a lower starting price.

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Why Windows on Chromebooks is a great idea: Nothing but upside

Kevin C. Tofel 16 Comments , , , ,

Some think that dual-booting Windows on a Chromebook will make the devices “dead or at least on their way to becoming pointless.” I couldn’t disagree more. Here’s why.

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