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Sparkplug, a new mid-tier V8 compiler, will speed up JavaScript sites on Chromebooks, using less CPU power

February 23, 2021February 24, 2021 Kevin C. Tofel 1 Comment Chrome browser, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Chromium, JavaScript, V8

Your Chromebook may get a performance boost with a new JavaScript interpreter and compiler approach in the works. It’s called Sparkplug and it will also use fewer CPU cycles, making it hit the battery less.

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New Raspberry Pi 400 computer could be a nice Chromebook substitute for remote learning during COVID-19

November 2, 2020November 2, 2020 Kevin C. Tofel 14 Comments Chrome browser, Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Chromeboxes, Chromium, Education, Raspberry Pi

While you won’t get all of the security, simplicity and speed of a Chromebook, the Raspberry Pi 400, paired with the Chromium browser could be a reasonable alternative for remote learning. And it starts at $70.

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Chromebooks for schools are generally sold out: Here are 3 options to get students online

September 1, 2020September 1, 2020 Kevin C. Tofel 7 Comments Chrome OS, Chromebooks, Chromium, CloudReady, Education, Linux, Neverware, Raspberry Pi

With Chromebook demand much higher than supply, many students are struggling to get online for their virtual classes. Here are 3 options worth considering to get them productive.

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So you want a Chrome OS phone? Here you go… sort of

November 13, 2019November 13, 2019 Kevin C. Tofel 2 Comments Chrome OS, Chrome phone, Chromium, Chromium OS, Indiegogo

An interesting Indiegogo project aims to add a second display to your smartphone via a case. Why is that interesting? The display is also a standalone Chromium OS connected tablet of sorts.

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