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A new option to code on a Chromebook: VSCode.dev

October 23, 2021October 23, 2021 Kevin C. Tofel 3 Comments Chrome OS, Chromebook productivity, Chromebooks, Computer Science, Development, Microsoft, Programming, VS Code

Microsoft this week announced an online version of its popular VS Code integrated development environment (IDE), bringing a new option for people who want to code on a Chromebook.

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Linux on Chromebooks just might get me through a Masters in Computer Science

June 13, 2021June 13, 2021 Kevin C. Tofel 40 Comments 16 GB, Acer Chromebook Spin 13, Chromebooks, Computer Science, Core i5, Linux, Linux on Chromebooks

Starting this fall, I’ll be pursuing a Masters in Computer Science at Georgia Tech. Here’s how I think Linux on Chromebooks just might get me through the program.

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Web development on a Chromebook is super easy and powerful with CodeSandbox

January 25, 2021January 25, 2021 Kevin C. Tofel 0 Comments Chrome OS, Chromebooks, CodeSandbox, Coding, Computer Science, Development, Education, Linux, Productivity

Want to tinker with web development or learn a new skill? Even with an entry-level Chromebook, you can, thanks to CodeSandbox. I’m using it now for my Advanced JavaScript class and it’s a fantastic service that runs in your browser.