Chromebook is a Google netbook which runs the cloud operating system Chrome OS.
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Chromebook, Crouton & “External Drive” is it possible to rename the folder?
I have a Chromebook where I installed Crouton. I have plugged an SD Card and Chromebook detects it as "External Drive".
In my Ubuntu instance, it's located at /media/removable/External Drive/ but ...
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How do I run the command `lsblk | grep disk` on my chromebook?
I'm trying to get Chrubuntu onto an external HDD (500GB), so I can dual boot Ubuntu on my Acer C710 SSD (16GB).
I was looking throgh the Chrubuntu documentation and it says I might need to specify ...
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Dual-boot (Linuxmint and ChromeOS) on Samsung ARM Chromebook
Two weeks ago I bought a Samsung Exynus 5200 Chromebook. It has 2 GB memory, a 16 GB SSD, an ARM-processor Mali-T 604 and ships with Chrome OS named Snow-Premier GE 8429.
I want to work with Linux on ...
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Hosts file for Chromebook?
Is there a way to modify the hosts file in Chrome OS?
/etc/hosts
The file is read only, so trying to modify it using sudo vim does not work.
I have read that disabling root filesystem ...
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Running a Linux-based distribution on a Samsung Chromebook
Is it possible to run a Linux-based distribution, e.g. Ubuntu on a Samsung Chromebook alongside the Chrome OS?
If so, is the installation process of Ubuntu any different from installing on a regular ...
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OS X style keyboard layouts and English US compose for Chrome OS, Samsung XE303C12, Chrome OS 26.0.1410.57
For Chrome OS 26.0.1410.57 on a Samsung Chromebook XE303C12, how would one generate and install an OS X style keyboard layout with compose.
OS X offers compose via Option (a dedicated compose, ...
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Is there a version of Chrome OS I can reliably install onto old Dells?
We currently use Ubuntu to breathe new life into old machines (3 years old), but we use Google Apps for everything so it makes sense to have the 'full' experience of Chrome OS. Is this possible?
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ChrUbuntu (Acer): How to load kernel 3.8.0-16 instead 3.4.0?
I have an Acer C7 Chromebook with an Intel CPU, and I had installed there ChrUbuntu. I updated (Chr)Ubuntu to 13.04 daily version using dist-upgrade. But I found that I still use Google v.3.4.0 Linux ...
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Load chrome's home page from the keyboard on a chromebook
Running a chromebook there seems to be no way to load the browser's, Google chrome, home page from the keyboard.
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How to connect to AWS ec2 Instance from Chromebook Pixel
I have a laptop running ChromeOS. I'm looking to do some work with Python on AWS but I'm not entirely certain how to SSH to the box. If anyone can give me details on how to connect I'd be grateful. ...
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Chromebook local network file access
What are the options I have to mount network file shares to a Chromebook running stock Chrome OS with developer mode?
I noticed /proc/filesystems doesn't contain nfs but it has fuse.
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Will you be able to change the SSD in the Google Chromebook Pixel?
The new Google Chromebook Pixel really looks interesting. However, it comes with a small SSD of 32 or 64GB. Even with cloud storage, that's small.
So will you be able to easily change the SSD?
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Is there a Bluetooth TRRS Headset Adapter for Audio jack on my Chromebook?
My Chromebook has Bluetooth, but as of writing, ChromeOS does not support HSP or A2DP, so I cannot play music or record audio through my Bluetooth wireless headset.
I very much would like to be able ...
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Silverlight on Chromebook
In spite of being a dead-end technology, there are a couple of apps built using Microsoft Silverlight that I have to use. I'm mostly migrated to using a Chromebook full-time, but these couple of apps ...
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is it possible to mount Windows file shares on Chromebook
I have a cisco e4200 router that exposes my media library as windows file shares.
Is it possible to access them from my Chromebox?
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How to change the user agent stylesheet on a chromebook
In the desktop version of chrome, the user agent stylesheet is called Custom.css.
I can add css to this file and this will be used to display every page I view.
However, I cannot find the option to ...
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ChromeOS tabs refresh everytime they are opened
If I have two or more tabs open, the tab will refresh every single time that I switch between them, even if I had it open 5 seconds ago. Any ideas on how to stop this?
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Keyboard Selection in Chrome OS
I'm using the chromebook from acer, the C7, which I bought here in Holland. Ever since I'm on Web Applications or on Super User with the chromebook, I'm having trouble writing short cuts like:I'm or ...
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Need help booting Chromebook w/ chrubuntu back into Chrome OS
I have an Acer C7 chromebook. I've installed chrubuntu using this technique here. No thumb drive, no SD card, just the hard drive. Initially, I could switch back to chrome OS using
sudo cgpt add -i ...
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How can I install Java on a Samsung 3 Chromebook (ChromeOS)?
There don't appear to be any Apps for this, and from what I've seen Google and Oracle don't look like they're going to be getting along any time soon.
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Windows on a Chromebook
I heard that it would be possible to install Windows on a chromebook in this blog article and I found a tutorial for installing Windows on the older model CR 48. I own the newer model Samsung Series 5 ...
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Install VirtualBox on Ubuntu 12.04.1 (on [Samsung] Chromebook)
I have dual booted Ubuntu Linux 12.04.1 LTS on my Samsung Series 5 ChromeBook, and am trying to run/install Oracle VirtualBox (from the generic .run file downloaded from their website). However, every ...
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Quickly locate your cursor on a Chromebook
I recently bought a chromebook for my aunt and teaching her how to use a computer for basic skills and browsing. She often loses track of the cursor and I remember that there was a simple setting ...
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Chromebook with linkbucks virus
I just bought a new Samsung Series 3 Chromebook with the Google Chrome OS operating system. one of the main advantages of this system is that they are supposed to be impervious to viruses.
While ...
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How do you view the system logs on a Chromebook?
A Chromebook completely froze and I want to find out why.
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Is it possible to work on the new Chromebook as a developer?
I saw the new Chromebook which seems great for the price and I thought it would be a good alternative for my personal use (mostly web, mail).
But as a web developer, I now I will also use it to work ...
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How do I unzip a .zip file on a Chromebook
I downloaded a zip file on my Chromebook. I see the file when I got to "chrome://files".
How do I unzip it? Clicking on it merely lets me view its contents.
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Can you tether a Chromebook to other devices?
Can you set up a chromebook as a wifi hotspot, sort of like ad hoc on windows?
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Can I make a normal (no voip) call with chromebook
Can I make a normal (no voip) call with chromebook?
All I need is there sim card, mic and speakers, the only thing missing (or at least I was not able to find it) is the caller app.
Where can I find ...
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Chromebook / Chome OS Developer Mode Abilities [closed]
I’m thinking of getting myself a Chromebook (running Chrome OS of course) but need to fully understand the developer mode. I’m struggling to find any concrete up to date information as to the ...
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How do I unmute the microphone on my Chromebook?
I am trying to call a friend with Google Voice on my Chromebook. However, my friend can't hear me because my microphone is muted.
Toggling the microphone icon via the Google Voice interface in Gmail ...
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Automatically lock screen of Chromebook when lid is closed
Can a Chromebook be configured to automatically lock the screen when I close the lid?
There is a discussion in If someone steals my chromebook while it's off, will him be able to see my cached data? ...
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How do I paste into the “crosh” terminal in a Chromebook?
I pressed Ctrl + Alt + t while having Chrome open to open a terminal in my Chromebook. How do I paste content into this terminal copied from another tab in Chrome?
I have tried Ctrl + v to no avail. ...
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Replacing a chromebook charging port
the battery port on my google Chromebook where I plug in the charger is blocked/busted.
Is there a possibility of replacing it?
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Running Python from a USB stick on Chrome OS
I have been thinking about running using Python on my chrome book. Is it possible to run Python form a USB key on my Chromebook?
If so what would the steps be?
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Tracking/recovery options for ChromeBook
On my Android and Windows-based laptop, I use a product called Prey that lets me track, lock-down, and (hopefully) recover my device should it ever be stolen.
They have options for Android, Windows, ...
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Ubuntu on Chromebook or similar class machine
I like the specs, feel, and the price of the current Chromebooks, unfortunately ChromeOS won't cut it for me. I've heard of people installing Ubuntu on the CR-48 model, is this possible on the Acer ...
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Chromebook offline activities
I read something about the announcement of Chromebook from Google and it seems that is heavily cloud-based OS, but I didn't understood if it works also offline.
Which activities can be done without ...
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In the chromebook era, should I fear keyloggers?
Suppose we go to a cyber cafe that uses chromebooks. Since the OS is designed to make difficult to install software keyloggers (by tampering the OS), and it is also difficult to instal hardware ...
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ChromeOS: kill a hung ssh session
I have a hung crosh terminal. I was in a ssh session and the wireless connection dropped. The screen froze. Normally, I open an other one, ssh into the remote machine again, and kill the sshd, and ...
