Chromebook

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  1. H

    how do i change my wallpaper on my chromebook without administration

    how to change my wallpaper
  2. N

    how do i make my Chromebook die faster

    i want me Chromebook to die because it has a frozen screnn
  3. S

    Which Chromebooks were just released most recently?

    Hello all. I want to buy a new Chromebook but I don't know much about them. Obviously, I want to buy the most recently released ones but I don't know which ones were released this year. I googled it and the best I found was this wiki page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromebook which only...
  4. M

    mirroring problem resolution?

    hp will no longer mirror to my sony bravia set, was adviced to change resolution setting on chromebook, but i dont have a clue as to how
  5. C

    online security question

    a few weeks ago my chrome books lost there life. no more program and security updates. so if i hook up to a vpn will the work for the missing google security that i do not get anymore with my chrome books? i started using my laptops again and using windows security programs along with avast...
  6. E

    (form filled) Chromebook under 300CAD with specs that can run android studio

    *not looking to run the emulator 1.) Budget - 300CAD tax not included 2.) Size - 13inch max 3.) Resolution - not a priority 4.) Portable or Desktop Replacement - Portable 5.) Battery life - 3hours minimum? 6.) Games or no games - No games 7.) Tasks - Android Studio and Web browsing 8.) Storage...
  7. J

    Chromebook HP charger won't charge and charge light does not come on

    I have had a Chromebook HP-q070nr for several years. Now the battery is running low but the cord charger won't charge it up. I also tried using a spare battery charger and plugging it in the Chromebook with a USB port. Nothing. I have unplugged and replugged but that does nothing. Is it a...
  8. Mark Spoonauer

    Here's the Real Reason the New iPad Can't Beat Chromebooks

    The new 9.7-inch iPad is a powerful creative tool, but U.S. educators tend to favor Chromebooks because they fit our focus on testing. Here's the Real Reason the New iPad Can't Beat Chromebooks : Read more
  9. C

    how do you block hapara?

    how do i block hapara on my school chromebook so my teacher won't close my tabs?
  10. R

    Banking transactions on chromebook

    is it safe to do banking transactions on chromebook?
  11. S

    Solved! laptop for 10th grader

    I'm looking for a laptop for my son. His Toshiba Chrome book has had charger problems and he wants to upgrade to a windows machine. He mainly uses google docs for school work, plans to stream video and possibly some low demanding applications. Portability and durability are priorities- he's...
  12. T

    I can't upload pictures from my chromebook to my SDHC card. Am I doing something wrong? Please Help!!!

    I can't upload pictures from my Chromebook to my SDHC card. Am I doing something wrong? Please Help!!!
  13. C

    Dent in Asus Chromebook flip

    I called Asus it will be $250 to replace the lid with the dent in it. Can I do it myself? What other laptop model work for an Asus Chromebook flip c302ca?
  14. J

    HP Chromebook Stream won't run Chrome!

    He/they brought it over last nite for Papa to 'fix'. It had a recycle icon, no Chrome and from I could see no browser (or errors). Finally got Edge to comee up, but it would not download Chrome - "Report that this download is unsafe". Tried Glary utilities, same message. Huh? Edge would let...
  15. X

    Looking to install linux on my asus c302ca chromebook

    Want to install Linux preferably deepin or solus want to know how to and if it will work. Also with no USB drive if that is possible and want to run steam has core m3 and 64gb and 4gb ram.
  16. Y

    what is an external monitor

    Asus chromebook black screen
  17. N

    chromebook not turning-on

    I have an ex display acer chomebook 720 that isn't turning on. 1. when i plug the charger in (which def works) I see an orange light 2. when I press power to run onI get brief blue light and screen flicks on and then immediately turns off 3. same thing happens whether charging or not. 4. Have...
  18. H

    Solved! Acer C720 chromebook failure - help!

    Hi all, My Acer C720 Chromebook just died, and I'm hoping to enlist the community’s expertise to diagnose the problem. I was using the laptop as normal just now, when suddenly horizontal black stripes began to appear across the bottom half of the display. After several seconds of flickering in...
  19. A

    Looking for a cheap (<$200), good, non-Chromebook laptop. Does such a beast exist?

    Looking over Amazon, it seems that the only good <$200 laptops are Chromebooks, but they can't run crap, so I'm looking to see if a Windows laptop in that category exists.
  20. J

    how do i have my razer kraken pro v2 work on my xbox one?

    so when i put it on my chromebook i can hear audio from it then when i try doing the same thing on my xbox one controller and it doesn't work at all i can't hear the game or hear my voice from the mic and i need help how to fix it is there something i'm doing wrong?
  21. M

    help my dell chromebook has vertical lines at the bottom

    help my dell chromebook has vertical lines at the bottom they are very thin and toward the very bottom they are very faint and disappear when i put pressure on the screen however when i remove the pressure they come right back. they are evenly spaced and their are 9 of them . they do not...
  22. G

    Acer Chromebook 15

    I don"t know what a thread is.
  23. G

    Ho I find the google Play apps I downloaded to

    how do I find apps I downloaded from Play Store on my Chromebook 15 computer?
  24. S

    How to fix freezes on laptop

    I have a samsung chromebook 11.6 and everytime im in the middle of doing something it freezes
  25. G

    Acer Chromebook- Headphones in but speakers play instead

    I just bought this Acer Chromebook and earlier today I had my earphones in and it worked great. I came out of the shower and picked it up from my desk and plugged them it. Now it plays through the speakers instead!! HELP!!!!!!!!!!!
  26. K

    Help me choose the best laptop for 2018

    Guys I am looking to buy a laptop for the upcoming year. My budget is not more than $1500. I short listed this list https://listfolks.com/best-laptops/ and picked two laptops i.e. ASUS Chromebook Flip C213SA and Acer Switch 3. If you have good experience with any of them then share here. Or...
  27. P

    Chrome books for Word ?

    I use my iPad for everything except word processing. I need to use a mouse when creating documents. Would buying a chrome book be a good answer for me ? Will a chrome book give me Word or another word processor ?
  28. D

    Solved! i still can't get out of incognito mode

    this is ridiculous. I have a HP chromebook and can't disable incognito mode..
  29. F

    Solved! how do I connect my acer chromebook to my tv without a HDMI cable

    I want to screen mirror my acer chrombook to my tv without a HDMI cable but i dont know how to,so do you have any suggestions? Thanks
  30. D

    Should I upgrade or just get this cheap Chromebook

    I'm looking to get a cheap laptop or upgrade my old one. I've found a Toshiba CB30-B-104 13.3 Chromebook for £90 works perfect. I currently have a Toshiba satellite c650 and the keyboard is broke and needs a new battery that would cost about £20. To upgrade the ram would be another £20 and...
  31. lperreault21

    Chromebook Wifi Slow

    I have a HP chromebnook 2in1 supplied by my school. When ever i use it after 15-20 min it its slows up (less than 1mb internet usage ) I can get any technical info you may need, just ask. It is 3 months old.
  32. C

    Used Chromebook Performance-1.4GHz w/4MB vs 1.6GHz w/2MB

    I am going to buy a refurbished Chromebook to be used mostly for web browsing. Which is going to give me better performance: a Dell CB1C13 with the Celeron 2955U (1.4GHz) and 4GB memory, or a Samsung XE500C13-S01 with the Celeron N3050 (1.6GHz) and only 2 GB memory. Am I better off with the...
  33. E

    DELOTON.com on Chromebook

    I was using my chromebook, and i type in a google search, and i click on something, and an inappropriate page came up (at school), and my speed has dramatically came down. I would like to know if there's a free antivirus or a work-around to DELOTON . com on a chromebook. I use a chromebook run...
  34. L

    i have never used my google chromebook it has been taken can i track it in any way

    i have had my brand new samsung chrome book taken it has never been used can i track it ?
  35. L

    How do i get java on my acer chromebook 15

    I want to play pogo
  36. B

    how can i charge my asus chromebook if my charger isnt working

    my chromebook asus C201 isnt charging correctly anymore and ive only had it for 1 year
  37. R

    Solved! My chromebook is frozen and wont let me shutdown or even move or click anything it is stuck on a paused portion of a video

    Hello my Chromebook is not responding to anything that I do to it and is frozen on a portion of a video also will not let me shutdown how do I fix it?
  38. D

    Screen Messing Up (Dell Chromebook)

    I have a Dell Chromebook Model P22T. Around a week or two again my screen started flickering and showing horizontal lines on the screen. Occasionally I will move the screen and many boxes and lines will show up and obscure the screen. If I apply pressure to a certain spot on the edge of the...
  39. F

    Asus Black Screen

    My Asus Chromebook flashed the Chrome Os thing from like half a second then went blank screen. It's powered on, but the screen is black and I can't do anything.
  40. T

    Budget laptop under 500

    Hi! I'm looking for a laptop for school under 500. I need it to be under 1kg and have a small profile as the desks are small. I would prefer a windows laptop (for games during the holidays) but a chromebook that can run x86 programs in ubuntu would be fine too. If it is possible under 400...
  41. AssumingUnicorn

    Laptop vs 2-in-1

    My old HP laptop died 2 years ago and I've been using my phone while on campus for school work. Now I'm considering getting something so I don't use my phone, but I'm not sure what. I was thinking about getting this Acer 2-in-1 Chromebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J42JPJG?psc=1 but I also...
  42. M

    Deal or No Deal: Switching to Chromebook

    So recently my technologically inept girlfriend who lives alone spilled water on her only computer which was a MacBook Air. Naturally it is glitching out and on its way to the grave. Money is of concerns so I was thinking of getting her a Chromebook. She doesn't do much other than Netflix...
  43. C

    any laptop out there close to these specs? adjustable lcd screen height, no chromebooks

    main use: chrome minimal needs: * 16gb ram * ~25-50 ssd * no gpu needed (but if it has, it has) not a chromebook -- http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-chromebook/#who -- cos need desktop apps on occasional blue moons and likely within next 5y or so --- optional, is helpful * prefer an...
  44. Snagged

    Narrowed Down to Three Picks

    Alright, I'm getting a chromebook and have it down to three options...
  45. R

    asus C200 chromebook blackscreen

    asus C200 when switched on. Blackscreen
  46. K

    Replaced Avery Chromebook 14 Screen, now it won't power on

    I replaced my sons screen on His Acer Chromebook 14, now the screen is black and won't power on. Same everything! I even made sure not to touch any connections with my bare hands. I've power cycled it off and even let it charge over night. Still nothing.
  47. P

    $200 Laptop With EMMC Drive Vs $200 Chromebook

    Hello, My daughter needs a device for school. They recommend a Chromebook because 1) they use Google apps and 2) they say it'll be faster than a laptop, because of the use of eMMC drives vs traditional HDDs. But, my daughter is a budding artist who really wants to start using a computer with a...
  48. R

    Solved! Will this AC adapter power charger harm my Dell Chromebook?

    I have a DELL Chromebook that specifies a AC adapter power charger should be max power 65W and 19.5V. But I only have handy now a 90W 20V AC adapter power charger. Can I use this 90W 20Vv power charger that is from an old DELL PC to charge my new Chromebook, without harming it? Thank you. Russell
  49. Snagged

    Protection Plans with Laptops/Chromebooks

    In general, these Protection Plans for laptops, are they worth getting or no? Just want to know how useful they are or if it's just a waste of money.
  50. J

    Drawing Laptop under $300

    Hello, my daughter is entering middle school and needs a laptop as part of their BYOD (Bring your own device) program, but she really likes to draw on computers and would want something that comes with a good stylus or has a Wacom digitizer are there any laptops that would fit this use case?
  51. Z

    Can I Safely Charge My Laptop With A Lower Voltage Cord?

    So I'm on vacation. The car ride is very long, and like watching downloaded movies on my Chromebook to pass time. It has excellent battery life and can last the full nine-hour car trip, but I want to able to charge it in case I want to start streaming. I know they sell car charger to wall outlet...
  52. Snagged

    Chrome Book Laptops

    I know next to nothing about these but I was wondering what one is a good one to get. I already have a pretty nice desktop so I care nothing about performance with this thing. I just want it to browse the internet (watch Hulu, Youtube, look at forums....). I want a big screen with good...
  53. A

    How can i mirror my pc screen onto a chromebook with a HDMI

    since my pc screen is broken i really wanted to know how can i connect it to a chromebook without a problem. But sadly the is no good info about it on google i need help
  54. F

    Best Laptops for under $500

    I'm trying to help my aunt pick a laptop for under $500 (seems like since I'm in the Computer Science area everything thinks you should know exactly the laptop to buy right?) While I would say I know a far amount about good brands I've never shopped under the $500 range and what laptops are...
  55. E

    what windows version is acer chromebook 14

    what windows version is the acer chromebook 14
  56. M

    Need excel, have chromebook

    I own a (windows 7) desktop and a chromebook. This has never been a problem before, and I love ChromeOS, but I have begun working as an intern in a research lab and I need to use my own laptop. The lack of true Excel is debilitating when it comes to analyzing data and I really need Windows. Is...
  57. K

    Acer Chromebook- sound coming out of speakers rather than headphones

    I'm using an Acer Chromebook which I got last year- my sound works completely fine but when I plug in headphones the music plays from the speakers rather than from inside the headphones. My headphones work perfectly on any other device, but not my Chromebook :??:
  58. M

    Chromebook Microsoft Office

    Hi, Has anyone used the android version of Microsoft office on a newer chromebook? If so, does it work well and is it free? Can you work on and edit files offline? Thanks
  59. B

    toshiba chromebook 2 turns off when unplugged, new battery

    toshiba chromebook 2 turns off when unplugged, replaced battery, reset, still same problem