So i have an chromebook dell chromebook 11 3180 and its original software was chromeos and before it handed to me it was on windows i thought its ugly so i reflash back the chromeos and now im disappointed it was in chrome os now it like chrome os to windows to chromeos and now i wanted windows again but i cant boot to eufi boot and esc red pow its not working please help me

Hi I'm looking for a CB plus with the following characteristics.

I'm planning to retire soon, and I want something I can use to write books on. So good keyboard, and has longevity.

1. 12 - 13 inch FHD screen
2. Preferably 16:10
3. Arm device with long battery life.
4. 16 GB Ram
5. 256 GB nvme m.2 ssd.
6. Light weight. Max 900g
7. Built in 5g modem if available.
8. At least 10 years on AUD
9. Linux and Android support.
10. Global warrentee.
11. Not an ACER

Price is not really an object, so long as it's not extortionate. 750 USD max.

First i started having problems that Ethernet connection suddenly stopped working. Needing to restart. Now when i click on the Chromebrowser icon, it soft restarts the system, and Ethernet internet is lost. I can open Chrome in incognito mode, it doesn't cause a restart. I have disabled all extensions. Also noticed that if i enable wifi-connection, i can click on Chrome, it opens browser without restarting the system. So it seems there's a bug in ethernet connection, or hardware issue.

Version 140.0.7339.29

I wonder if that is so. My laptop got decent hardware to run some older games, but the limitations of the VM bound me to play zero-to-no graphic games (drawn/animated). I know the VM can use CPU, RAM, disk space of the host, so can it use GPU the same way?

While on ChromeOS 138 the screen on my 4 year old Acer Spin 713 went black. Not sure whether there was an update that caused it. The screen seemed dead, hardware reset didn't help, the Chromebook worked fined otherwise when connected to an external monitor, but no internal display was detected at all in Settings, the external monitor was the only display.

I thought it was perhaps the ribbon cable and was planning on fixing it at some point, but just went out and bought another Chromebook as the 4 year old one was starting to show its age anyway.

Today I updated it to ChromeOS 139, and to my surprise the screen came back to life after the update. It can't be a bad ribbon cable, it seems fine now.

Anyone one else who experienced something like this with ChromeOS updates? Just curious at this point whether there may have been some bugged 138 update in there. Anyway, good trick to force you to go out and get another Chromebook :-)

I have tried every single thing that anybody has suggested from reddit or from software inquiries, but nothing will get rid of developer mode and return the play store to my Lenovo 300e chromebook. It's just completely stuck in developer mode. Even recovery won't get it out, because when I press space to turn on OS verification, it says it's turned on, but then I bkkt up the Chromebook and it's still in developer mode. How do I fix this? Is there any way I can fix it?

Runing GTA V on Steam 60FPS at 1920x1280 resolution

I have a Lenovo Flex 3 15.6" Chromebook that I’ve been using for a few months, and I’ve noticed that Chrome OS updates feel a bit strange. They don’t really add any new features — it just seems like security updates.

It’s not like Android updates where you sometimes get new options and extras. With my Chromebook it feels like nothing even changed after an update.

Is this just how Chromebooks work, or is it something specific to my model? Do better Chromebook laptops get more noticeable updates?

Curious what others have experienced.

Thanks

Boa noite amigos, tudo bem.

Comecei a usar o sistema Chrome OS FLEX e estou gostando bastante da simplicidade dele. Mas esses ultimos dias descobri que tem uma versão desse sistema com Play Store e interface Linux. Entretando não consigo instalar ela, pois essa versão é destinadas apenas maquinas de fabrica.

Existe alguma forma de instalar a versão de Chromebook no meu HP STREAM 14.

Multitouch is unreliable for me but I found out that while logged into guest mode it works perfectly. So I presumed something on my user configuration was messed up but after a powerwash there was no change.

Any guidance? I tried removing all extensions, all chrome flags, fiddling with every setting I can.

Can I powerwash and get into the OS without logging into any account so I can try the purest state of the OS with no preloaded configurations?

Edit: Never mind, the issue is present immediately after powerwash before even signing in, but guest mode works fine. I don't think there's anything I can do to fix it.

There are times when I pin files and the icon on the quick launch shelf serves a purpose. It is annoying to have the pinned files icon on the shelf when there are no pinned files. I don't need a permanent icon to remind me I can pin files. Is there a way to hide this useless icon when there are no pinned files? TIA

ChromeOS is simple on the outside and doesn't get in your way. If you want to change a setting you have an app for that. Unlike desktop Linux, ChromeOS has a clear direction and an unified experience accross all devices. Google never forces you to open terminal to type in commands. If you really want to play with terminal you can enable Linux development environment. You can't break your Chromebook only because you installed the wrong app. And most importantly it just works (even if you are not using a Chromebook).

I am BEYOND ripping my hair out. Every single Chromebook I’ve ever owned, all three, has forced me to go through arcane rituals just to connect to the WiFi at the university I PAY for. But now, my brand new one is somehow making me do even more ridiculous BS, only to tell me it couldn’t connect every single time.

I’m trying to connect to Eduroam, but I’ve had similar issues on government networks. Every time, it tells me “Username/password incorrect EAP-auth failed”. I have followed every bit of advice I’ve found online, with the same results every time. Every thread like this is full of people saying “I have the same problem” and of course no one ever getting it fixed.

What do I do? Or do I just have to accept the fact that I spent $400 on a computer that I’m never going to be able to use in class, the reason I bought it for?

Thanks in advance.

I have a chromebook, after starting it, the sound works properly during 20 seconds then it starts glitching, even with Bluetooth earbuds paired. I have the lastest update. What to do please?

I have an asus chromebook around 14 inch. Its so hard to find specific chromebook acessories. I bought a universal pen for it and an universal screen protector for it because it becomes a tablet when folded.

Do you know how to protect the keyboard area when it is folded? Is there any way I can attach my pen into the chromebook?

I want accesories that are not hard to maintain, silicone covers for the keyboard doesn't really stick and gathers dust. Is there no better cover for it?

Any other helpful accesories that you recommend? Any item recommendation will be considered.

Is there a version or variation of chromeOS I should try? I tried to use fydeOS but it didn’t boot.

Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone can help me decide. I'm in need of a lighter laptop for writing notes, assignments, doing light research, maybe watching some lectures. I have a PC and also a windows laptop so I don't need amazing specs, I just need it to be light because my laptop is so heavy it hurts my back lol and also able to handle some light work. I saw some on sales and here are some options but I don't know if they're good enough.

Other suggestions would also be helpful. My maximum would probably be $400 CAD tbh. I don't want to spend a lot since this is mainly for doing coursework on the go. Thank you 😊

Just as the title says, I'm trying to get my chrome window back.

What happened was I needed to download the, now understandable to me, horrendous LockDown Browser.
After opening a mock exam to see if it's working, it combined all of my chrome windows and ungrouped all tab groups in those windows after combining. After that, my Chromebook restarted, and I couldn't use the ctrl + shift + t method to reopen the closed windows and the combined window. I checked my history after to see if I could get something back, but it turns out LockDown Browser had deleted all of History.

So here I am hoping someone knows something on how to restore or gain access to my windows and tabs. And in case it's helpful, I have history deleted after 18 months.

Thank you to anyone who has any ideas or information I can use. Much appreciated!

Whenever i would push the screen too far it would flicker until i closed the chromebook. I pushed it a little too far i guess and now this is its neutral state

I tried the Chromebook Recovery Utility app to make a bootable drive from an official Microsoft Windows ISO image, and it boots, but it immediately shows the message "Please select the driver you want to install to make your hardware discoverable." A quick serach indicated that another user who encountered the same issue allegedly found that the USB stick wasn't partitioned correctly, and fixing the formatting resolved the issue.

Have other ChromeOS users had any luck creating a workable Windows install bootable USB stick on ChromeOS, or did they similarly get stuck?

I could also try Crostini on ChromeOS, or a separate MacBook but no separate Windows box for this task. BalenaEtcher which is a popular cross-platform free software has an open bug in GitHub from 2016 to make it work for Windows ISOs.

Edit: this worked, using Disk Utility and brew on Mac https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06KAT0TBcpc

i don't know what it means and im scared please help asap

Based on what i've seen over the years in Canada, if you are looking for a brand new chromebook plus, this is as cheap as it gets with insane specifications like this!

Check it out before the sale ends!

Don’t need much, just want to make sure I’m going to get good bang for my buck. Thanks!

Hey,

I'm using the Lenovo 14' Gaming Chromebook and also use GFN (GeForce Now)/Boosteroid. When I start a GFN session, it goes into full-screen mode and pauses all other media playback, like YouTube videos or music.

I have my Chromebook connected to my WQHD gaming monitor via a docking station, and I would love to be able to watch videos, Netflix, or listen to music on the Chromebook's screen while gaming on the monitor. This doesn't seem to work with GFN.

Has anyone figured out how to game on one screen and watch something on the second screen at the same time?

Thanks for your help!

My college says I can’t use a chromebook for school but it is the only thing i can afford and have right now. Is there any particular reason they would say that? I’m taking a business accounting course and I just worry that the microsoft 365 versions of the applications I need won’t work.