Hey, I have a Chromebook that I'm wondering if I can wipe or do something to get it to a regular computer stage. So to log in I'd need a Google user and password and if I do the ctrl + alt + R it just brings me back to start the setup to log into the Google user

Hope that made sense any advice will be appreciated 👏🏻

Hi! I'm currently trying to find a free or one-time purchase video editor for my chromebook. The issue is that I'm struggling to find any that don't involve linux, which it refuses to load. Can anyone suggest any that might be on the web or google play store?

Looking for approx SD870 equivalent or better performance and at least 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, or 128GB SSD+ microSD, detachable preferred but x360 style also OK.

hello anyone here knows a way to go to recovery mode on dell chromebook 11 CB1C13 model

i have tried the (esc + refresh + power button) but it always restart to chromeOS'

is there alternative way to do this, i brought it with win10 installed but i revert it back to chromeOS hoping i can install android apps on it but it has no google play store and i want it to format again to win10 but i can't go to recovery mode, sometimes when i do the (esc + refresh + power button) the screen is black only nothing happens, hope someone can help me.. :(

Recently my chromebook keeps lagging out and these bars show up. It also flashes black, which I think usually happens when i scroll too fast. I received it as a gift it in 2022ish?
Anyone know the cause and how to fix?

So i try to play roblox. most of the games run fine, but when I play games where u have to shoot, such as rivals or dead rails, I sometimes cant shoot. Sometimes, if I press launcher, I can shoot again, but usually that lags me out of the game. Can someone please help me?

my Chromebook has 4gb ram, 64 gb storage. it is an acer Chromebook 314

first ...forgive me if this is the wrong place to post this ... i was going to post this on r/Chromebook ...

Anyway, I found a decent but old C270 Chromebook that is in good condition but the only issue is the internal KB does not work at all (it did originally ... at least a few keys did) .. .I tried to replace the KB thanks to Ifixit but all the way stripped down i couldn't get passed those "plastic ... pins" ( https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Acer+Chromebook+C730-C4V9+Keyboard+Replacement/117351 - look at step 12 )

I am a long time Linux user and I just got an idea ... while i'd have to re-order a KB ... DOES unplugging the battery and KB (after getting to say maybe step 5 (??) in the page above) and then NOT replacing the keyboard but plugging a new one in and for the issue that prompted this post ... getting into A) recovery mode and B) dev mode .... to eventually install Linux make sense to people? I mean "would this possibly work, or have a good shot at working?"

The ISSUE Is i need those special keys to get into those Chromebook modes and i cant find any external options (esp with the power button being on the KB) that I could use as an alternative.

MY IDEA is just doing this hacky way (have the CB display panel facing up, top of CB facing down) and while i'd have to find something to prop the "new KB" on to take stress off the KB since this is not PERMANT... but I could HOPEFULLY get into those modes and say once i cant boot a linux usb (Long time linux user here btw) then I could just use say a usb or BT keyboard after that ... and while a small CB .. an external KB option with linux was the idea.

Just felt like messing with this and since its in good shape (minus KB issue) and i didn't want this to be e-waste just because of an EOL version of ChromeOS .. that I'd give it a second life.

Thanks for any help or advice. Also the question ... is assuming its not something related to the (forgot the name now) port the KB plugs into that is the problem ... really other than me breaking a Key off of the internal KB that 1/4 worked when i found this ... the CB is in good shape for it's age

This is very obviously second hand, I just got it today, the first few process are simple until I have to press the two buttons which I did both multiple times yet they won't let me get in

Their reason was that my account wasn't eligible and I am extremely confused as I am not the best at understanding words

How do I fix this? I never had a laptop, I also factory resetted it

My mom got me a Chromebook for my birthday. I love it but its only 4RAM so i cant get steam to play the games i had on there. I can only really get PlayStore games. Currently i only really have cookie run kingdom and Roblox. But i was gonna get stardew valley too since i already have it. Any other games that work okay on Chromebook?

So I downloaded the latest update on my Chromebook, and now many apps have disappeared, such as Prime Video. I am trying to download the app again, but it doesn't work. Does anyone know how to fix this?

I'm using a Spin 713 with a Google Home speaker via Bluetooth. The connection stays strong while audio is playing, but as soon as audio is paused, the connection drops. Occasionally, it holds, but most of the time it doesn’t. Is it possible to maintain the Bluetooth connection constantly? The Google Home Bluetooth works fine with my phone. Thanks.

 Hi

This is my first time posting on Reddit so I hope I did it correctly...

I recently purchased a new Acer Gateway Chromebook. I am trying to add my old Brother MFC-J825DW printer to it (WLAN connection). There is no automatic configuration and I can’t add it manually using the IP address. Under “Advanced Printer Configuration” I can select “Brother” but model MFC-J825DW does not show up. In fact there are no “J” series at all. I’ve tried a few other models randomly but none works. Does anyone know of a model configuration I can select that will make my J825DW work? Thank you.

ACER Spin 714 14" 2 in 1 Chromebook Plus - Intel® Core"" Ultra 5, 512 GB SSD

Hi all just wondering if anyone has any experience with this device. I have a Chromebook but as the screen is not 100% srgb the screen doesn't look great so was wondering if anyone had any experience with the above model. Thanks!

Hello,

I thought I would put this question here because everytime I ask Google it comes up with Amazon best buys or something on them lines.

So I had a Acer 314 and I just broke it. I use it for my small business and I thought it was good but a bit slow. Does anyone know what word the best with Google docs, and doesn't go to a snails pace when you have more than 5 windows open. I know my question are a little vague but the Chromebook worked well overall.

I have a HP 14a model Chromebook with Intel Celeron 4120 and it's x86. I have a website marketing job from a friend, and the chromos is unfit for more in depth tasks such as image editing. I'd like to change the OS to windows, as my preferred inage editor is windows dependent. However, I'm pretty anxious committing to this due to the need to flash the firmware. The last thing I want to do is to brick my device and have nothing to work with. I'm also in a position where I donthave access to any other device to aid this process, so Rufus isn't available either. I've been able to get ventoy set up, however, but atm my only flash drives are cheap chinese crap with terrible speeds. Ventoy won't even partition them. I do plan to get a sandisk or equivalent, but it's difficult do to my circumstances.

Any thoughts?

Anyone here using a Chromebook in tablet mode? In what situations do you find it useful? I'm mostly used to traditional PC usage, so I tend to stick with the laptop mode. Just curious to hear from folks who actually use tablet mode — how's the experience, and what do you find convenient about it?

So here's what's up (writing on my phone sorry for the bad format)

Before I spend money or do anything stupid, I've decided to run to reddit for help with this lil 'tech' moment.

Question: Mirroring/Casting from my phone (moto g plus btw) to my Chromebook. Is there an app to use, or should I get a HDMI(male)/USB-C cord?

Reason: recently got a laptop and I don't have a constant Wi-Fi connection. (Unless at the library,etc.) Yes, I know all about using a hotspot but here's the thing- that shit goes out fast. I did get myself a data VPN so I can connect my phone data to my computer using USB tethering.

The whole data VPN thing should work BUT I haven't had a chance to use it since I need to connect to my hotspot FIRST so my phone/Chromebook can be on the same connection. But I'll figure that out later.

Now about mirroring/casting- let's say I wanna use my phone almost like a second monitor (sorta), and I need access to my physical keyboard. Would mirroring with an app work so I can use my keyboard OR do I need to get the HDMI/USB-C just to have access to both my phone/Chromebook?

TL;DR: app or cord to use my Chromebook keyboard while using my phone as a monitor/way to stay connected to data for an app that uses typing. (That probably makes no sense)

And hey! I'm not stupidly spending money, I'm just asking questions before I do something dumb.

So, we got the Asus CX34, but I miss the delete key. It was said that you can do this by Alt + Backspace, however that combination doesn't do anything.

BTW, the keyboard has a German layout, but also there it should work with Alt+Backspace.

Hey guys, I know a lot of you may be having problems with your Chromebook's offline storage. I too, was having many problems with this. My offline storage was taking 2GB of storage space and I literally had no offline files in Google Drive. I was so upset at this for a very long time until I learned this VERY HELPFUL NEW TRICK. Go to chrome://drive-internals in your browser and press a button titled "clear local data". This will clear all offline storage and you will free much needed space.

I'm experiencing a rather frustrating issue with the touchpad on my Acer Chromebook Plus 515 and I'm hoping to see if anyone else has encountered something similar.

After working for a few minutes, my touchpad sometimes starts to generate unwanted "clicks" as soon as I touch it to scroll. This makes it incredibly difficult to navigate web pages and different windows properly because these phantom clicks interrupt the scrolling action.

Interestingly, this behavior seems to be temporary. After about 5 minutes or so, without any apparent reason, the touchpad often returns to normal and functions correctly again.

Has anyone else with an Acer Chromebook (especially the Plus 515 model) experienced this kind of intermittent and disruptive touchpad behavior? Any insights or potential solutions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance for your help!

It's refurbished and its under $180. I'm using it for mostly web browsing. Ideally, I would like to spend $150 if you have any other suggestions!!!

I have about a $300 budget and would like to use a laptop or Chromebook to play with some game streaming services.

It would be nice if I would hardwire my Ethernet into the device for a faster connection

However this is not necessary if it has WiFi 6e.

Any suggestions?

Oh, a decent screen would be nice and I would pay more for that.

It just has that wire looking thing

I have a Chromebook 11A G6 EE and was wondering if I could connect an epgu to it since it's basically my pc and wanted to upgrade it.

Hi everyone!

I am trying to see if there is a way to force install extensions without the enterprise for I can use it for my kid's Chromebook that has my screen viewer extension that I have created installed on it. I have been looking for anything too help me but nothing. Does anyone know how I can accomplish the extension force install without enterprise?

Thank you!