Chromebook

## My Chromebook I've got a chromebook (finally) as inspired by Steven, mainly for the 9 hours of use on a single battery charge. I'm mainly going to use the chromebook for writing notes and surfing the net while travelling. * [Asus Chromebook C300S](https://www.amazon.com/Chromebook-C300SA-Compact-Intel-Celeron/dp/B01MG696PV/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1518016178&sr=1-3&keywords=asus%2Bc300%2Bchromebook&dpID=41yzW3BKS%252BL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch&th=1). * [Specifications from Asus](http://store.asus.com/us/item/201703AM080000010/A50046-ASUS+Chromebook+C300SA-DH02+Compact+13.3-Inch+Intel+Celeron+4GB+DDR3+16GB+eMMC) ## Running ChromeOS & Crouton Some [Crouton](https://github.com/dnschneid/crouton) notes that are essential to daily use * When booting up Chrome, remember to press Ctrl-D to get the Developer Mode * Chrome Browser > Ctrl-Alt-T to bring up terminal window * Prompt is `Crosh` * type `shell` * `$ sudo startunity` to bring up Ubuntu * use Shift-Ctrl-Alt <- or -> (arrows at top line i.e. F2, F3) to get in and out of Ubuntu. * Map the Search key to Caps Lock (https://github.com/AurelienLourot/crouton-articles/blob/master/crouton-caps-lock.md). More can be found [here](https://github.com/dnschneid/crouton/wiki/Keyboard) * [Crouton Command Cheat Sheet](https://github.com/dnschneid/crouton/wiki/Crouton-Command-Cheat-Sheet) * List all installed chroot names `sudo edit-chroot -al` * Backup a chroot to removable media `sudo edit-chroot -f /media/removable/drive-name -b chrootname * Restore from a backup `sudo edit-chroot -f /media/removable/drive-name -r chrootname * Delete a chroot `sudo delete-chroot chrootname` ## ChromeOS Some questions that I have been meaning to ask and some solutions: * Google [Chromebook Help](https://support.google.com/chromebook#topic=3399709) * Laptopmag [How do I get the 100GB of Free Google Drive Space on Chromebook](https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/get-100gb-free-google-drive-space-chromebook) * HowtoGeek [Jan 2018 The Best Apps and Tools for Chromebooks](https://www.howtogeek.com/339795/the-best-apps-and-tools-for-chrome-os/) * Tom's Guide [Best Chrome Apps 2018 - Top Free and Paid Apps](https://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/611-best-chrome-apps.html) * Digital Trends Nov 2017 [How to install Android Apps on a Chromebook](https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-get-android-apps-on-a-chromebook/) * GreenBot [10 must-have Android apps](https://www.greenbot.com/article/3105812/android/10-must-have-android-apps-to-make-your-chromebook-more-useful.html#slide9) to make your Chromebook more useful Useful Apps * [How to create a Chromebook Recovery USB Drive](https://computers.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-create-a-chromebook-recovery-usb-drive-using-chrome-os--cms-28842) ## Crouton I love Linux and am going to use my Chromebook with Ubuntu. Crouton allows you to run Ubuntu in ChromeOS. * [Crouton](https://github.com/dnschneid/crouton) Chromium OS Universal Chroot Environment github site * [Crouton Wiki](https://github.com/dnschneid/crouton/wiki) How-to's **Running Linux** * Ubuntu Tutorials [Install Ubuntu on a Chromebook](https://tutorials.ubuntu.com/tutorial/install-ubuntu-on-chromebook#0). This is a step-by-step way of installing crouton - clear and concise. * HowtoGeek * How to [Install Ubuntu Linux](https://www.howtogeek.com/162120/how-to-install-ubuntu-linux-on-your-chromebook-with-crouton/) on Your Chromebook * How to Run a Full [Linux Desktop in a Browser Tab](https://www.howtogeek.com/208368/how-to-run-a-full-linux-desktop-in-a-browser-tab-on-your-chromebook/) on your Chromebook. * How to [Manage the Crouton Linux System](https://www.howtogeek.com/210047/how-to-manage-the-crouton-linux-system-on-your-chromebook/amp/) on Your Chromebook shows you how to choose the Linux flavor and environment * Chris Boo [Install Ubuntu 16.04 on Chromebook using Crouton](http://chrisboo.com/uncategorized/install-ubuntu-16-04-on-chromebook-using-crouton/) * Chrome Uboxed [Install Apps on Your Chromebook with Ubuntu Linux](https://chromeunboxed.com/install-native-apps-on-your-chromebook-with-ubuntu-linux/) shows how to do this with `trusty` (14.04.5). Why not `Xenial` (16.04)? * LifeHacker [How to Install Linux on a Chromebook and Unlock Its Full Potential](https://lifehacker.com/how-to-install-linux-on-a-chromebook-and-unlock-its-ful-509039343) * [Crouton Command Cheat Sheet](https://github.com/dnschneid/crouton/wiki/Crouton-Command-Cheat-Sheet) * List all installed chroot names `sudo edit-chroot -al` * Backup a chroot to removable media `sudo edit-chroot -f /media/removable/drive-name -b chrootname * Restore from a backup `sudo edit-chroot -f /media/removable/drive-name -r chrootname * Delete a chroot `sudo delete-chroot chrootname` **Chromebook's interface** * [Touchpad, Keyboard, and Prediction](https://www.howtogeek.com/245313/how-to-customize-your-chromebooks-keyboard-and-touchpad/) * [Middle click on touchpad](https://www.howtogeek.com/howto/26552/stupid-geek-tricks-use-both-laptop-mouse-buttons-to-simulate-middle-click/) Support * Reddit [Chrome OS support](https://www.reddit.com/r/chromeos/) ## Linux * vlegabyte [(Linux)Gallium on the C300](https://lvlegabyte.wordpress.com/2016/08/10/linux-gallium-os-on-my-asus-c300-chromebook/) requires you to open the casing and take out the R/W screw. * Thomas Polasek [Install Debian based Linux on ASUS C300](http://thomaspolasek.blogspot.sg/2017/03/asus-chromebook-c300-debian-based-linux.html) using seabios.