Chromebook
HOWTO: ENABLE
Caps Lock
Press the Search+Alt to enable and disable.
Custom DNS
- Settings
- Network, on the left pane
- Scroll down to 'Name serves', in the right pane
- Enable the radio box for 'Custom name servers'
- Fill out your desired IP address and save.
Dictation
- Settings
- Accessibility, on the left pane
- Keyboard and text input, in the right pane
- Enable the slider for 'Dictation'.
PIN and/or Fingerprint To Login
- Settings
- Security and Privacy on the left pane
- Lock screen and sign-in, in the right pane
- Enter your Google account password
- Enable the radio box for 'PIN or password'
- Enter six digit PIN
If your Chromebook has a fingerprint reader, you can also set them up in this window as well.
Reverse Scrolling
- Settings
- Device, on the left pane
- Mouse and touchpad, in the right pane
- Enable the slider for 'Enable reverse scrolling'.
Trash (Recycle Bin)
- In Chrome, type in a new tab:
chrome://flags
- In the Experiments windows in the 'Search flags' box, type:
trash
- Select 'Enable' from the drop-down menu
- Reboot
Unicode Characters
The Chrome OS keyboard lacks some Unicode characters, to type a specific character:
- Press Ctrl+U+Unicode number
A list of Unicode characters and their codes can be found here.
INFO:
Chrome OS Keyboard Shortcuts
- Search for anything: Press the Search button
- Trigger Google Assistant: Search+A
- Lock your Chromebook: Search+L
- Take a Screenshot: Ctrl+Overview button (top row of keys and looks like a rectangle with two vertical lines on the right)
- Delete: Alt+Backspace
- Snap Windows to left/right: Alt+] and Alt+[
- Keyboard Cheatsheet: Ctrl+Alt+?
Folders
On the launcher (aka Start Menu) items can be grouped in to folders, as they can be on Android.
Lock The System
Press the keyboard combination:
Search+L
Overview Key
The Overview key is found on the top row (found roughly above the number 5 or 6 key, depending on your Chromebooks layout) and resembles a rectangle with two horizontal lines to its right-hand side. Pressing it will tile all the current open windows.
The same can be achieved by swiping down with three fingers on your trackpad or touchscreen will achieve the same result.
Clicking on a window will bring it to the fore, or clicking on the blank space of the desktop will take you back to the windows you were originally on.
Refresh Google Drive Cache
In the Omnibar (address bar of Chrome) type:
chrome://drive-internals/
Click the Clear local cache button
The next time the file manager is opened, the cache will sync again.
Show Hidden Files
Press the keyboard combination:
Ctrl+.
Sign Out Completely
Press the keyboard combination twice:
Ctrl+Shift+Q
This will shut all open windows and log you out of your Google profile.
System Information
In the Omnibar (address bar of Chrome) type:
chrome://system
This will display a fairly detailed list of your Chromebook's specifications.
Take A Screenshot
Press and hold the Overview key, then follow the onscreen instructions.
Useful Links
- https://www.androidcentral.com/top-chromebook-tips-and-tricks
- https://www.computerworld.com/article/3237230/chromebook-tips-for-maximum-productivity.html
Remote Desktop Access Support
https://remotedesktop.google.com/home
Printing
HOW TO PRINT FROM YOUR PERSONAL CHROMEBOOK WITHOUT GOOGLE CLOUD PRINT
Enable CUPS Local Network Printing - TechRepublic
Set Up Your Printer - Google Chromebook
ChromeOS Alternatives
Chrome OS Flex
https://chromeenterprise.google/os/chromeosflex/
elementary OS
Recommended System Specs and Installation Guide
Busting Major Myths Around elementary OS
elementary OS instead of Windows
ChromeOS Firmware Utility Script
Acer C710
Upgrade RAM
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Acer+Chromebook+C710+RAM+Replacement/18705
http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/compatible-upgrade-for/Acer/c710-2847
Fix Error: operating system is missing or damaged
How To Upgrade
https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/93955/acer-c710-chrome-os-recovery-download
Download ChromeOS Recover Your Chromebook
https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/1080595
Upgrade SSD System Migration
- Insert a USB or SD Card into the system with at least 4GB free space
- Start Chrome, type "chrome://imageburner/" and press enter
- When the migration is complete, remove the USB/SD Card and turn the system off
- Turn it over and remove the 13 screws, including one covered by security tape
- Once the screws are out, use a credit card to separate the plastic base from the system
- Remove the screw retaining the SSD, slide back and up, remove and replace
- Replace the back plate and screws, replace the USB/SD Card and press the power button
- Once the PC is restored, your system is just as you left it, with a much larger capacity!
Crash Commands
https://beebom.com/chrome-os-commands-run-crosh/
System Information
chrome://system/
HOWTO:
Create A Restart Button
This can be achieved by creating a bookmark in Chrome.
- In Chrome press Ctrl + Shift + O
- In the resulting new tab click on the three vertical dots in the main pane (not those alongside the address bar)
- From the drop down menu click on 'Add new bookmark'
- Name the new bookmark 'Restart' (without the speech marks)
- In the URL field add 'chrome://restart' (without the speech marks)
- Click the 'Save' button
The bookmark can be dragged to the bookmarks toolbar for quick access
Open Task Manager
Press Search + Esc
Take A Screenshot
CTRL+[]]]
or
SHIFT+CTRL+[]]]
http://www.omgchrome.com/take-screenshot-chromebook-chromeos/
Clear Known Hosts From SSH Secure Shell APP
Load the Secure Shell app and try to connect to receive the error.
Note the number down after the :
Press CTRL+Shift+J
Paste the following line, replacing INDEX with the number above.
term_.command.removeKnownHostByIndex(INDEX);
To clear all known hosts:
term_.command.removeAllKnownHosts()
Close Chrome and reopen then load the SSH Secure Shell App then try again to connect.
Thanks - https://www.gaggl.com/2015/07/chromeos-removing-ssh-known_hosts-from-chromebook/
