Chromebook

HOWTO: ENABLE

Dictation

Settings -> Accessibility, on the left pane -> -> Manage Accessibility features -> Enable dictation.

PIN and/or Fingerprint To Login

• Settings ->
• Security and Privacy on the left pane ->
• Lock screen and sign-in Here,
• 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.

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

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

6.1 ISO Direct Download

6.1 ISO Torrent Magnet Link

Recommended System Specs and Installation Guide

elementary OS

Busting Major Myths Around elementary OS

elementary OS instead of Windows

Install on Chromebook

ChromeOS Firmware Utility Script

Neverwhere CloudReady

Releases

How to Install - Guide with Screenshots

How to get Updates on your EOL Chromebook

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

https://us.answers.acer.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/32042/~/acer-c710-chrome-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

1. Insert a USB or SD Card into the system with at least 4GB free space
2. Start Chrome, type "chrome://imageburner/" and press enter
3. When the migration is complete, remove the USB/SD Card and turn the system off
4. Turn it over and remove the 13 screws, including one covered by security tape
5. Once the screws are out, use a credit card to separate the plastic base from the system
6. Remove the screw retaining the SSD, slide back and up, remove and replace
7. Replace the back plate and screws, replace the USB/SD Card and press the power button
8. Once the PC is restored, your system is just as you left it, with a much larger capacity!

Thanks

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/