Today we're going over the process you can use to turn an old Chromebook into a normal laptop running Linux, Windows, or really any other modern operating system you want.
~Resources~
Searching for a used Chromebook: ebay.to/3jZS1Bs
Turning on Developer Mode: mrchromebox.tech/#devmode
Flashing New Firmware: mrchromebox.tech/#fwscript
Rufus (for creating a USB drive to install new OS): rufus.ie/
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Hey folks! I just want to welcome all the fellow techy folks to the channel. I focus on PC hardware, but that doesn't prevent me from occasionally working with other tech as well. Hope you enjoy the content, and thanks for dropping by!
~Contents~
0:00 Intro
0:20 Who is this process right for?
2:05 Considerations for picking a Chromebook
3:54 Tutorial - Flashing the new firmware
10:44 Thoughts on the Acer C720 running Linux Mint
#Chromebook #Linux #LinuxMint
15 июл 2024