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There are a few ways to get VPN working on a Chromebook, but the easiest is to download the Android app. I also recommend NordVPN when your PIA subscription is up. I made the switch and haven't looked back.

The global menu in Ubuntu is probably going away, so it would be weird for Chrome OS to add it at this time: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2018/06/gnome-app-menu-migration

I thought the VSCode menu appeared when you press the Alt key, but I may be mistaken

You can get rechargeable AAAA batteries on amazon!

https://www.amazon.com/Batteries-ANVOW-Rechargeable-Surface-Battery/dp/B07FFMCDWS/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1544229495&sr=8-3&keywords=stylus+rechargeable+battery

If you have 3 rechargeable AAAA's total, you should be good to go!

Have a charged one as a backup in your backpack. Having two left lets you use one while the other charges, so you never have to wait for an AAAA to charge -- just swap them when the one in the pen runs out.

The Tomtoc sleeves on Amazon are a common favorite around here for the price. I've been using one since the summer and have been really happy with it. The price was 17 bucks when I got mine. I got the 13 inch and it was a little snug at first, but now it fits perfectly. I get a lot of compliments on it and I love that it closes with magnets.

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MX Linux works fine, not sure which version you downloaded? But to answer your question, I personally enjoyed Linux Mint the most out of the box. All you need is brightness fix in this thread. And also, use the synaptics driver as described in the touchpad settings here. One final note, audio is only going to work with bluetooth. It's a major pain and I spent an ungodly amount of time researching this.

Not part of the question or your response, but I thought I would share this:

https://www.photopea.com/

It's not photoshop, but it's damn well close to it depending on your needs and works great on my pixelbook.

I used this guide:

https://lifehacker.com/how-to-install-linux-on-a-chromebook-and-unlock-its-ful-509039343

I only did it to see if I could. I'm perfectly at home in ChromeOS. It works, but not perfectly. Probably because I don't know anything about it.

They need to lock that QC down then, because it sounds like we're having wildly different experiences.

https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Converter-Compatible-MacBook-Samsung/dp/B07QKVY23Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=chromebook+4k+60hz+hub&qid=1627086834&sr=8-8

Use Amazon Prime just in case you have to return it. The model I have I don't see anymore but this is exactly like it.

If you don't want to spend $90 on a Belroy case, there are good ones for less out there. I ordered this one from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N590YOT/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It has what looks to be really great corner and edge protection, which a lot of sleeve-type cases don't. In person the corners really do look very well guarded, so hopefully that is the case... no pun intended.

Here's another option:

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Double-Braided-Nylon-Type-C/dp/B07CWC3BSF/ref=sr_1_21?ie=UTF8&qid=1544199777&sr=8-21&keywords=amazon+basics+usb-c

I can personally vouch for it :-)

I hear you... I'd love to be able to do things like this with my various machines.

Unfortunately, the Pixelbook (like most laptops out there) isn't designed with what you want in terms of using it as an external display. The HDMI port can only output rather than input. You might have some success with Android apps that are designed to act as a second screen for the Mac, like iDisplay (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.idisplay.virtualscreen) or Air Display 2 (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.avatron.airdisplay2). I've never used second screen sharing software before, so YMMV.

I don't know how to go about sharing the keyboard/trackpad, and that's a feature I'd love to have. I keep wishing that Synergy would release a ChromeOS version of its keyboard sharing app, but that doesn't seem to be in the cards right now.

If you are using the android app then this is the relevant bit from the description:

>Present with confidence
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>Never miss a beat with PowerPoint on the go. You can make new presentations or continue working on existing ones. Since PowerPoint syncs your presentations to OneDrive, you can start a presentation on your PC, then edit and present using PowerPoint mobile. With presentation view on any device present your point clearly and with confidence, all without firing up your laptop.

There is an Android app called AutoSync that will allow you to sync Google Drive files locally. It works pretty well - you can even set up one or two way syncing. I found this was the best way for syncing a large number of files locally, just remember to set up your local offline folder to be within your Downloads folder.

Roblox, a multi-player building game geared for children, recently released a promotional item. The item could only be obtained by purchasing a Pixelbook and redeeming the virtual code. Some idiot suggested going on /r/PixelBook to see if anyone will give them the code.

Sending you lots of coffee/alcohol (yins are going to need it!). Now I'm really interested in checking out the Pixelbook, so at least the chaos is giving them some traffic...

Strange, I'm seeing the same thing! Excel used to work perfectly, all other office apps are installed 🤔

Edit: Trying the beta sign up, maybe that will fix it.

Beta didn't work... bummer

I'm no expert on this as I do not use a similar program, however; where you'll want to start looking is using Linux open-source comparable programs. https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-illustrator/?platform=linux

You can run a Linux container on the Pixelbook and use one of those programs though as a noob myself it can be a bit daunting to try to figure all this out.

I use Adobe Lightroom CC which is the cloud-based option, not sure if they offer Illustrator in the Google play store, though they did a pretty great job making Lightroom CC almost idential in features from desktop to mobile.

Are you thinking of getting the Pixelbook Go, or the Pixelbook 2in1?

Yes, it's possible. You'll need to switch to developer mode and set some flags (I forget what they are).

There's an older guide on chromium.org that might help get you started on the custom build.

deff. understand you.. i just ordered a second pixelbook just to hack it to hell and throw windows on it.

Btw.. since you are running linux.. you might wanna consider: https://anbox.io/ .. give it the love google never gave it

I got this one from amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Pixelbook-Protector-Anti-Glare-Anti-Fingerprint-Premium/dp/B076KSKL67/

The keyboard deactivates when it is open to 180 degrees (completely flat). In other words, half way between being closed and being a tablet.

Yes, it's weird using with the exposed keyboard, but I guess you can get used to it. I don't use it as a tablet too often. I was actually going to start looking around to see if anyone makes a keyboard cover for it when in tablet mode, similar to a case for a phone.

Hey, here's an idea - a sleeve to protect the whole thing when not in use with a "case" on one side to snap the tablet into. Anyone good at marketing and want to partner? LOL

EDIT: I just found it on Amazon for $819 and free shipping.

https://www.amazon.com/Google-Pixelbook-i5-RAM-128GB/dp/B075JSK7TR/ref=pd_bxgy_147_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B075JSK7TR&pd_rd_r=f6a0310b-733e-11e8-907a-b34ced367db1&pd_rd_w=T63rB&pd_rd_wg=cBoW8&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=3914568618330124508&pf_rd_r=DNMHVRS4RN0K3THB8CXF&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=DNMHVRS4RN0K3THB8CXF

Visit your local Staples and get the biggest J5 brand Type-C dongle they sell (costs @$80). From there, you can easily hook up your own keyboard, mouse, 4k monitor/s, USB sticks, even an external HD. Here's one from Amazon that will give you what you're looking for, I believe:

https://www.amazon.com/USB-3-1-Type-C-3-Port-JCH347/dp/B07DX7MWZ6

Order some 3M vinyl from Amazon and just wrap that thing yourself. I'm thinking about doing the same but I might buy this case instead after seeing a post here about the bottom.half of the case, unofficially, doubling as a keyboard cover. mCover case ($21.99)

Huh. I've never looked for one, but you're right. I'm not coming up with anything, even on Amazon. That's saying a lot considering that I can buy a cat butt tissue holder on there.

Just to think outside the box, what about a USB-C to USB-A male adapter to convert the headphones to a USB-A connection, then use some sort of multi-port hub to connect everything.

I'm also pretty sure you can convert the USB-C monitor to plug into an HDMI port.

Yeah, it's a nightmare living the dongle life at the moment, but with USB-C becoming more common, hopefully, it won't be much longer.

I think I may try out this Kensington magnetic screen protector: https://www.amazon.com/Kensington-MacBook-Magnetic-Privacy-K64490WW/dp/B077TVSTMT/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1539915566&sr=8-9&keywords=magnetic%2Bscreen%2Bprotector%2Blaptop&th=1#customerReviews

I think the height will be OK for the PB while the width will overshoot the sides slightly, but I figure that's OK considering it can be removed so easily which means I can use it just when needed. It could be a pain to store when not in use though - wouldn't want to shove it in a bag and get bent...

The only other obvious caveat would be the price. I think I'll at least demo it and then send it back to amazon if it's not worth it!

So the best solution I could find was one that a couple had mentioned here and other threads. I ordered the mCover case from Amazon. I use the bottom cover to take off and snap on over the keyboard and it fits really nicely. Charging ports remain uncovered. The only thing I had to alter was a little snap piece that covered and continually pressed the volume button. I have a skin already on the top part of my PB so I cut my losses and am not using the top shell that came with the mCover.

So it might be a little expensive to only use half the product but it works exactly as I'd hoped.

I had the same dilemma and I am pretty happy with what I ended up on. I bought a Cougar Vantar. It is VERY RGB which I like but might not be everyones cup of tea.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XZYGD2J/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

There are plenty of chiclet style keyboards on amazon that are basically mac keyboard knockoffs but made for windows. Any of those will probably be close enough.

This is one I've used in the past: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hiqrecorder.full

However, if you're looking to upload these personal recordings as a podcast for public consumption this probably isn't suitable. In that case, you probably need to use the linux version of Audacity.

Check out Xender app on your phone (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cn.xender) and navigate to web.xender.com on you chromebook - if both devices on the same wifi, you will get direct connection between devices with easy copy/paste from one to another. Google should build something similar.

Currently running Debian 10.4. No issues thus far. I was actually surprised that NordVPN from play store had better performance than the Debian version. Only linux app I'm really using consistently is VS Code for some side projects.

I bought this one with a big 30% discount on amazon prime :)

VAVA Hub USB C Adaptateur 9 en 1 USB C avec HDMI 4K, port Ethernet 1 Gbps, alimentation PD, 3 ports USB 3.0, lecteur de cartes SD/TF pour MacBook Pro Air et ordinateurs portables Windows Type C https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B081Q2J1P8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Bjq-EbFPYNC7Q

Try to check Nine -> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ninefolders.hd3&hl=ru

It works pretty well on pixelbook

There is a Google Assistant app on the play store, it should be available in all Assistant countries. Check this link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.googleassistant

This app is a basic shortcut to Assistant, and because there is an icon, you can add it to the shelf.

I've been wanting to try Wireguard. Mullvad has Wireguard configs. If you installed it on a VM, though, it will only encrypt traffic from the VM, right? Not all connections from the machine?

Edit: nm. You basically built your own VPN server. I understand now.

Check out PowerDirector for video editing. It's a bit limited in its capabilities if you're used to high-end video editing software, but it's actually got some impressive capabilities considering that it's an Android app. I haven't found any good audio editors yer.

Ninefolders is the best I've tried and I use it on my phone and PB. It supports more than just IMAP too. It's 1 of 2 apps(R2MAIL2) that has support for S/MIME email encryption. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ninefolders.hd3

That's what it is called, all one word, but if you're using the stock settings you'll need to turn on active pen algorithms

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.acadoid.lecturenotes

I've used this app since the original Nexus 7, its features far outshine Squid, especially if you know JavaScript

For images, you can even use Google Photos on your phone and access it on your Pixelbook. Alternatively, you can even go the old school way of plugging in your phone to your Pixelbook and using the Files app.

Night Light!

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Learn the shortcuts (my favorites are alt minus for minimizing windows, ctrl w for closing the tab/window, alt 1-9 to launch the dock app, alt shift plus to center the window, alt shift m for the file manager)

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some apps are better in Android, some are better in web/pwa, and some are quite bad in either. e.g. Telegram X android app is my choice (still really unoptimized tho), but I use slack on web. You can try everything and find what fits your use case.

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Tablet mode is awesome feature

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You can change the UI density by changing the resolution OS works with. You'll find it in settings. No matter what resolution you choose here, you'll still see the originial screenres, but the size of the UI will match your choice.

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turn on australian scroll, so your content will scroll with your fingers

trackpad gestures: three finger swipe up (or down on default scroll) opens Overview, swiping horizontally will allow you to quickly change tabs. three finger tap is a middle click which is pretty useful: you can open the link in a new tab, you can close the tab quickly, etc

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connect your phone in settings

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try tapping your Pixelbook on the lid with your knuckle a couple of times when it's closed or turned off. Your battery light on the side will light up.

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you can make websites into apps: menu, more tools, create a shortcut.

this is pretty useful if you want a better experience with apps.

there are also PWA that can be installed and are still web apps but work natively. photos.google.com is a good example. You can google more about it.

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photopea is a good photoshop alternative. Figma is a better Sketch/AI alternative.

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also, read the sidebar and you might find something useful too

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I'd say: Beware of letting the hardware be the main reason for switching ecosystems. Choose the ecosystem you prefer Apple or Google & then figure out the hardware.

Switching from ChromeOS, Android & Google could either be a harsh or enjoyable switch to MACBook, iPhone, Apple, depending upon you.

I looked quickly in Amazon and ask myself, what's this ASUS Chromebook missing for $340? I'll want a new laptop with the new goodies in a few years anyways.

https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Chromebook-C434TA-DSM4T-Touchscreen-Processor/dp/B07R75G76T?th=1

Somebody on twitter asked a guy from this subreddit for Crimson umbre wings code and he got it. Then he tweeted about it and telling other players to go on this subreddit to get the code for Crimson umbre wings.

Item: https://www.roblox.com/catalog/1609118521/Crimson-Ombre-Wings

Visual studio runs in Linux https://code.visualstudio.com/download And 24gb of RAM I'd say is plenty. Linux uses very little on it's own. A terabyte hard drive is pretty big as well. You can't go wrong with getting hardware that confess with Linux preinstalled. Especially now that system 76 has a few laptops with core boot firmware.

Looks like your store is not in the right country to download it. If you know how to install apk on Pixelbook (I never tried), here you can download it

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-assistant/

Not annoying at all :)

Make sure you have linux turned on (Settings > Linux) I think there's a few onscreen steps you need to follow... It has been a while so not sure but only took a couple minutes. At the end it opens up the terminal which you can use to download vscode if you want.

If you want to do it this way: First, thing you should run, though, is sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get dist-upgrade for the initial setup of the container. Then, follow the instructions for installing it found here: https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/setup/linux (follow the instructions for debian)

OR the easier way is to go to the download page https://code.visualstudio.com/Download and click on the debian package there. It should download it straight to your new Linux folder (which was created when you turned on Linux earlier). Should open immediately after download is done :)

It's probably better to learn the first way because it makes updating easier, imo.

I just went to the https://www.gimp.org/downloads/ and downloaded the source for version 2.10.6. I then compiled and installed from that. However, that requires knowledge of it, so for most users, I assume that Flatpak would of course be the most simple solution to getting the latest.

My main thing again is, I want to look at said code before I compile it, confirm what it holds and that there is no erroneous funny business going on. Call me crazy, but it is the life I have lived since windows announced 98 :P

nine is pretty good for multiple exchange accounts. Doesn't work for OP due to lack to keyboard shortcut for delete.

Can verify that the Lenovo Active Pen also works on Pixelbook & Slate. (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AZC3HF2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_bCpPBbKSFH9T5) I don't think it feels as nice as the Pixel pen, but it's cheaper.

Wacom Bamboo Ink is supposed to work as well, but I haven't personally tested it. Rumor was that any stylus that has WACOM AES support will work - but again, I've only tried the Lenovo Active Pen.

>: graphite lubricant

https://www.amazon.com/Powder-Graphite-Lube-Tube-0-21/dp/B000R8983A

this the right stuff? My pixelbook go is doing the creak and its getting worse. Want to make sure I do the fix right.

When I did it, I just followed the Debian instructions found: https://lutris.net/downloads/

I believe I had to solve some dependencies, but all were within apt-get, just had to google the names and package name.

tldr; ipads much better tablets, pixelbook much better laptop. Also ipads win for offline use, much better at syncing stuff/media, and there are a bunch of productivity apps which work offline well.

Pixelbook works great as a laptop and limited tablet use for web browsing.I really like how light and fast it is for web based stuff. I also use it for linux apps, works decently.

but, it really doesn't work well for android apps as it could/should. For example I use Moon Reader to read and highlight pdfs on the pixelbook but the experience is not good and its never fluid, and here I'm comparing it to using a original ipad air from work.

So, I'm considering getting my own ipad at some point for pdfs and so on.

Originally when I got the pixelbook, the dream was that it could be a 2-in-1 - which it is, but in practice the weight and not so nice android and missing and half implemented touch gestures and so on make it a tablet fail.

My Pixelbook Go just got upgraded to 85 and hyperthreading is now enabled. I wonder what changed? As far as I know, the security risks are still there.

Downloading your VPN company's app from the Google Play store is definitely the easy way to go. Almost every VPN provider has a free app in the Play store.

If your VPN provider uses OpenVPN, you can also set up the VPN connection using Chrome OS's native VPN settings, but it is a very, VERY manual process.

You can use this document from the Chromium developers to set up a manual OpenVPN connection. For most folks, just downloading the Android app from the Play store is completely fine.

I don't know how KVM runs the Debian image, but the image is a full image afaik, included its kernel. This is what I can see on my pixelbook from Terminal (Debian shell):

*@*:~$ uname -r 4.19.69-06666-g6c4f8cbba24e

while this is what I see from crosh (ChromeOS shell):

crosh> uname -r 4.4.190-16770-gb3c36ab5af98

the latter also matches with the information reported here. Last but not least, on Android settings I can see yet another kernel, so all in all I've 3 different kernels running on this machine

> ccd debug cable

I didn't know about these (https://www.chromium.org/chromium-os/ccd). Thank You! Can anyone confirm if firmware write protect flag can be disabled and|or Coreboot|Seabios be flashed using a ccd cable?

I haven't used one for a really long time, but if I recall, there's a modem diagnostics command that you can run from crosh (ctrl+alt+t). I don't remember exactly but I think it shows what bands are supported. I might be wrong, but give it a try. If you can find what bands it supports you might be able to match it up with what Canada uses.

edit: there's some info on the command here: https://www.chromium.org/chromium-os/how-tos-and-troubleshooting/get-a-3g-modem-running

The power_load_test we use is documented here:

https://www.chromium.org/chromium-os/testing/power-testing

Essentially we take a representative set of user workloads and run them in a loop with specified hardware settings and observe how long the battery lasts. It's specifically not a cherry-picked workload to showcase battery life. cough...video only...cough

Files and text.

https://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/options/page/flow-multi-device-control

Logitech flow mouse, I also have the keyboard which is great as well.

My setup is pixel slate on left, pixelbook middle, pixel 4 on pixel stand on the right.

The brightness display issue has been around since the Chromebook Pixel days. I know this app worked for controlling the brightness for the OG Pixel and may work for this one as well:

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https://www.nelsonpires.com/software/dimmer/

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Let us know how it goes.

by default apt will pull old packages from stretch, so to install something from backports (i.e packages backported to stretch from the future of debian):

sudo apt -t stretch-backports install package_name

This gives you recent packages, but sometimes still not up to date. So for certain major apps like GIMP and Libreoffice you are better off using flatpak.

If you have a recent install of crostini, the stretch-backports channel is enabled by default.

Install flatpak: sudo apt install -t stretch-backports flatpak

Add the flatpak repo as per the flatpak website.

At some point in early 2020 I believe Crostini will switch to a newer debian by default, though that won't negate the use of tools like flathub.

How did you create the boot disk? The Chrome Recovery Tool can corrupt ISOs.

I have this problem with Gallium OS, and using Etcher https://www.balena.io/etcher/ to create the thumb drive, the problem went away.

DaVinci Resolve is pretty awesome and works on linux, but its overkill for most personal projects, and needs a lot of horsepower/ram/gpu, so doubt it will work well on a pixelbook.

I haven't liked any of the android video editing apps far, though Premiere Rush CC should be out soonish on Android.

Keep is excellent, but very bare bones. Maybe google docs?

Otherwise, ChromeOS can run Android Apps which offers tons of note taking apps. Evernote, Standard Notes, Joplin, etc. I dont use any of them (I just use Keep), but I assume at least one will fit your needs.

https://alternativeto.net/software/notability/?platform=android

Skype android app works, also you can use the webapp if you change your change your user agent to EDGE browser (thru extension). I use meet.google.com - thru my G Suite account, works great, very business like - more than duo, can screenshare, mute, have people call in to the meeting with a phone call.

You'll want to install anaconda so that you can work in Jupyter notebooks.

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https://www.anaconda.com/download/#linux

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Follow the instructions. Plenty of help exists on the Internet.

Just realize that while it's an "i7", it's also only a Y series processor. I can't tell you the math but like in theory the Chromebooks that have "only" i3 processors but are U series processors might out perform it.

I swapped up to the Lenovo Yoga C630 for its i5 U processor. Compiles my code faster but not a huge VS Code improvement until I get GPU support on stable next month.

Should it be as bad as it is? Idk? I had a pixelbook i5 and felt the need to upgrade for my job. Rumor is that this year's Pixelbook is switching to U processors.

Google themselves don't recommend the Pixelbook for Android Studio development, they say U series or higher.

I would yes it did. 4 months ago when I did this post i used just a plain old sewing needle and got the tiniest bubble of WD40 on it. It was a pain but did sort it out. I'm guessing I didn't get enough in it so when the issue came back like a two weeks ago i bought {these}[https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VL64RC8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1]. Much easier!

I've been struggling with this since the day I got my pixelbook. I have come to terms with the fact that until Crostini is fully implemented with graphics support, my complete solution won't be in place. I will end up using the Linux version of Chrome so I can have multiple profiles like I do on MacOS / Windows. I really need this - the CTRL + ALT > solution doesn't cut it, and neither does running my work gmail account via https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/ - I still need my bookmarks and browser data, which I want to keep separate.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0746P6LPP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use this with 2 Pixel Slates and a Pixelbook. Can't verify the 4Ks but can confirm it'll output to a 1900x1200 and a 2560x1400. They have a display port variant too but I didn't have much luck with it.

I used a Dell D6000 and it worked fine with 2x 1440p (DP) + 1x 1080p (USB-C) monitors.

If I recall correctly, sometimes I'd run into issues with the monitors choosing to fly around in different orders if I shut the laptop closed.

I use a 1/4 in hand-held impact driver, CAREFULLY.

https://www.amazon.com/Performance-Tool-W2503-Impact-Extractor/dp/B00MXFFPVY

Yes, you can hook a 2nd monitor up to the pixelbook. I use this:

https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Multiport-Adapter-Ethernet/dp/B01M0K0DL2

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So I can use a regular HDMI to the 2nd monitor. Not sure about a monitor itself that is rechargeable or can run off the PB's USB power.

You can use a simple plug adapter with any US charger. No need for a dedicated charger. Like this

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gizmo-Visitor-Mains-Adaptor-Australia-Others/dp/B004CM0KI4/ref=sr_1_19?dchild=1&keywords=plug+adapter+us+to+uk&qid=1619702832&sr=8-19

I used this inverter during Texas power outage for my regular plug in charger on my chromebook. https://www.amazon.com/BESTEK-300W-Power-Inverter-Adapter/dp/B004MDXS0U/ref=sxin_10_ac_d_pm?ac_md=1-0-VW5kZXIgJDUw-ac_d_pm&cv_ct_cx=inverter&dchild=1&keywords=inverter&pd_rd_i=B004MDXS0U&pd_rd_r=3f565ecd-0838-4eb2-800e-c4848820454c&pd_rd_w=aZv4m&pd_rd_wg=KZFxt&pf_rd_p=1996aa5c-bfb7-40b7-b677-a9bfb33f2c53&pf_rd_r=25CC2EZ6ZMM0PHPR3SCY&psc=1&qid=1617712416&sr=1-1-22d05c05-1231-4126-b7c4-3e7a9c0027d0

If you try to repaint the whole thing and are not experienced in doing so, you will make a mess of it. You best bet is to touch it up. Assuming you can find a suitable colour match, these https://www.amazon.co.uk/Loew-Cornell-Painting-Other-Multicoloured-22-06/dp/B004YZXV8U work really well for touching up tiny spots. I've used one to touch up stone chips on a car.

It will never be perfect but if you are careful, it should be good enough so that only someone looking for marks would ever notice.

There is an app, but I've never been able to get it to connect to my PS4. I haven't tried with my PS5 or Dual Sense because I haven't had a need to remote play lately.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.playstation.remoteplay

Ah maybe that's it. I'm connecting through a dual monitor USB-c adapter. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074TF6WM9.

It only resets to mirroring if the chromebook sleeps.

You have a hub that includes two monitor outputs?

USB-PD chargers will negotiate with the computer to provide the power needed. There is no such thing as a "lower voltage power brick".

Saying it gets "really hot" is rather meaningless. Use a touchless infrared thermometer to get an actual temperature. Something like this

https://www.amazon.com/GoolRC-Non-Contact-Thermometer-Temperature-Industrial/dp/B08B1MRH3V

Make sure the PBG can get sufficient airflow - not sitting on a pillow or other soft surface.

Only 20 bucks.. This is the 13" model for the MacBook Pro (not the 13.3" size)

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I got these from Amazon and they work great:

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076X1S7B1/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Check Amazon right now for Pixelbooks. The top line i7 is $1,163 (29% off). It's cheaper than full price mid-model. Just picked one up myself.

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Amazon Pixelbook Deal

>Logitech M535

No, but it's small and cheap ($23 on Amazon vs $64 for the admittedly more attractive Arc mouse).

Wow, sorry about that. If you can return it, do that. I have a Lenovo Active Pen and it works fine. It's a bit more but might be worth it. I don't think it supports as many levels of pressure sensitivity as the Pixelbook Pen and may not do tilt, but I own it and the Pixelbook Pen; I can tell you that you won't really notice the difference unless you're an artist and trying to do real drawing with it. For handwriting, it works great.

Here's a listing on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lenovo-Active-PEN-STYLUS-PENS/dp/B01IB2G32C/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=lenovo+active+pen&qid=1565813966&s=computers&sr=1-3

What type of VPN? OpenVPN? L2TP?

I VPN into my home router and also have a VPN subscription. I use:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.openvpn.openvpn

for both and recommend it. OpenVPN is the way to go if you can.

Try installing this Play Store app. Some users have reported success with it.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.canon.oip.android.opal&hl=en_US

Like others have said - Inkscape. I've used it as a laser cutter for years on mac, windows, and linux machines (including the i7 Pixelbook I am using right now.)
But there is also Infinite Painter IS a vector editor, and supports the pen with no lag. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brakefield.painter&hl=en_US

That being said, you can get more bang for your buck with AMD based PC without the apple tax or Chrome OS limitations.

Ah damn, I was hoping you were going to tell me of a workaround to bring it back. If you're missing Inbox, Spark is what I've found that comes closest. It's only on Android though sadly, so I don't know how it'll behave on a Chromebook.

If you just want some 'traditional' software and are willing to tinker, the Linux app support is pretty decent. It depends on if the software you want has a Linux version. I use this Linux support professionally.

If you really want actual Windows software than might as well return it, the support I know of is via Android, it's literally a beta of multiple compatibility layers stacked together.

Here's mine.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075FZ43MD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Lots of inexpensive but good adapters out there. I use this one, $24: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WYWGBKH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

With my Pixelbook.

I use Vypervpn by Golden Frog. They have instructions, here, for setting up directly on your device so you don't need an Android app.

It's always worked well for me.

Haven't used it, and it's on a $166 deal right now but something like this should work?

TRENDnet 2-Port Dual Monitor DisplayPort KVM Switch with Audio, TK-240DP https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07MMZ1W1Q/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083H6FGGC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Vm8EFb5G4JDV5

I did go with the snap case. Went 3 days without it and I managed to get a scratch somehow. I wanted to go without the vinyl but started having marks on the palm area so my wifey cut me something for that area. It's doing its job so far....

I picked up Lenovo's ThinkVision M14 about nine months ago now and have been absolutely in love with it. My biggest draws were the IPS display, USB-C, and the reviews painted it as a pretty sturdy device (I travel with mine, so it was a huge concern)

Like OP, this is my first portable display so I have nothing to compare it to, but thought I'd chime in with my praise of Lenovo's monitor. (Note: I picked it up straight from Lenovo with a coupon and I'm in graduate school so I got an extra 10% off, iirc... I paid around $168) - I've had zero problems with it on Windows, Mac, and my Pixelbook.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YX5NKK2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_WQADFb7D6AKV7

This isn't exactly the best answer, but it would probably work.

Legit chargers from reputable OEM aren't the ones to worry about usually. It's the 3rd party chargers that cause the most issues.

One of these would help you be more certain. This can be used to test the charger in question.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MGQZHGM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fab_QX4yFbS15XRZE

What about something like this?

https://www.amazon.com/Vertical-Adjustable-OMOTON-Aluminum-Chromebook/dp/B074PPGHMC

I have my laptop mounted next to my monitor. A monitor arm of any sort that works for your budget/space, and something like this: https://www.amazon.com/VIVO-Adjustable-Compatible-100x100mm-Stand-LAP4/dp/B07S3259MB/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=laptop+vesa+mount&qid=1598875997&sr=8-7

Sure, this is the exact SKU I use day to day: https://www.amazon.com/Acer-T272HL-bmjjz-27-Inch-Widescreen/dp/B00EUBLPH2

That display was a bit of an investment because I had these requirements:

1. 25-29" Touchscreen
2. 1440p or higher resolution

If you are ok with 1080p or a smaller display then there's cheaper and more options, including 1080p SKUs of the same Acer.

Anyway, most of these USB touchscreens should plug+play with Chromebook and Windows 10 no issue and work great with most applications. Just plug in both cables, HDMI & USB, in order to get the functionality. (however, MacOS will probably pretend the touchscreen part doesn't exist at all unless you purchase a $200 third-party driver)

I'm not sure. You can use an iMac as a Display using the mini DP input. I have only done it with my Apple Cinema Display but using this USB-c to mini display port I have used my Pixelbook on it using a mini DP cable.

Here is the response I got when I inquired on the Pixel Slate sub reddit. Exact copy and paste from my inbox below.......

Hello, Thanks for your message. I'm a seller on amazon. I hope you can order the monitor on amazon. Then I will refund you a half payment after recieve your order id. Then I will refund you another half payment after you post a review to amazon. What do you think so? Please advice. Thanks!

The monitor of this link is the same as ours: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D9KXKMJ (Please note that this link is not our product. When placing an order, I will send you steps to guide you to find our product)

Thanks for your reply. And could you please send me your amazon profile? I have meet many scammers before, so I want to confirm your account information. Please understand me. Thank you

I bought this Amazon one as a direct replacement (white, 6 ft). The only thing to note is that it's not the super rubbery feel of the original. I'm not sure you can even find something like that aftermarket, but this is an excellent cheap option.

I eventually upgraded to this for something a bit more robust and better-feeling. TBH, I got it because of the relatively rare 4' length of the shorter one, and the longer one just happened to feel just as robust to be my primary carry for PB now.

Ended up ordering this monitor from Amazon that met all my wants for a monitor at a good price too LG 34WN80C-B 34 inch 21:9 Curved UltraWide WQHD IPS Monitor with USB Type-C Connectivity sRGB 99% Color Gamut and HDR10 Compatibility, Black (2019) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YGZ7C1K/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_EhXLEb4C8128V