Using keystroke combinations to perform actions on computers have been a massive time saver, since the days when Douglas Engelbart basically invented the macro keypad at the same time that he invented the mouse. They were always meant to be used together. I find that when I’m navigating my Pixelbook and my Surface I tend to use the screen to tap, more and more – similar to how they used light pens introduced in the MIT Whirlwind in the 50s. But those keystrokes still save three or 4 taps at times and not only are they great time savers, but they kinda’ make you look wizardly to those watching over…
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Scripting in Google ChromeOS
I recently got my hands on one of those Google ChromeBooks (Cr-48). Interesting to have an operating system that is just a web browser. But, as anyone likely reading this article already knows, the graphical interface is the web browser and the operating system is still Linux. But what version? Well, let’s go on a journey together. First, you need ChromeOS. If you’ve got a ChromeBook this is a pretty easy thing to get. If not, check http://getchrome.eu/download.php for a USB or optical download that can be run live (or even in a virtual machine). Or, if you know that you’re going to be using a virtual machine, consider a pre-built…
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