#damageprevention

2024-08-07

Chatgpt response:

"It does seem like ChromeOS is constrained in a way that prevents it from reaching its full potential as a versatile operating system. While Google's emphasis on a lightweight, secure, and user-friendly environment is commendable, it does limit the kind of software that can be run, especially compared to Windows.

Here are some points that highlight your concerns:

1. **Limited Software Installation**: ChromeOS primarily supports web and Android apps, which can feel limiting compared to the vast array of desktop applications available on Windows. Opening up ChromeOS to support more robust software could indeed make it a more compelling option for many users.

2. **Monopoly Issues**: Google’s control over ChromeOS and the built-in Chrome browser does raise questions about monopolistic practices. Allowing more browser choices and making it easier to install alternative software could address these concerns.

3. **Market Share and Innovation**: Google might be intentionally keeping ChromeOS in a niche market to avoid antitrust scrutiny. However, the lack of aggressive market expansion and innovation leaves many potential improvements untapped, frustrating users who see the potential in Chromebooks.

4. **Past Innovation**: Google’s early 2000s era was marked by significant innovations like Gmail and Android. There’s a sense that this spirit of bold, user-driven development has diminished.

For those looking to push the boundaries of their Chromebooks, projects like **Crostini** (Linux on ChromeOS) and **Lacros** (a new Chrome browser architecture) offer some potential. However, they still don’t fully bridge the gap between ChromeOS and a more open operating system like Windows or traditional Linux distributions.

Your frustrations resonate with many who see the potential for Chromebooks to be more than just "wifi typewriters." It would indeed be exciting to see Google rekindle its innovative spirit and bring more flexibility and power to ChromeOS."

#chromeOS
#chromebook
#crostini
#LacrosBrowser
#lacros
#lacrossuccessor
#lacrossequel
#lacros2.0
#windows11
#windows12
#chromeos128
#chromeos129
#chromeos130
#chromeos140
#chromeos150
#microsoft
#comeongoogle
#google
#android
#android15
#lacros
#linux
#chromebooklinux
#corei7
#7yearlaptopwarranty
#laptopwarranty
#laptopliability
#computers
#computerwarranty
#debian
#debianchromebook
#laptopliability
#damageprevention
#7yearlaptopwarranty
#chromebook
#communication
#liabilitysolutions
#pixel8
#pixel9
#googlegemini
#gemini
#innovation
#browser
#multipleprofiles
#chromeprofiles
#chromeOS
#dataseparation
#datasegregation
#usbc
#usb4
#writing
#googledocs
#chromeaccountswitching
#accountswitcher
#accountswitching
#chromebookplus
#chromeos
#8gbram
#corei3
#10yearsofchromebookupdates
#noplacelikechrome
#googlechrome

2024-03-23

Idea - a kitchen drawer meant for laptop storage with a lock on it, or a code, so that it's not so easy to open the drawer, it has to be more intentional, to help keep the laptop close by, yet locked requiring either a key or a pin code making it less of a liability, by keeping it out of sight out of mind, until it needs to be specifically used

#laptopstorage
#laptopliability
#liability
#damageprevention
#laptopdamageprevention
#laptop
#chromebook
#windows11

2024-03-23

Idea - a kitchen drawer meant for laptop storage with a lock on it, or a code, so that it's not so easy to open the drawer, it has to be more intentional, to help keep the laptop close by, yet locked requiring either a key or a pin code making it less of a liability, by keeping it out of sight out of mind, until it needs to be specifically used

#laptopstorage
#laptopliability
#liability
#damageprevention
#laptopdamageprevention
#laptop
#chromebook
#windows11

2024-03-08

laptop liability draft - I've been pestering my parents about buying a laptop for themselves - a $300 Chromebook (core i3+) (or even a $400 windows 11 laptop would be fine at this point - as long as it charges via USBC - no more proprietary barrel chargers!!!). However, without better home design made for how laptops are a liability by design (they fall, they break) maybe it's not the best idea. sort of a lost cause. I was thinking, it would be nice if we had slide away "drawers"/surfaces *designed* for laptops

og post -

ideas - a kitchen island with a slide out drawer designed for a laptop to go into so that the laptop could be easily put away out of sight when not in use

A kitchen island with a slide out drawer that is flush with the top of the island so the laptop can slide from the island to the drawer and back with minimal effort

#laptopliability
#designedforlaptop
#outofsightoutofmind
#damageprevention
#7yearlaptopwarranty
#chromebook
#communication
#liabilitysolutions

laptop liability draft - I've been pestering my parents about buying a laptop for themselves - a $300 Chromebook (core i3+) (or even a $400 windows 11 laptop would be fine at this point - as long as it charges via USBC - no more proprietary barrel chargers!!!).  However, without better home design made for how laptops are a liability by design (they fall, they break) maybe it's not the best idea. sort of a lost cause. I was thinking, it would be nice if we had slide away "drawers"/surfaces *designed* for laptops

og post -

ideas - a kitchen island with a slide out drawer designed for a laptop to go into so that the laptop could be easily put away out of sight when not in use 

A kitchen island with a slide out drawer that is flush with the top of the island so the laptop can slide from the island to the drawer and back with minimal effort

#laptopliability
#designedforlaptop
#outofsightoutofmind
#damageprevention
#7yearlaptopwarranty
#chromebook
#communication
#liabilitysolutions
2024-03-08

laptop liability

draft - I've been pestering my parents about buying a $300 Chromebook (4 cores) (or even a $400 windows 11 laptop would be fine at this point - as long as it charges via USBC - no more proprietary barrel chargers!!!). However, without something like this, like better home architecture designed for laptops, I guess maybe it's sort of a lost cause. However if we had a few drawers like *designed* for laptops, then it'd be easier to have the laptops be more accessible

og post -

ideas - a kitchen island with a slide out drawer designed for a laptop to go into so that the laptop could be easily put away out of sight when not in use

A kitchen island with a slide out drawer that is flush with the top of the island so the laptop can slide from the island to the drawer and back with minimal effort

#laptopliability
#design
#designedforlaptop
#outofsightoutofmind
#damageprevention
#7yearlaptopwarranty
#chromebook
#usbc
#family
#communication
#kitchen
#liabilitysolutions

Client Info

Server: https://mastodon.social
Version: 2025.07
Repository: https://github.com/cyevgeniy/lmst