Green also wrote that he plans to continue the Raspbian project, which will undoubtedly continue to be used to build the 32-bit version of Raspberry Pi OS. Considering that many models of Raspberry Pi, including the very-popular Raspberry Pi Zero, will never work with a 64-bit OS, the 32-bit platform will continue to be important if not dominant for years to come. … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi OS: Why It’s No Longer Called ‘Raspbian’
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Raspberry Pi OS Offers New Features, Breaks USB Booting
In an effort to improve accessibility for sight impaired, Raspberry Pi OS also has a new feature called Magnifier. It helps enlarge elements on the screen to improve visibility. The new tool is available in the Recommended Applications under Universal Access. … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi OS Offers New Features, Breaks USB Booting
Lenovo IdeaPad Duet review: Great Chrome tablet at nice price
When you remove the tablet, the Duet automatically switches to Chrome OS’s tablet mode. Tablet mode gives you a couple of extra gestures, such as a swipe up to reveal all of your running apps and a short swipe up and hold to open up your app drawer. In the running apps view, you can drag apps to the right and left side to utilize the Chrome OS split-screen view. Finally, Chrome has a new feature for showing open tabs — switch to tablet mode, and the tabs disappear, to be replaced by a thumbnail view that’s accessible by tapping on a number icon representing how many open tabs you’re running. … [Read more...] about Lenovo IdeaPad Duet review: Great Chrome tablet at nice price
Microsoft Surface Go, Surface Pro 7 in the discount bin — save up to $230
The biggest selling point of the Surface Go is that it’s incredibly lightweight at only 1.15 pounds. Because it’s light as a feather, you can carry it around with just one hand without breaking a sweat. It comes with its own kickstand, which, unlike iPads, allows it to stand on its own without an auxiliary keyboard/case. You can also purchase a separate Type Cover to turn it into a mini-laptop that lets you work even as you walk around. As for connectivity, it has USB-C, MicroSDXC, and headphone inputs. It does lack a USB-A port, but this shouldn’t be a deal-breaker. … [Read more...] about Microsoft Surface Go, Surface Pro 7 in the discount bin — save up to $230
