Google Docs is every bit as good (I prefer it actually), but you can use Office: How to run Microsoft Office on Chromebook?.Help!. Can someone reccomend a free Word or Word-like app. to use with chromebook. I only need to do really basic like flyers. TIA
It's a lot like Word really.Thanks all for the advice. I`m new to chromebook, coming from Windows7 so still trying to figure everything out. Will try Google Docs, but should I watch tutorial first or is it fairly self explanetory?.
Acer 15 chromebook, purchased a few months ago. Most of the stuff I make is clipart with some script, I have no computer skillsWhat Chromebook have you got and what kind of flyers do you need to design?
Have always brought cheap ones (which have been fine) but at some point soon I will need one with more clout for things like Photoshop and video editing and generally just more clout. Any recommendations?
Think so? Am not adverse to that. Would want Windows not Apple though.Whislt its possible to do this on a chromebook (How to get Photoshop on a Chromebook?) I can't help but think if your paying proper money, buy a different tool for the job.
What's your budget and what kind of video editing/Photoshoppery do you need? For basic stuff PhotoPea is near identical to earlier versions of Photoshop. If you're after heavy duty video editing, I wouldn't recommend a Chromebook.Think so? Am not adverse to that. Would want Windows not Apple though.
Guess there is a lot of choice there?
Cheers Ed. I need to some stuff with design agency. They are using Photoshop so want to work on that. Also am going to be editing (HD) filming of seminars and such for upload to websites and YouTube.What's your budget and what kind of video editing/Photoshoppery do you need? For basic stuff PhotoPea is near identical to earlier versions of Photoshop. If you're after heavy duty video editing, I wouldn't recommend a Chromebook.
Ah, then a Chromebook is not for you! Get a s/hand Thinkpad (there's a thread dedicated to Windows machines in this forum) - ask there.Cheers Ed. I need to some stuff with design agency. They are using Photoshop so want to work on that. Also am going to be editing (HD) filming of seminars and such for upload to websites and YouTube.
Cheers Chz that sounds reasonable to me. I could go a bit higher with the budget. Would rather not of course but would prefer a machine that lasts a couple or few years at least.Editing video is still pretty beastly in its requirements and there are very few good software options (all Windows/Mac, to my knowledge). It's one of the few things where I wouldn't even think of a Chromebook.
It's not even something where it's easy to get by with a £500 laptop. You need a decent sized SSD, and a quad core CPU would be nice. Cheapest thing I saw on the Currys site was £529: HP 14s-dq1504sa 14" Laptop - Intel® Core™ i5, 256 GB SSD, Silver
Could be good. I have some funding for this and they want a receipt and warranty and such. Know I can get this with a refurbished model but if being paid for I might as well get a new model.Ah, then a Chromebook is not for you! Get a s/hand Thinkpad (there's a thread dedicated to Windows machines in this forum) - ask there.
Yeah. Needs to be a laptop. Design agency in London SE1, employer in Brighton and events in ExCel. Also at the shows I run it is usually 5-7 days at the venue + in a hotel.Silly question maybe Badgers but does it have to be a laptop? You can get much more powerful machines for the money if you don't and they don't even have to be that large. Obviously useless if you do need to carry it around, but the cheap chromebook and an old but fairly powerful desktop as a as a combo works best for me and the total price is still less then I'd have paid for a top spec laptop.
Yeah. Needs to be a laptop. Design agency in London SE1, employer in Brighton and events in ExCel. Also at the shows I run it is usually 5-7 days at the venue + in a hotel.
Yeah, the downside to the new Ryzen 4000 series is that I haven't seen an R5 or better for under £600. And the old 3000-series had some downsides that made Intel a better bet in the laptop space.
The problem with video editing is that there's really no limit to "more is better". I reckon you can get by with 8GB and quad core (which is just at your budget), but 16GB and 6 or 8 cores is even better and budget-blowing.
It's a lot like Word really.
What Chromebook have you got and what kind of flyers do you need to design?
Here's a good online tool
Vectr - Free Online AI Vector Graphics Editor, AI Generator
Free online AI vector graphics editor. A simple yet powerful web and desktop cross-platform design tool for everyone.vectr.com
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How to get Photoshop on a Chromebook
Want to edit images on a Chrome OS computer? Here is a quick look at how to get Photoshop on Chromebooks! It isn't easy, but it's possible!www.androidauthority.com
There's loads of Android apps that make it really easy
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Poster Maker, Flyer Maker - Apps on Google Play
Create a poster & flyer using the beautiful design templates. Quick & Easy.play.google.com
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Flyers & Posters - Apps on Google Play
Create Flyers & Posters for your business with Flyer Maker. Fast & Easy-to-Use!play.google.com
It should be able to handle it OK but have you tried making the calls with your phone or another PC?Quick question! I have an Acer R11 and I'm having issues using Zoom/Skype. I've always put it down to the dodgy internet connection in my house but was wondering whether part of the problem could be the CPU struggling with the larger calls? Anyone else have such issues or should I get onto my broadband provider?
It should be able to handle it OK but have you tried making the calls with your phone or another PC?
This may possibly help 8 Ways to Speed up your Chromebook (Guaranteed!) - 2020 | Platypus Platypus
Fair. The new AMD chips are supposed to be great. How about ones of these with a Ryzen 7 and 16gb if the budget would stretch that far?
Sorry mate, was following the flowWhen I get a minute I'll shunt these Windows laptops posts into an appropriate forum.