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How To: Install Ubuntu on Chromebook and REMOVE ChromeOS

In Tutorials, Ubuntu, Video by dbtech

If you want to install Ubuntu on your Chromebook and remove Chrome OS, this tutorial is for you. This is not a dual boot. This will REPLACE ChromeOS with Ubuntu. THIS WILL DELETE EVERYTHING FROM YOUR CHROMEBOOK. Instructions were taken from these locations: http://www.fascinatingcaptain.com/blog/dual-boot-chrome-os-and-linux/ https://johnlewis.ie/custom-Chromebook-firmware/rom-download/ /=========================================/ What you’ll need: – Chromebook (I’m using the Acer C720) – Live Linux USB …

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Gamdias Hermes E2 Mechanical Keyboard Review

In Product Review, Video by dbtech

Gamdias reached out to me recently to have me review their Hermes E2 Mechanical Keyboard with Blue Switches. I’ve been using it for about a week now and I like it a lot! The lights are on by default, but they can be turned on and off with just a couple of key presses. There are 5 levels of brightness, …

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Tonor Condenser Microphone Kit Review

In Product Review by dbtech

The Tonor Condenser Microphone Kit is a great, affordable way to make your videos sound better! The Tonor Condenser Microphone Kit includes a microphone, a scissor arm stand, a shock mount, a pop filter, and a foam cover. The Tonor Condenser Microphone Kit can be plugged directly into the microphone jack on your computer and will work, but to get …

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Speed Art Creating a YouTube Channel Banner

In Tutorials, Video by dbtech

This speed art youtube channel banner video is because a friend of mine (Nurse Shannon Vlogs) asked me to make a new banner for her channel. I thought I’d record the process of the channel banner creation process and speed it up to go with the music I chose. Check out Nurse Shannon Vlogs: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZtk… Music found from Copyright Free …

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How To Install Gitlab On Ubuntu 16.04

In Ubuntu, Video, Virtualization by dbtech

As a website or app developer, you’ll want to use some sort of code repository and versioning system to help keep your life a little more sane while you’re developing. In this video I’ll show you how to install GitLab 11.0.3-ee on a virtualized Ubuntu 16.04 setup. While installing GitLab on Ubuntu isn’t terribly difficult, it IS a bit time …

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How To Install Gitlab On Ubuntu 16.04

In Ubuntu, Video, Virtualization by dbtech

As a website or app developer, you’ll want to use some sort of code repository and versioning system to help keep your life a little more sane while you’re developing. In this video I’ll show you how to install GitLab 11.0.3-ee on a virtualized Ubuntu 16.04 setup. While installing GitLab on Ubuntu isn’t terribly difficult, it IS a bit time …

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How To: Install Ubuntu on a Chromebook

In Tutorials, Ubuntu, Video by dbtech

THIS WILL DELETE EVERYTHING FROM YOUR CHROMEBOOK. If you want to do more with your Chromebook and install Ubuntu Linux on it, this tutorial should get you going. You’ll need to enable developer mode in order to do this, but once that is done, you only have to enter a couple of commands to get Ubuntu installed on your Chromebook. …

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Review: MAONO AU-100 Lavalier Microphone

In Product Review, Video by dbtech

I think we can agree that good audio can make or break a video today. With microphones and other tech getting less expensive as time goes on, there’s no reason to have bad audio in your videos. Luckily, MAONO reached out to me and asked if I would be interested in reviewing their AU-100 condenser lavalier microphone. It comes with …

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Review: K88 SmartWatch from BangGood

In Smartwatches, Video by dbtech

I’ve been a HUGE fan of smartwatches and trackers and recently I picked up the K88 SmartWatch from BangGood.com. The K88 SmartWatch looks and feels great! Here are some of the features: Aircraft-grade zinc and titanium alloy 12.2mm thick IP54 waterproof and dustproof rating Magnetic Milanese strap Heart rate monitor Pedometer Notifications for all your favorite apps Lost phone search …