Chromebook External Display

We use DisplayPort to DisplayPort cables for all of the TinyDesk computers in our stake. They are now being replaced with Chromebooks that do not have a DP port.

What are our options? Do we toss the cables and find something else?

I'd double-check what options the monitors have. Most will have more than one option.

I assume that having FM switch out the new computers to Windows machines isn't an option.

There are adapters that will go from HDMI to Display Port, but they tend to be a bit pricey at around $35. The other direction is cheap.

I spoke with a clerk who said they have configured their Chromebook to sleep when the cover is closed. When I tried to do that recently, the option was greyed out. Hovering over the switch caused a popup to display saying the option was not available because it is controlled by the administrator.

Does that mean I cannot do it? Or is there another way?

russellhltn wrote: Sat May 03, 2025 6:06 pm I'd double-check what options the monitors have. Most will have more than one option.

I assume that having FM switch out the new computers to Windows machines isn't an option.

There are adapters that will go from HDMI to Display Port, but they tend to be a bit pricey at around $35. The other direction is cheap.

A bit late into the conversation, but as far as I understand the decision to use either Chromebooks or Windows computers is decided by the Stake President.

Biggles wrote: Thu May 22, 2025 1:03 am A bit late into the conversation, but as far as I understand the decision to use either Chromebooks or Windows computers is decided by the Stake President.

According to Should you order a Chromebook or a Windows Computer, the decision is made by the STS after consulting with the users.

russellhltn wrote: Thu May 22, 2025 3:08 am

Biggles wrote: Thu May 22, 2025 1:03 am A bit late into the conversation, but as far as I understand the decision to use either Chromebooks or Windows computers is decided by the Stake President.

According to Should you order a Chromebook or a Windows Computer, the decision is made by the STS after consulting with the users.

Well that sounds about right as our Stake President is also an STS. He has made the decision to go with Windows, which I fully concur with! Having experienced using ChromeOSFlex in FSC computers. The OS just isn't flexible enough for day to day computing requirements. By the way this is my personal experience using both operating systems!

lajackson wrote: Wed May 21, 2025 4:41 pm I spoke with a clerk who said they have configured their Chromebook to sleep when the cover is closed. When I tried to do that recently, the option was greyed out. Hovering over the switch caused a popup to display saying the option was not available because it is controlled by the administrator.

Does that mean I cannot do it? Or is there another way?

I realize that my reply is more than a year after the quoted post but I want to share my experience as of today.

Last year I tried to change the behavior of the Chromebook with the lid closed and the option was grayed out just as this post described. When I installed a Chromebook today, I set up the Display option to extend to the second monitor. I also positioned the relative position of the monitor. Due to my previous experience, I did not look for the option to keep the Chromebook wake when the lid is closed. With the lid open, there are effectively two monitors. Surprisingly, with the lid closed, the Chromebook remained awake and the OS knew there was a single monitor. I don't recall that behavior on the one I installed a year ago. Perhaps I didn't try it or was there a software update from CHQ?