如果您想知道是否可以从Chromebook中获得更多收益，那么您并不孤单。Chromebook是出色的多功能设备。更好(Better)的是，它们还有很多隐藏的能力等着你去探索。
如果您正在探索您的 Chromebook，您应该研究Chromebook 开发者模式(Chromebook Developer Mode)，它可以解锁您设备的功能。
什么是 Chromebook 开发者模式？
简而言之，Chromebook 开发者模式(Chromebook Developer Mode)与Android 设备生根(a similar process to rooting your Android device)或 iOS 设备越狱类似。开发者模式(Developer Mode)可让您运行命令、安装不同的软件或操作系统以及自定义您的Chromebook。
但是，与 root 或越狱一样，打开Chromebook 开发人员模式(Chromebook Developer Mode)可能会带来安全风险。您可以更好地控制您的 Chromebook，但它确实需要支付少量费用。此外，启用开发者模式(Developer Mode)会擦除您的设备。虽然这不是一个交易破坏者（您可以事先备份您的设备），但这是另一个考虑因素。
开发者模式(Developer Mode)与切换到开发者频道(Developer Channel)不同。开发者频道(Developer Channel)是一个Chrome 操作系统(Chrome OS)更新选项，可让您的Chromebook接收来自开发流的频繁更新，其中一些可能无法正常工作。然而(Whereas)，Chromebook 开发者模式(Chromebook Developer Mode)授予对Chromebook的更多访问权限。
Chromebook开发者模式的优缺点(Chromebook Developer Mode)
您可能会或可能不想打开开发人员模式(Developer Mode)有几个原因。在下定决心之前，请考虑以下Chromebook 开发人员模式(Chromebook Developer Mode)的优缺点。
Chromebook 开发者模式的优点
Chromebook 开发者模式(Chromebook Developer Mode)的最大优点之一是能够在您的Chromebook上安装不同的软件甚至不同的操作系统。
例如，启用开发人员模式(Developer Mode)后，您可以在安装常规Chrome 操作系统的同时安装(Chrome OS)Linux操作系统。当您启动Chromebook时，您可以选择使用Chrome OS或Linux，具体取决于您需要执行的操作。
某些Linux发行版无法与Chromebook硬件一起使用。但是，那些允许您将Chromebook用作Linux设备的设备。当然，最新版本的Chrome OS还包括Linux Beta，它允许您在本地安装和运行 Linux 程序(allows you to install and run Linux programs natively)。
轻量级Chromebook Linux(Chromebook Linux)发行版的最佳选择之一是GalliumOS，它专门设计用于与Chromebook硬件完美配合。
同样，您可以从Play 商店(Play Store)以外的地方在 Chromebook 上安装应用程序（如果您的 Chromebook 与Play 商店(Play Store)兼容）。
Chromebook 开发人员模式(Chromebook Developer Mode)还允许您从Chrome OS开发人员 shell（称为Crosh ）运行更高级的命令。要访问Crosh，请按CTRL + ALT + T T。您将到达一个终端，您可以在其中输入命令以完成大量功能。启用开发人员模式(Developer Mode)后，这些潜在功能会进一步增加。
Chromebook 开发者模式的缺点
开发人员模式(Developer Mode)的缺点始于安全性。启用开发者模式(Enabling Developer Mode)会删除 Chrome 操作系统的一些安全功能，并使您的Chromebook容易受到某些攻击。
由此产生的最大问题是，由于启用开发者模式(Developer Mode)类似于根您的Android设备，攻击者可以像运行您一样运行命令。另一个变化是您的Chrome 操作系统(Chrome OS)安装在启动操作系统之前将不再验证。因此，您无法知道是否进行了任何更改。
Chrome OS和Chromebook恶意软件的风险很低。但安全风险是一个主要考虑因素。
开发人员模式(Developer Mode)的另一个缺点是您可以轻松地重新擦除Chromebook上的数据。您最初擦除设备以启用Developer Mode。但是启用开发者模式(Developer Mode)后，很容易再次误擦除数据。每次在开发人员模式下(Developer Mode)启动机器时，您都可以通过按一下空格键 来禁用开发人员模式。(Developer Mode)
最后，打开开发者模式(Developer Mode)会使您的Chromebook保修失效。虽然使保修失效不是一个好主意，但您始终可以删除开发人员模式(Developer Mode)以恢复保修。因此，虽然这对某些人来说是个问题，但它与丢失数据或产生安全风险不同。
哦，您会发现启用开发人员模式(Developer Mode)后启动过程会变慢。每个启动过程都需要您按CTRL + D启动系统，因为Chromebook会提醒您“操作系统验证已关闭。(OFF.)” 如果不按组合键，验证屏幕需要 30 秒才能清除。
您应该在 Chromebook 上启用开发者模式吗？(Developer Mode)
如果您想修改您的硬件，或者只是想在您的Chromebook(Chromebook)上安装不同的操作系统，您应该尝试Chromebook 开发人员模式。(Chromebook Developer Mode)然而，对于大多数人来说，开发者模式(Developer Mode)并没有真正的效果。它不会使您的设备更快，它会主动降低其安全性，并且您可能会意外擦除数据。
请记住，如果您要启用Developer Mode，它会在此过程中擦除您的Chromebook。在开始该过程之前，请将所有数据备份到单独的存储设备。一旦开发者模式(Developer Mode)启动并运行，您就可以恢复数据。
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HDG Explains: What Is Chromebook Developer Mode & What Are Its Uses?
If you have eνer wondered if yоυ could get more out of your Chromebook, you’rе not alone. Chromebooks are excellent, versatile devices. Better still, they have a lot of hidden capabilities waiting for you to explore.
If you’re exploring your Chromebook, you should investigate Chromebook Developer Mode, which unlocks the capabilities of your device.
What Is Chromebook Developer Mode?
In a nutshell, Chromebook Developer Mode is a similar process to rooting your Android device or jailbreaking your iOS device. Developer Mode enables you to run commands, install different software or operating systems, and customize your Chromebook.
However, like rooting or jailbreaking, switching Chromebook Developer Mode on can create a security risk. You have more control over your Chromebook but it does come with a slight cost. Furthermore, enabling Developer Mode wipes your device. While this isn’t a deal-breaker (you can back your device up beforehand), it is another consideration.
Developer Mode is not the same as switching to the Developer Channel. The Developer Channel is a Chrome OS update option that allows your Chromebook to receive frequent updates from the development stream, some of which may not work properly. Whereas, Chromebook Developer Mode grants more access to the Chromebook.
Pros and Cons to Chromebook Developer Mode
There are several reasons why you may or may not want to switch Developer Mode on. Consider the following pros and cons to Chromebook Developer Mode before making up your mind.
Pros to Chromebook Developer Mode
One of the biggest plus sides to Chromebook Developer Mode is the ability to install different software or even a different operating system on your Chromebook.
For example, with Developer Mode enabled, you can install a Linux operating system alongside your regular Chrome OS installation. When you boot your Chromebook, you have the option of using Chrome OS or Linux, depending on what you need to do.
Some Linux distros won’t work with Chromebook hardware. However, those that do let you use the Chromebook as a Linux device. Of course, the latest versions of Chrome OS also include the Linux Beta, which allows you to install and run Linux programs natively.
One of the best options for a lightweight Chromebook Linux distro is GalliumOS, which is designed specifically to play nicely with Chromebook hardware.
Similarly, you can install apps on your Chromebook from outside of the Play Store (if your Chromebook is Play Store compatible).
Chromebook Developer Mode also allows you to run more advanced commands from the Chrome OS developer shell, known as Crosh. To access Crosh, press CTRL + ALT + T. You’ll arrive at a terminal where you can input commands to complete a huge range of functions. With Developer Mode enabled, those potential functions increase further.
Cons to Chromebook Developer Mode
The downsides to Developer Mode begin with security. Enabling Developer Mode removes some of Chrome OS’s security features and can leave your Chromebook vulnerable to certain attacks.
The biggest issue stemming from this is that as enabling Developer Mode is similar to rooting your Android device, an attacker could run commands as if they were you. The other change is that your Chrome OS installation will no longer validate before booting the operating system. As such, you have no way of knowing if any changes were made.
The risk of Chrome OS and Chromebook malware is low. But the security risk is a major consideration.
Another con to Developer Mode is the ease with which you can re-wipe the data on your Chromebook. You wipe your device initially to enable Developer Mode. But after enabling Developer Mode, it is very easy to mistakenly wipe your data again. Each time you boot the machine in Developer Mode, you can disable Developer Mode with a single press of the space bar.
Finally, switching Developer Mode on can invalidate your Chromebook warranty. While invalidating your warranty is not a good idea, you can always remove Developer Mode to reinstate the warranty. So, while this is an issue for some, it isn’t the same as losing your data or creating a security risk.
Oh, and you’ll find the boot process slower with Developer Mode enabled. Each boot process requires you to press CTRL + D to boot the system, as the Chromebook will remind you that “OS verification is OFF.” The verification screen takes 30 seconds to clear if you do not press the key combination.
Should You Enable Developer Mode On Your Chromebook?
If you like to tinker with your hardware, or just want to install a different operating system on your Chromebook, you should give Chromebook Developer Mode a try. For the majority of people, however, Developer Mode has no real effect. It doesn’t make your device faster, it actively makes it less secure, and you can wipe your data accidentally.
Just remember that if you are going to enable Developer Mode, it will wipe your Chromebook in the process. Before beginning the process, backup all of your data to a separate storage device. You can restore your data once Developer Mode is up and running.
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