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Clarify supported boards and recommended use of the new app for Chromebook [HC-1347] (#248)
* Fix URL * Update URL * Clarify supported boards and recommended use of the new app.
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content/Arduino Cloud/Arduino Chrome App/Use-Arduino-with-Chromebook.md

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## Install the Chromebook app
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## Install Arduino Cloud for Chromebook
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To use Arduino boards on Chromebook, you need to install an app from Arduino which handles serial communication with the board.
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To use Arduino boards on Chromebook, you need to install the **Arduino Cloud for Chromebook** app. This app handles serial communication with the board, and is replacing the previous Chrome Apps[^chrome-apps].
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### Arduino Cloud for Chromebook
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The **Arduino Cloud for Chromebook** app is recommended for most popular and newer boards.
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Follow these steps to install **Arduino Cloud for Chromebook**:
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Follow these steps to install Arduino Cloud for Chromebook:
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1. Open <a class="link-up-right" href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cc.arduino.create_editor">Arduino Cloud for Chromebook (Google Play)</a>
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2. Click the **Install** button on the page.
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* Arduino RP2040 Connect
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* Arduino UNO WiFi Rev2
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### Arduino Create for Education
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Follow these steps to install **Arduino Create for Education**:
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1. Open <a class="link-up-right" href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/elmgohdonjdampbcgefphnlchgocpaij">Arduino Create for Education (Chrome web store)</a>
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2. Click _Add to Chrome_.
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3. Click _Add app_ to confirm.
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4. Click _Launch app_ to start the Web Editor or go to [create.arduino.cc/editor](https://create.arduino.cc/editor).
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<a class="link-chevron-right" href="https://support.arduino.cc/hc/en-us/articles/360014779899-Boards-compatible-with-the-Web-Editor">Learn more about boards compatible with the Web Editor</a>
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[^chrome-apps]: Chrome Apps are being [deprecated](https://blog.chromium.org/2020/08/changes-to-chrome-app-support-timeline.html), but are currently still available in the Chrome web store: see <a class="link-up-right" href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/arduino-create/dcgicpihgkmccjigalccipmjlnjopdfe">Arduino Create</a> and <a class="link-up-right" href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/elmgohdonjdampbcgefphnlchgocpaij">Arduino Create for Education</a>.
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## Use the Web Editor

content/Arduino Cloud/Web Editor/Boards-compatible-with-the-Web-Editor.md

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## Web Editor on Chromebook
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Boards supported on the Web Editor with the [Arduino Cloud for Chromebook app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cc.arduino.create_editor) (recommended):
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To use the Web Editor on Chromebook, you need to install the <a class="link-up-right" href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cc.arduino.create_editor">Arduino Cloud for Chromebook</a> app.
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These boards are supported:
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* Arduino UNO R4 Minima
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* Arduino UNO R4 WiFi
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* Arduino UNO (R3 and older revisions)
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* Arduino MKR WiFi 1010
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* Arduino Nano 33 IoT
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* Arduino RP2040 Connect
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* Arduino UNO WiFi Rev2
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* Arduino Nano RP2040 Connect ([setup instructions](https://docs.arduino.cc/tutorials/nano-rp2040-connect/rp2040-chromebook-upload))
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* Arduino UNO WiFi Rev2 ([setup instructions](https://docscontent-karlsoderbychromebookunowifire.gtsb.io/tutorials/uno-wifi-rev2/uno-wifi-r2-chromebook-installation))
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Boards supported on the Web Editor with [Arduino Create for Education Chrome app](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/arduino-create-for-educat/elmgohdonjdampbcgefphnlchgocpaij) (legacy):
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<!-- * [Arduino 101](https://docs.arduino.cc/retired/boards/arduino-101-619) -->
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* Arduino Esplora
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* Arduino Leonardo
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* Arduino Mega 2560 Rev3
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* Arduino Micro
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* Arduino MKR 1000 WiFi
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* Arduino MKR Fox 1200
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* Arduino MKR GSM 1400
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* Arduino MKR NB 1500
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* Arduino MKR WAN 1300
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* Arduino MKR WiFi 1010
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* Arduino MKR Zero
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* Arduino Nano (ATmega328)
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* Arduino Nano 33 IoT
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* Arduino Nano RP2040 Connect ([additional setup required](https://docs.arduino.cc/tutorials/nano-rp2040-connect/rp2040-chromebook-upload))
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* Arduino Pro
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* Arduino Pro Mini (ATmega328)
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* Arduino UNO (R3 and older revisions
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* Arduino UNO WiFi Rev2 ([additional setup required](https://docscontent-karlsoderbychromebookunowifire.gtsb.io/tutorials/uno-wifi-rev2/uno-wifi-r2-chromebook-installation))
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* Arduino Zero
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Third-party boards are not supported on Chrome OS.
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<a class="link-chevron-right" href="https://support.arduino.cc/hc/en-us/articles/360016495639-Use-Arduino-with-Chromebook">Learn more about using Arduino with Chromebook</a>
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## Web Editor on Windows, macOS, and Linux
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The Web Editor on Windows, macOS, and Linux can be used with these boards:
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To use the Web Editor on Windows, macOS, and Linux, you need to install the <a class="link-up-right" href="https://create.arduino.cc/getting-started/plugin">Arduino Create Agent</a>.
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These boards are supported:
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* Arduino Portenta C33
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* Arduino Primo

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