Using RStudio with a Chromebook
Given my interest in using R as an analysis tool and using a Chromebook as my main laptop at home and on side projects for 2 years, thought I'd take a quick look at some options for combining the two. Option 1 - Using RStudio on AWS This has been my main usage of R at home, using RStudio on Windows 10 at work. With a couple of preset images created it's easy to get up and running. I used the image created by Louis Aslett . There are a few alternatives around now, even the Amazon have an article that goes into a bit more depth on Running R on AWS . THis allows you to fine tune what is setup. I have been using this for about a year now and the experience is so seamless on a Chromebook, since everything else is also running as a Chrome app. Pros: Use computing power in the cloud, can easily share Consistent experience no matter the computer you use to access it Cons: AWS management consoles do have a learning curve Small monthly charge for storage option in