Earlier this year, after roughly three years, Google finally lifted the “Beta” label from the Crostini project that brought a Linux development environment to Chromebooks. While many may feel that the Linux side of Chrome OS is only for technical users, developers, and tinkerers such as myself, the ability to install in run Linux packages […]
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Linux Containers [Crostini] For Samsung Chromebook Plus In The Works
Linux container development continues to plow forward with each day that goes by. More feverish than the entire Android app initiative for Chrome OS ever was, the Crostini project seems to introduce new features into the fold on what seems like a daily basis. If you haven’t kept up to date with all that is […]
Continue ReadingChromebook Crostini Containers Getting GPU Support
Hopefully, you’ve been keeping track with all the updates coming down the line concerning the Crostini project: a new set of features bringing containered Linux apps to Chromebooks. Development is progressing rapidly, and we really feel that this could be one of the biggest developments for Chromebooks since their inception.
Continue ReadingCrostini Chromebook Containers Getting Files App Access
If you recall from our earlier article/video showing Linux apps running in a container on the Pixelbook, one of the shortcomings I mentioned there was the lack of file management. Not only was there no simple way to move files, there was no real way to get those files out of that container to share […]
Continue ReadingChromebooks and Crostini: Containers For Chrome OS By Google I/O?
Crostini noun: small pieces of toasted or fried bread served with a topping as an appetizer or canapé. In layman’s terms, a crostini is a fancy crouton. More often than not, you will find crostini served in a similar manner to Bruschetta; brushed with Olive Oil and topped with cheese and other various deliciousness.
Continue ReadingChromebooks And Containers: New Features Sighted
A few months back, there was quite a buzz around the work being done surrounding containers being run on Chrome OS. Since that time, there hasn’t been much news on that front but we’ve stumbled upon some new signs that suggest the project is alive and well.
Continue ReadingContainers And Chromebooks: The Future Of Chrome OS
Last month, I penned my thoughts on what the future of Chrome OS could look like and how devices like the Pixelbook could play a big part in the implementation of containers on Chromebooks. Running non-native apps on top of the Chrome operating system without the need for hacky workarounds would be a monumental watershed […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Cloud Platform Transitioning To Chromium VM Containers
It’s interesting, before the past week and all the Andromeda craziness, I never once considered a future where Google and Chrome, Chrome OS, or Chromecast might not be basically synonymous. With all the rumors and talk of aggressive moves by Google around whatever Andromeda is, we’ve begun paying a bit more attention to Google’s intentional […]
Continue ReadingGoogle is bringing Nvidia RTX GPUs to Chromebooks
Google is not relenting in trying to make ChromeOS the operating system for the masses. With more and more devices arriving and more features being added on a very consistent basis, the young OS has become extremely versatile but there’s still plenty of room for more. One area, in particular that Google has placed some […]
Continue ReadingFinally, it looks like Android 13 is on the way to Chromebooks
One of the things I’ve been harping on over the last few months is the fact that Android is still forked on ChromeOS into Android 9 and Android 11. Both are outdated, and the containers for both versions are different, too, giving some users the older ARC++ container and others the newer ARCVM one. For […]
Continue Reading120Hz gaming Chromebooks are great, but ChromeOS needs work for high-refresh screens
I was pretty straightforward in my review of the Acer Chromebook 516 GE: 120Hz screens are simply fantastic to look at. I love how they look when gaming, sure, but I also really enjoy all the UI animations rendered at 120Hz across the entire ChromeOS system. At least, I thought I did, anyway. As made […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Chat is finally rolling out Inline Threaded Conversations to help you keep things tidy
You’ve seen it with other popular services, and most recently with Discord – self-contained “threads” for conversations. These are essentially containers that can be created on any reply from any chat participant, and they’re meant to help you keep track of conversation. Most discussion is there and then gone and buried by newer replies, so […]
Continue ReadingHow to tell Web apps and Android apps apart on your Chromebook
ChromeOS is one of the few operating systems that allows you to install applications from other operating systems, as is the case with Linux and Android apps that run in their own separate containers. However, having a combination of web app shortcuts, PWAs, Android apps, and Linux apps running on the same device can sometimes […]
Continue ReadingHow to switch your ChromeOS Linux from Debian to Ubuntu
Linux on ChromeOS, a.k.a. Crostini, has been out of beta and available for quite some time. Users that want to leverage the flexibility and power of a Linux environment have access to a Linux terminal that opens the door to a plethora of executable packages that aren’t readily available on ChromeOS proper. Whether you’re looking […]
Continue ReadingThe Chrome Cast 158: Steam on Chromebooks feels a little like magic
For this episode of The Chrome Cast, there’s no escaping the gravitational pull surrounding the arrival of Steam for Chromebooks. Sure, there are only a few Chromebooks that can currently participate in the open Alpha and yes there are bugs, but the overall experience of loading up Steam on a Chromebook is one of the […]
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