If you're new to Chrome OS or maybe you're just learning your way around the recent addition of Linux apps, you may have found yourself a bit overwhelmed with it all. You've probably spent precious time searching the web to figure out which Linux apps are available via your shiny, new Linux … [Read more...] about 3 ways to install Linux packages on your Chromebook
Apps
There are multiple different channels that apps find themselves making their way onto your Chrome OS device. At one time it was via the Chrome Web Store. In that store, you can find dedicated Chrome OS apps alongside Extensions that expand the usability of Chrome. Now that Android has come on the scene, this section of the site will expand incredibly.
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Developers working on a “Diagnostics App” for Chrome OS
Diagnosing system health on Chrome OS may get a little easier with a new update that could be headed our way. As it sits, getting support for your device boils down to one of two worthwhile methods. The first method is to head over to the official Chromebook Support Forum to see if the community of … [Read more...] about Developers working on a “Diagnostics App” for Chrome OS
3 Google Meet add-ons for attendance, hand-raising and push-to-talk
Class is in session for thousands of students and many will be learning remotely using tools such as Google Classroom and Google Meet. Since the onset of the pandemic that sent so many of us into our homes, Google Meet, Zoom and other video conferencing platforms have experienced explosive growth … [Read more...] about 3 Google Meet add-ons for attendance, hand-raising and push-to-talk
Chrome 85 update brings tab-focused productivity features and more speed
Chrome 85 should be rolling out to Windows, Mac, Linux and Android users over the next few days and with it comes a cartload of productivity tools to help you navigate the web with ease. In addition to new and updated tools, the Chrome developer team has made some changes under the hood that will … [Read more...] about Chrome 85 update brings tab-focused productivity features and more speed
Adobe Premiere Rush spotted running on a Chromebook via the Play Store
Since the introduction of Project Rush from Adobe, Chromebook users across the board have been clamoring for a taste of the finished, fully-realized product in Adobe Premiere Rush running on Chrome OS. Though initially promised to arrive "soon" for Chromebooks, the reality is Adobe Premiere Rush … [Read more...] about Adobe Premiere Rush spotted running on a Chromebook via the Play Store
Zoom is down, Google Meet can save your day
As millions of students head back to school, it appears that Zoom's video chat service has folded under the weight of too many meetings. The outage began at roughly 9 a.m. EST and it looks like the web client and portal are the services that are feeling the effects. This is unfortunate for the many … [Read more...] about Zoom is down, Google Meet can save your day
How to play Minecraft Bedrock on your Chromebook
A couple of months back, the Android version of Mojang's wildly popular Minecraft blocked from being used on Chromebooks. At that time, it wasn't clear as to why the sandbox video game was no longer compatible with Chrome OS. However, the reason became very clear with Microsoft's recent announcement … [Read more...] about How to play Minecraft Bedrock on your Chromebook
Play GeForce Now in your browser, no Chromebook needed
Earlier this week, NVIDIA dropped a bomb on the gaming world by releasing the web-based version of GeForce Now. Much to the surprise of many, the service that lets you bring your games with you didn't arrive for browsers of any flavor. Instead, NVIDIA made our day by launching GeForce Now as a … [Read more...] about Play GeForce Now in your browser, no Chromebook needed
MX Linux: Installing the #1 Linux distro on a Chromebook [VIDEO]
We've been doing a lot of tinkering around Chrome Unboxed as of late. With a recent update to the Linux container on Chrome OS, a number of Chromebooks can now leverage QEMU/KVM to run secondary operating systems via a virtual machine. All of this can be done locally on your Chromebooks internal … [Read more...] about MX Linux: Installing the #1 Linux distro on a Chromebook [VIDEO]
How to install Roblox Studio on a Chromebook
School is or will soon be underway for millions of students and I'm sure that countless parents and teachers have already fielded eager inquiries about playing Roblox. Like Minecraft, Roblox is an insanely popular game that allows users to create their own games and worlds for others to enjoy. … [Read more...] about How to install Roblox Studio on a Chromebook
These Google 3D AR experiences are perfect for back to school learning
One of the cooler, less-often talked about features of the Google app is its ability to deliver up immersive AR (augmented reality) experiences right from a search. We've talked a bit about them here before as animals began showing up in the app and bugs were also recently added, but a couple posts … [Read more...] about These Google 3D AR experiences are perfect for back to school learning
From Zero to Hero: Zoom nabs official support for Google Smart Displays
If you aren't familiar with Zoom, I will go ahead an presume that you've been living in a cabin somewhere high in the mountains for the past nine months. I would also say to you, you've probably fared better than many have in 2020 and I wouldn't blame you if you decided to return to that cabin. All … [Read more...] about From Zero to Hero: Zoom nabs official support for Google Smart Displays
