I'll be honest: I haven't thought of applying an EQ (equalizer) to audio on a Chromebook since I've owned one. My audio is largely cast to a Chromecast-ready speaker or sent wirelessly to my Bluetooth headphones and I rely heavily on streaming services like Spotify, Google Play Music and YouTube … [Read more...] about How to use an EQ for your Chromebook audio playback
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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Minecraft: Education Edition officially arrives for Chromebooks
It has been less than a month since Microsoft rolled out the Beta testing phase of Minecraft: Education Edition which brought the instructional version of the game back to Chromebooks. With many schools gearing up to head back to the classroom or start non-traditional online sessions, Microsoft has … [Read more...] about Minecraft: Education Edition officially arrives for Chromebooks
Development on Windows dual boot for Chromebooks has been resurrected for some reason
For reasons unknown at this point, there is cause to believe that work on the long-dead effort to bring Windows dual-booting to Chrome OS has been brought back to life. Spotted by Chrome Story, there is clearly work being done on Project Campfire (Google's internal naming for the dual boot setup … [Read more...] about Development on Windows dual boot for Chromebooks has been resurrected for some reason
Google grants a stay of execution for Chrome Web Store apps, but why?
Chrome apps have been on the chopping block for four years now. While the majority of the tech world has moved on to embrace Progressive Web Apps and other solutions, it appears that the "apps" in the Chrome Web Store will spend a little more time on death row before meeting their final demise. … [Read more...] about Google grants a stay of execution for Chrome Web Store apps, but why?
Manjaro Monday: Installing this Arch Linux branch on your Chromebook
I've spent quite a few hours over the past week or so experimenting with different operating systems that can be installed inside a virtual machine on select Chrome OS devices. What began with an unlikely installation of Windows 10 led me down a path of testing out various Linux distributions in an … [Read more...] about Manjaro Monday: Installing this Arch Linux branch on your Chromebook
Reader’s Choice: Here’s Pop!_OS running on a Chromebook
We now have a closer look at how Parallels will bring Windows to Chrome OS in the coming months but for the general consumer, it simply won't be an option. In the latest release from Parallels, the company clearly states that this collaboration with Google is meant solely for Chrome Enterprise … [Read more...] about Reader’s Choice: Here’s Pop!_OS running on a Chromebook
Forget Windows, I just installed Elementary OS on my Chromebook and it’s awesome
In my path to Chrome OS enlightenment, I've explored many method with which users can run non-native applications and even alternative operating systems. My most recent endeavor involved installing a full-blown version of Windows 10 inside the Linux container on Chrome OS. While I have absolutely no … [Read more...] about Forget Windows, I just installed Elementary OS on my Chromebook and it’s awesome
Well, I went and installed Windows 10 on my Chromebook
Parallels will soon bring a full-fledged Windows desktop to Chrome OS for enterprise customers but it appears that won't be only way to skin the proverbial cat. Nesting a virtual machine inside inside another VM on Chrome OS technically isn't supposed to be possible in the current Stable build of … [Read more...] about Well, I went and installed Windows 10 on my Chromebook
Say hello to the Linux Terminal 2.0 for Chrome OS
Back in March, prior to the Chrome OS release calendar getting out of whack, the Linux terminal for Chrome OS was undergoing a major facelift that looked to be slated for the release of version 82. Since I generally live in the Canary channel, I was unaware that the update had not taken place. … [Read more...] about Say hello to the Linux Terminal 2.0 for Chrome OS
How to get the latest version of Inkscape on your Chromebook
If you were to Google "best vector editors" or "best Adobe Illustrator alternatives," I'd wager a cup of coffee that nearly every list you find will include Inkscape. The open-source, 100% free illustration and editing program has been the go-to for thousands upon thousands of professional and … [Read more...] about How to get the latest version of Inkscape on your Chromebook
Chromebook cameras to get a much-needed feature in Chrome OS 85
When it comes to cutting-edge features, the Chrome OS camera software isn't exactly what comes to mind. While the entire experience received an overhaul a few years back, the camera we've had on Chromebooks has been largely the same for a while. It is functional, it technically works, but the … [Read more...] about Chromebook cameras to get a much-needed feature in Chrome OS 85
This missing YouTube Music feature on the web is ruining moving day for me
My day has finally arrived. I finally got the thumbs up to be one of the users that can successfully move my Google Play Music library over to YouTube Music with just one click. You can check here if you want to see if your account is ready for transfer. If you haven't done so already or are … [Read more...] about This missing YouTube Music feature on the web is ruining moving day for me
