We use Gravit Designer on the daily as our go-to vector editing and design tool but for a long time, Inkscape was always in the old tool bag. Problem was, using Inkscape on Chrome OS in the past required Crouton and the unofficial path to dual-booting Linux on your Chromebook. With the advent of the … [Read more...] about Installing the latest version of Inkscape on Chrome OS just got a whole lot easier
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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Chrome browser may get an official Snap package for Linux
As of late, I spend a good majority of my time digging into Linux on Chrome OS and testing what works and what doesn't. As the Command Line series takes shape, we've become a little keener to Linux-related commits in the Chromium repository. There's so much that you can do with Linux apps on Chrome … [Read more...] about Chrome browser may get an official Snap package for Linux
Darktable: How to install this Lightroom alternative on your Chromebook
In today's installment of the Command Line, we're going to take a look at a serious photo editor that is not only free but can be a viable alternative to Adobe's popular Lightroom. While I don't fancy myself a professional photographer, I've had a number of people ask about this app. After doing a … [Read more...] about Darktable: How to install this Lightroom alternative on your Chromebook
Three ways to install Blender 3D software on your Chromebook
We've talked a lot lately about Linux apps on Chrome OS and the plausibility that Chromebooks could eventually be able to run resource-hungry applications such as full-fledged video editors like Davinci Resolve. Now, we're still a little ways out from that becoming a reality but if and when Crostini … [Read more...] about Three ways to install Blender 3D software on your Chromebook
How to get the newest version of Libre Office on Chrome OS
Well, I was planning on taking the rest of the evening off but the people have spoken and I am obliged to answer. My most recent post from our Command Line series detailed the steps to install the latest version of Mozilla's Firefox browser to replace the default Extended Support Release that comes … [Read more...] about How to get the newest version of Libre Office on Chrome OS
Install the latest version of Firefox on your Chromebook with Nano
As the story is told, George Mallory was asked: "Why did you want to climb Mount Everest?" His reported response would forever go down in the annals of history. "Because it's there." Slightly less famous is my response to the question, "why are you installing all of these apps on your Chromebook?" … [Read more...] about Install the latest version of Firefox on your Chromebook with Nano
[Update] Install Synaptic Package Manager on your Chromebook
Welcome back to another installment of "Command Line." The ongoing series where we explorer new and useful ways to leverage Linux apps on Chrome OS. Up to this point, we've covered the basics of getting Linux apps up and running on your Chromebook and we've even experimented with adding a Linux … [Read more...] about [Update] Install Synaptic Package Manager on your Chromebook
Installing a Linux desktop on your Chromebook [VIDEO]
Welcome to The Command Line. In case you missed the announcement, The Command Line is our brand new, ongoing series that explores Linux support, a.k.a. Crostini on Chrome OS. The inaugural post of this new series spurred a lot of great questions and conversation around the relatively new Chromebook … [Read more...] about Installing a Linux desktop on your Chromebook [VIDEO]
Install these popular desktop apps and more on your Chromebook with Flatpak
When Google announced that Chrome OS would officially support Linux apps via the Crostini project, I expected that developers and tinkerers like me would be the only ones genuinely excited. On the flip side, I've long theorized that the masses could benefit from Crostini if Google could find a way … [Read more...] about Install these popular desktop apps and more on your Chromebook with Flatpak
Chrome 81 brings AR to the browser with WebXR and it’s blowing my mind
AR and VR (augmented reality and virtual reality) are not new technologies, but delivering them to end users has always been a bit of a difficult task. With VR, you need specialized headsets, unique software, and a way to get both up and running without a ton of cables and mess. Sure, there are … [Read more...] about Chrome 81 brings AR to the browser with WebXR and it’s blowing my mind
Thanks to Linux, I just installed a pro-level video editor on my Chromebook
We're constantly looking around for new tricks to make our Chromebooks even more capable than they've already become over the past couple of years. Every day, there are fewer use-cases where a Windows or Mac device is a necessity and we truly believe that Chrome OS will eventually offer comparable … [Read more...] about Thanks to Linux, I just installed a pro-level video editor on my Chromebook
Can I install the Brave Browser on my Chromebook?
If you're using a Chromebook, chances are high that you're perfectly comfortable using the Chrome browser as your default portal to the internet. However, as the Chrome OS ecosystem continues to expand, more and more users are moving to the platform and some of them may want other options. Because … [Read more...] about Can I install the Brave Browser on my Chromebook?
