It has been well over a year since we discovered work being done that would bring "dark mode" to Chrome OS. By now, I really thought that developers would have wrapped this one up but apparently, it's been a greater undertaking than I presumed. Every time I get a Canary update, I look for "dark … [Read more...] about Enabling Dark Mode on a Chromebook (Do not try this at home)
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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
Deal Alert: Score this 8th Gen HP Chromebox G2 for only $200
Good Chromebooks are growing exceedingly difficult to find. If you're in the market for a premium flagship-caliber device, deals are relatively easy to find at the moment. Unfortunately for many, $600 and up isn't a desirable price range when you just need a budget-friendly device that actually … [Read more...] about Deal Alert: Score this 8th Gen HP Chromebox G2 for only $200
Get $200 off and 10% cashback on the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
The flagship battle is heating up and devices like the Acer Chromebook Spin 713, Lenovo Flex 5 and HP Chromebook x360 14c are putting the pressure on the $1,000 models from ASUS and Samsung. Still, there's something intangible about Samsung's Galaxy Chromebook and many users are still after the fit, … [Read more...] about Get $200 off and 10% cashback on the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook
Sector 5 E4 LTE Review: A new bar for EDU Chromebooks
We do our best to get our hands on all varieties of Chrome OS devices in the hopes that we can help our readers make the best buying decisions based on personal need and equally important, budget. That said, it's not often that we get a chance to take a look at a Chromebook that was designed … [Read more...] about Sector 5 E4 LTE Review: A new bar for EDU Chromebooks
5 must-have terminal commands for Linux on your Chromebook
We've spent a lot of time over the past week exploring what is possible on Chrome OS. Thanks to some updates to the Linux container, we've installed Windows 10 and a variety of Linux flavors. I love tinkering with Chrome OS to see how far I can push the maturing ecosystem but today, we're going to … [Read more...] about 5 must-have terminal commands for Linux on your Chromebook
Hey Google, let’s talk Shark Week!
Hard to believe but the Discovery Channel's "wildly" popular Shark Week is now in its third decade of production. Now in its 32nd season, Shark Week began as an entertaining effort to educate viewers about common misconceptions while helping draw attention to preservation of the species. The … [Read more...] about Hey Google, let’s talk Shark Week!
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
Find your Chrome OS version, recovery images and more with this handy website
After a few months of hiccups, delays and reorganization, Chrome OS updates finally appear to be back on track and the last two released have landed right on schedule. On top of that, Google is finally making a concerted effort to make release announcements official prior to the actually drop of the … [Read more...] about Find your Chrome OS version, recovery images and more with this handy website
