We just put pen to paper this morning about the strange absence of Chrome OS 80. Usually, Chrome OS updates travel through the different levels of Stable, Beta, and Developer Channels on a routine, 6-week schedule. Though the Beta and Developer Channels had already moved on to 81 and 82 … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 80 is here after a brief hiatus
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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]
Getting started with Linux apps on your Chromebook
We've spent a lot of time talking Crostini and Linux apps as of late but I realized that the average Chromebook user might be a little intimidated when we start talking about terminals, command lines and other Linux-y lingo. That prompted me to take a step back and try to consider what a first-time … [Read more...] about Getting started with Linux apps on your Chromebook
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
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?
Crostini keys expired on Chrome OS Dev and Canary? There’s a simple fix
If you happen to be an outlier like myself that lives, for the most part, in the experimental channels of Chrome OS, chances are good that you run into a few hiccups from time to time with the software. My desktop is always in the Canary channel and receives updates on an almost daily basis. Great … [Read more...] about Crostini keys expired on Chrome OS Dev and Canary? There’s a simple fix
Google announces timeline for the end of Chrome Apps on Chromebooks
In late 2016, Google began the two-year process of sunsetting Chrome Apps on all platforms with the exception of Chrome OS. By early 2018, navigating to the Chrome Web Store on Windows, Mac or Linux would present users with only extensions to pick from as the "App" section had been completely … [Read more...] about Google announces timeline for the end of Chrome Apps on Chromebooks
New Chromebook ‘Dedede’ begins development with rumored 10nm Intel Jasper Lake processor
As of late, it looks like Google, Intel and hardware manufacturers are working hard to get Chrome OS on to a similar roadmap as other operating systems. With two new devices already on board with Project Athena, it's an exciting time for Chrome OS fans as devices are now enjoying the same … [Read more...] about New Chromebook ‘Dedede’ begins development with rumored 10nm Intel Jasper Lake processor
