I have been using the LaCrOs version of Chrome for more than a year, and I was devastated when I read Robby's post about Google shutting down the LaCrOs experiment in the near future. "Devastated" might seem like a bit of an overstatement, but let me explain. Don’t take away my profiles! The … [Read more...] about I found a Lacros replacement to keep Chrome account switching
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How to install Minecraft Java Edition on your Chromebook
Ah, the age-old question. Can I play Minecraft on my Chromebook? Unfortunately, the answer isn't as simple as "Yes or No." If you're a student and you have a Microsoft Office 365 EDU account, you're good to go. You simply have to activate the Play Store on your Chromebook and install the Android … [Read more...] about How to install Minecraft Java Edition on your Chromebook
3 ways to play Minesweeper on your Chromebook
I'm a child of the 80s and I cut my proverbial computing teeth on devices that ran DOS and COBOL but my first real-world experiences on a PC were with good ole' Windows 3.0. It wasn't long before Microsoft introduced Windows 3.1 and with it, a little game called Minesweeper. Some of you may have … [Read more...] about 3 ways to play Minesweeper on your Chromebook
How to install Lightworks Video Editor on your Chromebook
As crazy as it may sound, it has been more than four years since we unearthed the container project that would eventually be responsible for bringing Linux to Chromebooks. It has also given us new tools such as Windows on Chrome OS thanks to the efforts of Parallels. When Google first announced … [Read more...] about How to install Lightworks Video Editor on your Chromebook
How to Download and Install iTunes on Your Chromebook: A Step-by-Step Guide
Ah, the age-old question. You got a Chromebook but you are also an Apple user and you want to access your iTunes library on your shiny, new Chrome OS devices. Unfortunately, Apple has yet to - and likely never will - release an Android version of iTunes. Many users have made the move to Apple Music … [Read more...] about How to Download and Install iTunes on Your Chromebook: A Step-by-Step Guide
First Look: Chromebook “extra container management” in Chrome OS 98
Earlier this month, I covered down a new feature that's in the works for Chrome OS that will give users a native user interface for managing Linux containers. While still a work in progress, the "extra container" management has finally made an appearance in the Canary channel of Chrome OS and we … [Read more...] about First Look: Chromebook “extra container management” in Chrome OS 98
Managing Linux containers is about to get a lot easier on Chrome OS
Earlier this year, after roughly three years, Google finally lifted the "Beta" label from the Crostini project that brought a Linux development environment to Chromebooks. While many may feel that the Linux side of Chrome OS is only for technical users, developers, and tinkerers such as myself, the … [Read more...] about Managing Linux containers is about to get a lot easier on Chrome OS
Take $170 off these premium 11th Gen convertible Chromebooks
Well, here we are. Haloween is officially behind us and we are heading into the holiday homestretch. Before you know it, it'll be time for family get-togethers, football, turkey, the Macy's Parade, and yes, Black Friday shopping. Thankfully, recent years have seen the decline of the in-store madness … [Read more...] about Take $170 off these premium 11th Gen convertible Chromebooks
Eureka! Playing Vulkan Games in Crostini
Today is a day I’ve been waiting for for a long time: Vulkan support in Crostini is a reality. Technically, it's been available in the default "termina" virtual machine since Chrome OS 93. The catch was that the Debian container inside the virtual machine needs an updated and experimental graphics … [Read more...] about Eureka! Playing Vulkan Games in Crostini
Debian 11 ‘Bullseye’ is headed to Chrome OS
I'm honestly not sure if the Linux environment on Chromebooks is actually being embraced by the masses but the fact remains that "Crostini" adds an entirely new level of productivity and capability to the Chrome operating system. In March of last year, Google updated the Linux container on Chrome OS … [Read more...] about Debian 11 ‘Bullseye’ is headed to Chrome OS
Gaming on Chrome OS in a pre-Borealis world
While we all impatiently wait for official support for Steam via Borealis, let’s talk about how you can start playing Windows games today with Steam Play (Proton) using Crostini (Linux on Chrome OS). The experience isn't the best, but it's frankly better than nothing. This article will assume that … [Read more...] about Gaming on Chrome OS in a pre-Borealis world
Linux leaving Beta in next Chrome OS update and that’s a big deal
Google I/O 2021 is a wrap and despite there being no hardware to speak of, there were a ton of new features and updates announced that will be heading our way over the coming weeks and months. During the "What's new in Chrome OS" session, Emilie Roberts and Sanj Nathwani highlighted some new … [Read more...] about Linux leaving Beta in next Chrome OS update and that’s a big deal
