It’s that time again. The time where we tinker with Linux on Chrome OS to explore what can be done for one simple reason. WE CAN! Yesterday’s Command Line article focused on adding the ability to print from your Crostini Linux apps. That feature is a much-needed resource for many Chrome OS users that have […]
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Welcome to Command Line. This is our ongoing series dedicated to the Crostini Project and Linux apps on Chrome OS. We're exploring what's new and what you can do with this exciting new feature.
[UPDATE] How to use your HP Printer with Linux on Chrome OS
I was perusing various forums this evening in an effort to gather some good fodder for future Command Line articles when I stumbled upon a thread that immediately piqued my interest. The subject in question was how to print from a particular app that was running on Chrome OS via the Linux container. It occurred […]
Continue ReadingInstall this standalone Shockwave player on your Chromebook and get your retro game on
Chromebooks are becoming more and more capable every day. With the addition of Android and Linux apps and streaming platforms like Stadia, they’re also turning into pretty decent gaming rigs as well. More power and legitimate GPUs may someday mean the advent of real-deal AAA+ games on Chrome OS but us “old folks” occasionally like […]
Continue ReadingHelp fight disease with Folding@home on Chrome OS
Distributed computing is at the core of many of the technologies that we use on a daily basis without even realizing it. To simplify it into terms I can understand, the process involves multiple systems performing the same tasks in conjunction with each other but not dependent on any one device. The applications range from […]
Continue ReadingHow to install TD Ameritrade’s “thinkorswim” on your Chromebook
The stock market is a volatile place on a good day but as of late, trying to win big can be a gamble that many just aren’t willing to take. However, with so many companies taking massive financial hits, some traders are looking to take advantage of reduces share prices. While I’m not here to […]
Continue ReadingHow-to: Adding Debian Backports to Chrome OS
In many cases, finding the Linux software you need for your Chromebook is as simple as using using apt install from the command line as the Debian Buster repository is full of common and popular packages used by many. However, there are occasions when the package you want doesn’t exist in the stable repo or […]
Continue ReadingHow to fix the “add-apt-repository command not found” error in Crostini Linux
As we continue our Command Line series, we’re always on the lookout for ways to try new software and alternative methods for installing Linux applications. One common instance that comes up frequently is installing software from a repository other than the default Debian Buster that comes with Crostini Linux on Chrome OS. If you’ve tinkered […]
Continue ReadingInstall this Linux App Store on your Chromebook for easy one-click installs
We started the Command Line series to explore new and uncharted ways to utilize Linux Apps on Chrome OS. In our journey, we’re discovering a lot of great tools and methods to bring powerful and versatile tools to your Chromebook but alas, the Crostini Project is still lacking one essential tool that would make it […]
Continue ReadingNeed Viber on your Chromebook? For now, Linux is probably the answer
Over the weekend, I received a message from a reader who was desperately trying to get Viber working on his Chromebook. What is Viber you ask? Yeah, I wasn’t exactly familiar with it either but over 1 billion people around the globe depend on Rakuten’s messaging platform for chat, calls and even video conferencing. The […]
Continue ReadingFirst Look at the UI for resizing Linux Disk on Chrome OS
Even with Chrome OS updates on a hiatus, development continues to move forward and it looks like developers are adding some polish to an upcoming Linux feature. In its current state, the Linux container on Chrome OS can utilize up to 90% of the available free space on your Chromebooks disk. Depending on your device […]
Continue ReadingInstall the privacy-focused Tor Browser on your Chromebook in 4 simple steps
More and more, security and privacy are becoming important factors for users looking to choose a web browser. While most major browsers such as Chrome, Firefox and Edge will allow users to limit the amount of data that is shared and what traces are left from browsing, that isn’t the default behavior. For those wanting […]
Continue ReadingHow to install the latest version of Telegram Desktop on Chrome OS
Back when times were simpler, Allo was our go-to chat platform here at Chrome Unboxed. We used it for personal and professional communication and Google Messages was our secondary app for those who weren’t aboard the Allo train. Then, our beloved chat app met an untimely demise at the hands of Google’s notoriously famous mannerisms […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS to shrink Linux disk image for Chromebooks with limited storage
Linux apps bring a lot to the table for Chromebook users. The ability to have installable applications for which there isn’t a web-based alternative is huge and it could play an integral part in launching Chrome OS to a new level of usability and consumer popularity. Apart from the learning curve involved in navigating Linux […]
Continue ReadingGetting started with Linux AppImages on your Chromebook
Yesterday, I covered installing Snaps on Chrome OS and come to the conclusion that the “standalone” Linux apps and Chromebooks weren’t quite ready to play nice. In that article, I mentioned that I had covered installing Flatpaks and AppImages but that wasn’t 100% accurate. We have discussed how to add the Flathub repo and install […]
Continue ReadingYes, you can install Snap packages on Chrome OS, but it’s not great
Before we go any deeper with this, I’d like to confess that I am in no way an expert on Linux. Since the Crostini project first emerged and brought Linux applications to Chrome OS, I have been quite busy researching the various Linux distros and more specifically, how apps are packaged and handled on said […]
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