The Chromebook’s Virtual Desks feature is pretty exciting and we’ve certainly had no shortage of things to say about them here. Having the ability to compartmentalize your apps and web apps into different workspaces so that you’re not constantly bombarded with tons of open windows is ideal because it keeps us from attempting to visually […]
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Chrome OS 89 is here with a hat full of tricks
It is official! Chromebooks turn 10 today and Google has coordinated the celebration to coincided with the much-anticipated release of Chrome OS 89. We have been tracking new features in this update for months and I’m happy to say that Google has delivered the goods with the newest version of Chrome OS. We’ll be breaking […]
Continue ReadingMy top five favorite Chromebook keyboard shortcuts for the new year
As we glide gracefully into the new year, hoping never to look back to 2020, I wanted to share with you my top five Chromebook keyboard shortcuts for fun and productivity. You can access your shortcut manager by pressing ctrl + alt + / or by opening your Explore and navigating to them on the […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS Phone Hub gets onboarding UI for initial setup
Chrome OS developers are steadily working on a slew of new features that will be heading to Chromebooks over the next few months. One of the flashier new additions that we’ve been tracking is the “Phone Hub” feature that will further deepen the integrating between your Chromebook and your mobile device. Just recently, the Phone […]
Continue ReadingReader’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 customers. The means you’ll […]
Continue ReadingHow to install the Vivaldi browser on your Chromebook
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 […]
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 ReadingInstalling the latest version of Inkscape on Chrome OS just got a whole lot easier
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 […]
Continue ReadingInstall 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 to deliver Linux apps in […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS 70 Brings Massive UI Overhaul For Tablets: Android Pie and Material Design Everywhere [VIDEO]
That title should tell you a ton about the contents of this article and video. It is crammed full of descriptive words and much longer than we generally make titles. For this article and video, however, it is absolutely fitting as the newest update to our favorite operating system is an absolutely massive one.
Continue ReadingChrome OS Shelf Adding Overview, Shortcuts and A New Look
Google I/O 2018 brought with it a lot of new and exciting features to expect from Chrome OS in the very near future. For a complete rundown of all the good stuff, check out Robby’s I/O roundup here.
Continue ReadingRun Windows Apps On Your Chromebook With Crossover – Sort Of
CrossOver, a service that has been around and doing its thing on other platforms for some time, has now landed in Beta in the Play Store for Android with a version just for Chrome OS.
Continue ReadingChrome Extension Spotlight: Fake A Phonecall With NOPE
Simple, effective and…funny? This Chrome Extension provides all the above and actually does exactly what you need it to do without any other distracting features.
Continue ReadingAndroid Apps Coming to Chrome OS Very Soon
So, Google I/O is all wrapped up, but Thursday morning yielded some seriously ground-breaking news: Android apps are coming to Chrome OS. They are native. And they are ALL coming. All the apps are coming. I wanted to take a minute and unpack what that means for all of us who use Chrome OS and […]
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