There's a lot of buzz around the in-development Crostini Project for Chrome OS and the potential impact it could have on the entire Chromebook ecosystem. We're really hoping that in just under two weeks, developers will give us some insight into the roadmap for Linux apps on Chrome OS as they gather … [Read more...] about Chrome OS 66 Arrives Ahead Of Google I/O
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HP Chromebox 2 Pre-order And Release Date
And then there were three. Our eagle-eyed tipster, George E. recently share with us some preliminary listings of the ASUS Chromebox 3 that turned up on the web and after a more detailed look, he emailed me to let me know that I had listed the new boxes from ASUS incorrectly. … [Read more...] about HP Chromebox 2 Pre-order And Release Date
Crostini Linux Container Apps Getting Full Native Treatment on Chromebooks
Another day, another Crostini feature comes to light. So far, we have the Linux Terminal installer, Files app integration, and Material Design cues already rounding out the Linux app experience. As we continue to uncover clues by the day, it seems development of the Crostini Project is full steam … [Read more...] about Crostini Linux Container Apps Getting Full Native Treatment on Chromebooks
How To Get Video Recording on Your Chromebook Right Now
Honestly, it almost feels embarrassing to write an article about a feature so standard, but here we are. Amidst all the craziness surrounding detachables like the HP x2, tablets like the Acer Chromebook Tab, and the whole Linux app evolution via the Crostini project, Google has finally taken the … [Read more...] about How To Get Video Recording on Your Chromebook Right Now
“Terminal” App Brings Crostini And Linux Apps One Step Closer To Chrome OS
Developers continue to bring together bits and pieces of the still mysterious Project Crostini and this week we see more detail of what the end-user could see whenever the new feature is made available. Yesterday, Robby shared a sneak-peek as some new UI elements that will bring a Material Design … [Read more...] about “Terminal” App Brings Crostini And Linux Apps One Step Closer To Chrome OS
Crostini Chromebook Containers Getting Files App Access
If you recall from our earlier article/video showing Linux apps running in a container on the Pixelbook, one of the shortcomings I mentioned there was the lack of file management. Not only was there no simple way to move files, there was no real way to get those files out of that container to share … [Read more...] about Crostini Chromebook Containers Getting Files App Access
Linux Apps On Chromebooks Will Employ Material Design – Kind Of
Much like the dawn of Android apps on Chromebooks, the buzz around container-driven Linux apps is growing day by day. More features keep cropping up and it feels like we might be headed towards some sort of announcement at Google I/O in a couple weeks, even if we don't hear it in the primary … [Read more...] about Linux Apps On Chromebooks Will Employ Material Design – Kind Of
‘Open With Windows Application’ Shows Up On Pixelbook: UPDATED
- - - - -- UPDATE: 4/25/18 @ 3:11pm EST -- From time to time, we make mistakes. This one is on me. I recently powerwashed and fully reset my Pixelbook, and did not realize CrossOver was automatically reinstalled from the Play Store on my Pixelbook. I removed it prior, but the restart … [Read more...] about ‘Open With Windows Application’ Shows Up On Pixelbook: UPDATED
Google And Citrix Hosting Chrome Enterprise Webinar Today
Google continues their commitment to enhancing businesses ability to embrace Chrome and the cloud with richer management solutions that help companies package legacy apps, mobility management and network solutions all in a single console. Products such as VMWare AirWatch and ManageEngine were … [Read more...] about Google And Citrix Hosting Chrome Enterprise Webinar Today
AMD Chromebook ‘Kahlee’ May Be Getting A Major Upgrade
Believe it or not, it's been over a year since we first unearthed the proof that AMD would be bringing their APU chipsets to Chrome OS. Since that time, we've seen a little movement on this front including three actual devices in development. 'Jadeite', 'Kahlee' and 'Grunt' were all shaping up to be … [Read more...] about AMD Chromebook ‘Kahlee’ May Be Getting A Major Upgrade
[Update] ASUS Is Up To Bat: Chromebox 3 Shows Up Online
Two down, one to go. Apart from the Celeron offerings from CTL and ViewSonic, three major players in the Kaby Lake Chromebox market are all slated to launch their Chrome OS desktops sometime in the coming weeks. Although Acer has yet to "officially" release the CXI3, it has been up for preorder … [Read more...] about [Update] ASUS Is Up To Bat: Chromebox 3 Shows Up Online
Run Linux Apps On A Pixelbook In A Container Via Crostini [VIDEO]
We've been talking about Chromebooks, Linux, containers, and running all of them together for quite some time. The dream? A simple, user-facing solution for running native Linux apps in Chrome OS. After all, Chrome OS is basically just a customized distro of Linux, so all of this isn't that much of … [Read more...] about Run Linux Apps On A Pixelbook In A Container Via Crostini [VIDEO]
