Google is slowly starting to add support for running Linux applications on Chromebooks. But as I discovered when I tested Linux apps on the Acer Chromebook Tab 10 recently, it’s still a work in ...

Who needs a combined Android and Chrome OS when Chrome OS can pretty much run it all. There's native Chrome OS, of course, and official Android support via Google Play Store. There's even preliminary ...

Google is working hard to turn Chrome OS into more than just a browser, but a real, functional operating system for consumers of all kinds. Most recently, they’ve invited developers to the platform ...

Chromebooks are often limited by ChromeOS and the reliance on web apps. Installing Ubuntu is a great way to unlock the full potential of your Chromebook.

Although Chrome OS is competent at handling web-based workloads, by design it's light on features compared to a full desktop operating system, which is presumably where many of its users are coming ...

How to get started with Linux Apps for Chromebooks. After months of user testing in developer and beta channels, the Crostini project at Google finally delivered the goods: Linux apps for most users ...

Slax calls itself "your pocket operating system," and that tagline still holds true. At around 275MB, it’s light enough to carry on a USB stick but polished enough to serve as a day-to-day rescue or ...

Linux applications are usually distributed in one of two ways - through a software repository, or by downloading an installer package from a website. For example, the Steam download page offers a .deb ...

When Google first launched Chrome OS, the operating system was basically a glorified web browser designed to run web apps. Over time Google added support for running some applications offline and ...

Corbin is a tech journalist and developer who worked at Android Police from 2016 until 2021. Check out his other work at corbin.io. One of the most exciting new features in Chrome OS is the ability to ...

Linux apps can now run in a Chromebook’s Chrome OS environment. However, the process can be tricky, and it depends on your hardware’s design and Google’s whims. Running Android apps on your Chromebook ...

The day has finally arrived. Let the trumpets blare and confetti rain from the sky. With three weeks to spare, Google has met its self-imposed deadline and the beta version of its Chrome Web browser ...