How I use Linux on my Chromebook
While most Chromebook users stay in ChromeOS, here’s how I use Linux on my Chromebook. Even if your needs are different, Linux can be useful.
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Chromebook privacy indicators for mic and camera in the works
A new ChromeOS feature will bring Chromebook privacy indicators to the system level when using your microphone or camera.
5 reasons you might want to run Linux on a Chromebook
Even if you’re not a Linux user, there are plenty of reasons to run Linux on a Chromebook. Here are 5 that offer a lot of bang for the buck.
Microsoft brings official Visual Studio Code to ARM-powered Chromebooks
Coding on a Chromebook? If you have one with an ARM processor, you’ve got a new, official option to use for programming. Microsoft has added support for ARM-based Chromebooks in Visual Studio Code.
After a decade of Chromebooks, it’s time for Chrome OS to sort apps in the Launcher
I know Chrome OS is a “modern” system, but does that mean we have to sacrifice convenience? I’m talking about the app Launcher, which after 10 years of Chromebooks, still doesn’t have any kind of sorting feature.
How to install LibreOffice for Linux on a Chromebook after downloading it as a tar.gz file
Did you download LibreOffice or some other Linux app as a .tar.gz file on your Chromebook? You’ll need to roll up your sleeves and run a few Linux commands to install it. Here’s how.
So long dual-booting Windows on a Chromebook: Project Campfire is deprecated
Last summer, Project Campfire hinted at Chromebooks dual-booting into Windows. After some progress, the project has been quiet. New code shows it’s shutting down.
Chrome OS 74 Stable version arrives: Here’s what you need to know
Chrome OS 74 has launched on the Stable Channel with a list of 8 key changes. As is often the case, there’s more in here than the “official” list, such as Crostini backup and restore for Linux containers on Chromebooks.
More info about the Sarien and Arcada Chromebooks: clamshell vs convertible, new keyboard layout details
The in-progress Sarien Chromebook looks to be a clamshell while the related Arcada device will be a 2-in-1. Yet both will have a remapped hardware keyboard that appears to bring traditional Function keys to Chrome OS and Linux.
Spruce up your Chromebook experience with these 14 new Chrome themes from Google
Tired of the same old look and feel of Chrome OS? Check out these 14 new themes made by the Google Chrome team to give a little new life to your Chromebook experience.
Coding on a Chromebook: I’m all in with Crostini and the Pixel Slate
One of the most read posts on About Chromebooks is from last April when I detailed how I was coding with my Pixelbook. Now that Project Crostini has quickly matured, I’ve revamped my development environment on the Pixel Slate.
