Still rocking a Chromebook Pixel 2015 or other device from around that era? You’ve been missing out on Linux apps but that’s about to change with Chrome OS 77 next month, thanks to a kernel update.
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Add another four devices to get GPU acceleration for Linux apps: A code change will bring it to the latest Chromeboxes, enabling light gaming functionality for Project Crostini.
Bad news for older Chromebook, Chromebox and Chromebase owners: Efforts have ceased to backport features that are required for Project Crostini. Not on the list? The 2015 Google Chromebook Pixel.
The Chrome OS Dev Channel v. 69 update is out and there appears to be quite a few new features: The beginnings of the “Better Together” multidevice setup, a smoother system tray and updated Files app to name a few.
Picking the wallpaper on your Chromebook, Chromebox or Chrome OS tablet will look much nicer thanks to a refresh available in the latest Dev Channel. The old “surprise me” feature will be supplanted by the same Backdrop service Google uses with Chromecast devices.
Four Acer Chromebox CXI3 configurations landed on the company’s website offering a range of choices including a Core i3 option that HP doesn’t offer for its Chromebox G2.
Earlier this month HP said May 30 was the day for Chromebox G2 sales to start and the company kept its promise. There are four configurations available with the base model starting at $199.
The official Asus Chromebox 3 web page is up and shows a fourth CPU option, more details on 4k/UHD support for multiple monitors and additional RAM and storage options.
A reader wants to know why there are no Thunderbolt 3 outputs on Chrome OS devices? It may have to do with Linux as well as ARM-powered Chrome OS devices and use cases of Chromebook users.
Don’t have a Pixelbook but want to run Linux apps in containers? Don’t fret just yet: This list of Chrome OS devices running Linux kernel 4.4 could get the feature.