Linux on Chromebooks Archives

Chrome OS 105 adds Ansible to Linux on Chromebooks

Kevin C. TofelJune 30, 2022June 30, 2022NewsAnsible, Chrome Enterprise, Chrome OS, Chrome OS 105, ChromeOS, ChromeOS 105, Enterprise, Linux, Linux on Chromebooks7 Comments

Chrome Enterprise users relying on Ansible will be happy that Chrome OS 105 adds support for Ansible Playbooks in Linux on Chromebooks.

Chromebooks get these 7 new Chrome OS 103 features

Kevin C. TofelJune 28, 2022June 28, 2022NewsAndroid, Chrome OS, Chrome OS 103, Chromebook productivity, Chromebooks, ChromeOS, ChromeOS 103, Google Play Store, Linux on Chromebooks, Nearby Share, Phone Hub, Screen recording, Terminal, Virtual Desks13 Comments

New Chrome OS 103 features are available in the Stable Channel. After you upgrade your Chromebook, here’s what you get.

Chrome OS 98 may offer a glimpse at Steam gaming on Chromebooks

Kevin C. TofelDecember 3, 2021December 3, 2021NewsBorealis, Chrome OS, Chrome OS 98, Chromebooks, Gaming, Linux on Chromebooks, PC gaming, Steam1 Comment

Chrome OS 98 looks to add an experimental flag that enables Steam gaming on Chromebooks. This is only the first step though, and we don’t know what the experience will be like.

Lenovo IdeaPad 5i Chromebook review: A potent Pentium-powered laptop

Kevin C. TofelAugust 22, 2021August 22, 2021News, ReviewsAndroid, benchmarks, Chromebooks, Lenovo, Lenovo 5i Chromebook, Lenovo IdeaPad 5i Chromebook, Linux, Linux on Chromebooks, Reviews8 Comments

Even after two weeks of using the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i Chromebook, this little laptop continues to surprise me. With fantastic performance from the newest Pentium Gold, this Chromebook really shines for the price.

Chrome OS 92 Stable update arrives: Here’s what you need to know (Updated)

Kevin C. TofelAugust 2, 2021August 12, 2021NewsAndroid apps, Chrome OS, Chrome OS 92, Chrome OS 93, Chromebooks, eSIM, Google, Google Meet, Linux Apps, Linux on Chromebooks, LTE, LTE Chromebooks, Productivity, Stable Channel8 Comments

After a few hiccups with Chrome OS 91 last month, Google released the Chrome OS 92 Stable Channel update on Monday. Here’s what you need to know about this release for Chromebooks and other Chrome OS devices.

Poll: Are you using Linux on your Chromebook?

Kevin C. TofelJuly 9, 2021July 9, 2021NewsChrome OS, Chromebook productivity, Chromebooks, Crostini, Linux, Linux Apps, Linux on Chromebooks, Poll, Project Crostini48 Comments

While it’s not a perfect secondary app solution, Linux on your Chromebook can be useful. Scary to some, yes, but still useful. Are you using it?

Updated Chrome OS 91 Stable Channel fixes broken clipboard in Linux on Chromebooks

Kevin C. TofelJuly 2, 2021July 2, 2021NewsBugs, Chrome OS, Chrome OS 91, Chromebooks, Linux, Linux Apps, Linux on Chromebooks2 Comments

A Chrome OS 91 Stable Channel update was released this week that fixes the broken clipboard in Linux on Chromebooks. You can now copy and paste data between the two software platforms again.

Linux on Chromebooks: Underappreciated versatility as an app solution

Kevin C. TofelJune 25, 2021June 25, 2021How to, News, OpinionChrome OS, Chromebook productivity, Chromebooks, Linux, Linux Apps, Linux on Chromebooks17 Comments

Linux on Chromebooks is an oft-underappreciated option to extend the versatility of Chrome OS. Here’s a recent example of adding a music score composition app, complete with audio playback.

Linux on Chromebooks just might get me through a Masters in Computer Science

Kevin C. TofelJune 13, 2021June 13, 2021News, Opinion16 GB, Acer Chromebook Spin 13, Chromebooks, Computer Science, Core i5, Linux, Linux on Chromebooks40 Comments

Starting this fall, I’ll be pursuing a Masters in Computer Science at Georgia Tech. Here’s how I think Linux on Chromebooks just might get me through the program.