Chromebooks, Chrome OS and Chrome tablet news, how tos, views and reviews
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.
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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.
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Even if you’re not a Linux user, there are plenty of reasons to run Linux on your Chromebook. Here are 5 that provide a lot of bang for the buck.
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It’s easy to remotely control other computers from a Chromebook. Need to know how remotely control a Chromebook from another computer? Here you go.
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It’s always great to read a “What exactly can you do on a Chromebook?” article. So I did. Unfortunately, it illustrates the widespread misperceptions about what a Chromebook can do in 2021.
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Want to tinker with web development or learn a new skill? Even with an entry-level Chromebook, you can, thanks to CodeSandbox. I’m using it now for my Advanced JavaScript class and it’s a fantastic service that runs in your browser.
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Got an old Chromebook lying around that’s not getting software updates anymore? One option is to flash the firmware so you can install whatever OS you want. I did just that by installing Linux on a 2013 Chromebook Pixel. Here’s how.
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A good, customized Linux terminal is super useful in Chrome OS. Here’s how to customize the Linux Terminal app on your Chromebook.
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I’ve been using a Chromebook for my college Computer Science classes since 2018. Even though we’re online this semester, the Chromebook gets the job done.
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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.
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LaCrOS for Chrome OS aims to decouple the Chrome browser from the Chromebook platform. Is it to extend the life of older Chromebooks? I don’t think so and here’s why.
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