I will show that it's possible to install, configure, and use this Linux distribution with absolutely no command-line access. Today, with a properly-equipped Chromebook and the bravery to run canary ...

Chromebooks may have started life as very basic laptops that were useless without an internet connection, but they’ve become more powerful and more useful with each passing year. Now, not only is it ...

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. It is somewhat similar to running ...

ChromeOS is Linux-based, enabling installation of Linux apps easily in a full-featured environment on a Chromebook. Enabling Linux on ChromeOS is now simple, with a few steps in the Settings app to ...

Chromebooks with the right stuff inside are now able to install and run a complete Linux experience with the KDE desktop without giving up the Chrome OS on the same device. It is not yet flawless, but ...

Chromebooks are pretty darn handy. Even some hardcore Windows users now acknowledge that a Chromebook might be just what you need for work. But, as great as Chromebooks are, and as much progress as ...

Chrome OS, itself based on the Linux kernel, can now run Linux apps—the circle is complete. If you’ve got the latest version of Chrome OS, and a fairly new Chromebook, you can now install some of the ...

Stephen is an author at Android Police who covers how-to guides, features, and in-depth explainers on various topics. He joined the team in late 2021, bringing his strong technical background in ...

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 ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Is Linux on the desktop worth a second look if Chrome gives an old PC a new lease of life? Even the Linux faithful seem to have give up ...