You’ve probably heard about Google Chromebooks. Like Android, Chrome OS is based on some variant of Linux, but it is targeted at the “cloud first” strategy so Chromebooks typically don’t have a huge ...

Chrome OS is about to become even more powerful, with Google’s “Bruschetta” project adding support for using the Linux distro of your choice. One of the biggest shifts for Chrome OS in recent years ...

Chromebooks ship with a native Linux shell that you can enable for full Linux functionality. For the best Linux experience, opt for a Chromebook Plus. Once enabled, you get nearly unrestricted access ...

ChromeOS has a strong connection with Linux and uses the Linux kernel at its core. Unlike traditional Linux distros, ChromeOS is locked down and lacks customization. ChromeOS allows running Linux apps ...

It looks like Google’s long-running project to split up ChromeOS and its Chrome browser will be shipping out to the masses soon. Kevin Tofel’s About Chromebooks has spotted flags that turn on the ...

Chrome OS began as a simple browser-based operating system that only ran progressive web and Chrome apps. Over the years, Google's OS has evolved well past its humble origins. Modern Chromebooks ...

Google says Chrome will launch for ARM64 Linux in Q2 2026, bringing native support, Chrome sync, and easier installs on ...

Google’s Chrome OS is a lightweight, secure operating system that was originally built around Google’s Chrome web browser, but which has become more versatile over the years with a built-in file ...

Chrome OS must be a dream come true for Google-versus-Microsoft fanboys. Rumors that Google would ship a desktop OS first flew back in 2006, but the project in question turned out to be for internal ...

Linux is compelling because it's free and might work on a PC you already own. But there are so many challenges.

Chromebooks have always been thought of as cheap laptops running a glorified web browser instead of an operating system, but times have certainly changed. Today, you can buy powerful Chromebooks and ...

Chrome is finally coming to ARM64 Linux devices this year, Google has announced. If you currently run Ubuntu (or another ...