Now, your computer is configured to boot from the USB drive. When you restart your computer, it will automatically detect and boot from the Chrome OS installation on the USB drive. In the next section, we’ll guide you through the process of booting from the USB drive and starting the in...
For now, CrossOver for Chrome OS is free, so there is nothing stopping you from downloading it and trying outyour favorite Windows text editorsand other apps on a Chromebook. Who knows, that one game or program you miss might work fine, making the Chromebook infinitely better for you. If ...
Using Linux on a Chromebook? A great combination. And activating Linux (Beta) or installing a Linux distro on your Chromebook is easy. Learn more from Lenovo.
Own a Chromebook but miss the Windows OS? Luckily, you’ll be able to install Windows 11 and 10 on your Google machine by following this step-by-step guide.
2. Can I switch back to Chrome OS after installing Windows? Reference: Yes, you can easily switch between Chrome OS and Windows by rebooting your Chromebook and selecting the desired OS at startup. 3. Are there any potential risks or drawbacks to consider when installing Windows on a Chromeb...
Finally, you have to restart your Chromebook. Now you can download any app found onFlathub. Again, most of these apps are available through the Software Center or as a .deb file, but there are a few exclusives. Flatpaks are only installable through the command line on Chrome OS, at leas...
The macOS is specific for Mac hardware so it's not possible to install macOS as a replacement for the Chrome OS on your Chromebook. However, if you are
I’ll show you the easiest way to install Linux (specifically, Ubuntu) on your Chromebook and switch between the OSes at your will with easy-to-remember shortcuts.
10. Shutdown your Chromebook by entering the following command and pressing Enter sudo poweroff 11. Plug your USB drive with a bootable Ubuntu OS, then power on your Chromebook which will take you to the recovery screen. 12. While on the recovery screen, pressCTRL + Lto get into BIOS rath...
Before you can install Linux on a Chromebook you have to put the machine in developer mode. Like other modern PCs, Chromebooks are locked down to prevent malicious code from running—Google calls its security mechanism “OS verification.” This means you’ll be introducing a certain degree of...