Android is very close to being a full-blown Linux desktop. With the ability to run Linux apps, the OS takes a major step forward. But there is one glaring problem with the feature. I've been waiting ...

Googlebook OS features a built-in Linux environment, and getting Linux apps up and running is simple.

In 2014, I recovered an old mini PC that didn’t have an operating system, and installed a Linux OS to bring it back to life. Ever since then, I’ve been a big Linux user and advocate. While learning ...

Googlebooks are getting a Linux terminal, giving users access to a virtual Linux environment for development, scripting, and ...

One of the many functional regressions I immediately noticed in my Googlebook is its half-assed Linux environment.

Along with Linux apps, Googlebooks are reportedly also struggling with Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) — the backbone of apps on ChromeOS. Certain PWAs aren’t fully supported on Googlebook OS, possibly ...

For those that want *nix tools on Windows without WSL, I highly recommend MSYS2. The mintty terminal that comes with MSYS2 should even help WSL users that want a good terminal without having to run ...

ExpressVPN has rolled out a much-needed update for Linux users, finally adding a graphical user interface (GUI) to its VPN app. Yes, folks, a GUI for Linux is only being rolled out in 2025! Better ...

Android has long been focused on running mobile apps, but in recent years, features aimed at developers and power users have begun pushing its boundaries. One exciting frontier: running full Linux ...

Googlebook was always going to run into problems with app availability, but few expected the platform to regress its ...