Homebrew is a free, open-source package manager for Linux and MacOS that simplifies the installation and management of software. Think of Homebrew as a command-line version of the App Store that ...

Still, you're likely to find many of the same issues here, so I'd like to turn your attention to Linux. Despite what you may think, it's easy to make the jump with just a little patience and some ...

Install Linux Apps With Crostini Google's official method for installing Linux apps is called Crostini —though you may just find it labelled as Linux on your device—and it allows you to run individual ...

Lifehacker reader Michael writes in with a nifty tip that was lurking in our comments all along, but deserves to see the bright light of posting. If you're already using the Unix-like Cygwin, it's an ...

There are some nifty tools in PowerToys for everyday users – people scared of the BIOS, even – that can make a real ...

Linux apps can expand your Chromebook's capabilities and open up all sorts of interesting options — but first, you have to know where to begin. Google’s Chrome OS platform sure isn’t what it used to ...

Looking for a Linux distribution to challenge you? AerynOS delivers that - plus atomic-powered security and stability.

The first Chromebooks were never designed to run desktop software. Heck, they were never meant to support Android apps either, but now you can run both. Most modern Chromebooks provide integrated ...