Google is working on a new code change for ChromeOS that could boost VM performance on Chromebooks. ChromeOS uses a custom VM, or virtual machine, to run Linux on Chromebooks, as well as for Android apps. The change would enable CPU affinity, which is a way to constrain or enable the VM to use certain processors on a multi-core Chromebook.
If I had to guess how much I split my time between using ChromeOS and Linux on my Chromebook, I’d estimate it to be about even. Half of my day is spent in the browser using web apps. The other half is in Linux using full desktop software. While many Chromebook users stay in the ChromeOS world, I wanted to share how I use Linux on my Chromebook to perhaps broaden some people’s perspectives.
A new Setting called Performance will add performance boosts for Chromebooks and the Chrome browser on all supported platforms. The Performance settings will include a similar power optimization feature recently added to Chromebooks and also a new function to boost overall Chrome performance.
Every new Chromebook since 2020 supports the Linux container, even the low cost ones. Would I use Linux for heavy duty desktop apps on an entry-level Chromebook? No, but for occasional use or a third party browser it works perfectly fine.
Long time Mint user for the cash flow/budgeting bits. It works on all of my devices and is always up to date with my accounts for assets, debts, etc... I'm considering a change for my investments which are with a money manager; Betterment, FutureAdvisor and Wealthfront all offer similar portfolio management at a much lower cost.