3 Apps I Use Every Day On My Chromebook

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I get asked quite often what things I use on my Chromebook. The truth is, I leverage Android and Linux very little as I am a bit of a web purist. If I can accomplish a task via some sort of web service, that is where I am headed. When I started my Chromebook journey in 2011, this wasn't an easy task. Back then, there were far fewer web applications available and far less web-based alternatives to the things I needed to do my job on a daily basis.
Back then, it wasn't' easy, but these days things are quite different. At this point, my job is decidedly different, but that doesn't change the fact that I was working every day as a web developer on a Chromebook before transitioning full time to Chrome Unboxed. With great tools for photo editing, graphic/vector editing, and coding all available via the web, a Chromebook is a great productivity tool if you know where to look for your services.
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@monch1962 4 жыл бұрын

Just another request for more videos like this... Thanks Robbie - yours is one of the channels I'm always watching

@sethtoybes9392 4 жыл бұрын

This was a great video! Nice work Robbie, would love to see more tools like this showing up and others like it (maybe things the team uses on their Chromebooks too?

@MrinalBarkataky 3 жыл бұрын

You are the only KZfaqr whom I have found out to be really calm, composed, consistent, well groomed (always) and stick to the topic and not do random stuffs. Keep up the good work 😃👍👍

@CedHills 4 жыл бұрын

Really useful video, Robbie. I use a Windows laptop at work and a Chromebook at home. So often find myself finishing projects (often PP presentations) on my Chromebook. These tools will really help. Thanks for sharing.

@RichTechnologyGroup 4 жыл бұрын

FINALLY someone who appreciate the Chromebook for business as much as I do. When I tell clients and colleagues that I ONLY use Chromebook to run the corporation, some laugh and some think it's a joke - but the jokes on them cause we are getting a better more stable computer for less than half the price of your average Mac or PC (which I've used in the past). Great video as always.

@riskreward1447 4 жыл бұрын

HELP how do you duplicate a web page on a Chromebook?

@angelarae63 4 жыл бұрын

Rich Technology Group I hate Windows. Will never go back.

@RichTechnologyGroup 4 жыл бұрын

@@angelarae63 Yeah me to. I use Windows for gaming but for productive work - NO WAY JOSE!

@HuskieLunar 4 жыл бұрын

Chromebooks are bad because of their OS, that is a stripped down piece of sh*t. Yes, crostini is a thing, BUT it doesnt support proper chroots and its fuze system is poorly implemented. And the apps that are talked about in the video are pretty useless in real and true circumstances. Mainly due to most (cheaper) Chromebooks dont have enough ram to even hold up 30 tabs (You will be running more if you use it for business). Here is my advice, if you have an intel cpu, install chrx and dual boot PROPER Linux, runs flawlessly and low end gaming isnt even that bad. But, overall, dont get a chromebook for long term, they will wear out, this is due to their hardware limitations.

@thebaldconvict 4 жыл бұрын

@@HuskieLunar What on earth are you talking about? The OS is bad because cheap Chromebooks don't have the ram for 30 tabs? Well yeah, that's true of any low spec machine running any OS. Chromebooks will wear out due to hardware limitations? Say what? Most Chromebooks have no moving parts, which bit wears out faster than any other laptop?

@cyberpunk6142 3 жыл бұрын

Robby, I just purchased the Acer Spin 713 (2 in 1 laptop/tablet) the other day all because of your reviews and boy I am so pleased with this Chromebook!! wow I'm so glad I have found your channel and website. You have a very soothing voice and way about you and your videos are very organised and tidy looking... not to mention that you are cute to look at ... all the best, love from London xx

@coryndavies 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for directing my attention to Gravit designer . Since I got my Chromebook a few months ago ive been wanting something to create Facebook ads to promote my business and services . I'm not very good at editing this stuff but I've found KZfaq tutorials which I'm going to follow . Keep up the good work . Coryn from England south Yorkshire !

@jamesfbowes 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely would like to see more productivity tools on Chromebooks for students, office workers, coders etc.

@jpts36 4 жыл бұрын

Visual studo code and libre office

@elchristian83 4 жыл бұрын

@@jpts36 libre office work in Chromebook?

@jpts36 4 жыл бұрын

@@elchristian83 yes

@elchristian83 4 жыл бұрын

@@jpts36 thx

@leodoescrap879 4 жыл бұрын

Visual Studio Code for coders, and online Microsoft Office for students, I'm not an office worker, so I don't know.

@StevePilgrim2013 4 жыл бұрын

Just what I've been struggling with!! Thanks for the timely video. Been wrestling with how to get Linux running (right) to allow Linux apps to replace what XAMPP did for me on Windows. One of the last holdovers from that environment. Again, many thanks.

@angelarae63 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! Studying front end development now and switched to chrome book from windows on the advice of other developers. I love it!!! Your suggestions here are all things I need to do my job more easily.

@ComicCulture 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I was hoping for more variety in apps but these are solid picks!

@NeilWatton 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks as always for the info. Differences between using Squoosh as opposed to just resizing in a cinch via the file editor?

4 жыл бұрын

As a former front web dev and current webmaster & web marketing dude, I love those apps because I am a Chromebook/Cloud fan. I didn't know Squoosh and Gravit, so I thank you very much for the tip. I wish you the best, Cheers!

@smileyface8412 4 жыл бұрын

Hi mate Bit of a random question. I'm trying to download cisco packet tracer but I it's not supported by chromebook. Do u know what I can do?

@username. 3 жыл бұрын

How on earth are you verified

3 жыл бұрын

@@username. I worked very close to Google for a few years and it's a bonus I was able to keep.

@JamesEriksen 4 жыл бұрын

Had no idea about Gravit. Time to play! Thanks.

@laakamotlogelwa1459 2 жыл бұрын

Really love this video, i wish you could create a playlist review the best web apps

@ShawnZiemba 4 жыл бұрын

Can you recommend any video editing for my old Pixel 2? Given its i7 and 16g ram, it still works faster than my newer Pixelbook. For my business, I have to run 100's of tabs constantly and my old 2015 can handle it, but the new one just craters... Additionally, I want to edit some video now and just wondering if there are any options available other than biting the bullet and buying a new Mac. (could I run Davinci Resolve with Linux on that old rig maybe??? With an external GPU???) Thanks!

@NilsKullberg 4 жыл бұрын

Good pointers. Good video as always. Big thanks!

@NikoHeijboer 4 жыл бұрын

Would appreciate some links in the description though

@bthemedia 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly!?!? Or labeled on the screen?!? Maybe??? 🙄 just have to guess how these apps are spelled and listen to every word he says I guess 😕

@odysseusjak 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robbie! Those are great suggestions. I appreciate it.

@coreynelson581 4 жыл бұрын

Great info! You already got me looking into Gravit and I use Google photos for exactly what you were saying but I think I've also found a way to include squoosh after this video. Also just joined your channel and subscribed! Keep up the great work hope to see you guys again soon!!

@chromeunboxed 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Corey! Appreciate your support!

@larryboyd96 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing! Are these apps still top of your go to?

@Thefootynutritionist 4 жыл бұрын

hi, do you know if it is possible to use onedrive in the files menu? i cant sync between my pc and pixelbook.

@bavlen 4 жыл бұрын

Very good presentation. Do these three apps come installed on Chromebook. Thanks, Ben

@anthonyhernandez6230 4 жыл бұрын

So I am getting a chrome book but still nervous. Do I need to spend 500-999 for a good chrome book or will the acer chrome books 15.6 powerful enough?

@OktayAcikalin 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah - those 3 are awesome 🙂. Would you mind telling us why you don't use Canva? For me it's the UI and content - Gravit is much more intuitive and flexible for me.

@coreynelson581 4 жыл бұрын

Follow up video thought: what 3 apps do you wish they would get working/make an alternative for chrome that you still have to use a PC or Mac for?

@chromeunboxed 4 жыл бұрын

Love it, thanks for the feedback!

@diary3745 4 жыл бұрын

Autocad, sap2000, and sketchup

@kweenjade01 4 жыл бұрын

Lol he's way too advanced for me but I appreciate the knowledge and love how he presents it (he actually explains his technical terms etc) Thanks again

@TheHook70 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robbie. This is of great use to me as a small business owner who tries to only use chrome OS, and run my business in the cloud.

@osoperezoso2608 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear, Andrew. I too try and do this as well. I love ChromeOS over every other option.

@peterbreis5407 2 жыл бұрын

How do you use and edit .heic files on ChromeOS? I use them a lot on macOS/iOS because they can be really compact with particularly flat colours and also have alpha channels.

@tatish4k 3 жыл бұрын

can I use adobe Photoshop or similar apps to edit simple photos on my Chromebook???

@mohamedparhamalawadhi9826 4 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful. Thank you!

@denisepinet9472 3 жыл бұрын

I love the idea of a chromebook. My computer is 6 years old and still works great but when it updates it takes a long time. I use google drive. I also use atlantis word processor. Can you install any apps from the computer to the chromebook?

@bubblesrcshed 2 жыл бұрын

You should do a tutorial video on Squoosh I tried it in my Safari browser and once I sent it to an text or email I got 404 page not found. Do you have too use chrome or Google app on a iPhone to make it work? Thanks

@swimmerken1 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful... thank you!

@JamesStrickland 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. Yet another reason to subscribe to your awesome channel!

@anthonysmith1181 4 жыл бұрын

I love your channel, just became a member

@goonerbda2848 4 жыл бұрын

OMG ROBBIE THANK YOU FOR THIS INFO!! you just made me a happy guy and if they get your seal of approval then it gets mine!!! As always keep up the great work and great content.

@thehawkstv 4 жыл бұрын

Great information!!

@dersanz 4 жыл бұрын

what do you use for code editing?

@tatish4k 3 жыл бұрын

hello please tell me does the Chromebook have desktop version of KZfaq?

@binderrobert4909 2 жыл бұрын

Text editing/presentations, can you recommend something for that (word, excel, ppt), the best option in your opinion. Thank you!

@dougarmour8387 4 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to checking these out! Would love to see you do a video reviewing your favorite pdf viewer/annotator. I'm a student, and this is imo by far the biggest drawback of chrome OS.

@volxlov 4 жыл бұрын

Take a look at Kami

@Qster83 4 жыл бұрын

Xodo

@sergeypozynich7527 4 жыл бұрын

how are you using apple watch with google pixel?

@dhanoops 2 жыл бұрын

Can you suggest a stylus for hp Chromebook x360?

@Stephen_A. 4 жыл бұрын

Reaching out to see if anyone else is having trouble with thumbnails loading, either on the local drive or Google drive (accessed from the Chromebook). My HP, up-to-date, and older Acer have the same extreme slowness in loading thumbnails. My 2015 Google Pixel2, same -up-to-date, has no issues loading them. But I want to use my HP and the thumbnail issue is really making me nuts. Anyone else having problems with thumbnails loading very slowly ? Thanks !

@m.j.mcintear793 2 жыл бұрын

I ran out of space so fast in my chromebook. Then I deleted all my files that I would have kept and it still was filled. The storage is seeming unreaching to see what's taking it uo

@Ombrinho_betfred 3 жыл бұрын

Hey. can you download Google play on any chromebook?

@mastersheldon 4 жыл бұрын

Hey bro. Do you have a review for samsung chromebook 4/4+?

@planbindustries 4 жыл бұрын

Another superb, relevant video!

@superscion8108 4 жыл бұрын

I am primarily using Chromebook now. I still use Windows 10 and 8.1, 7 ... not so much the latter two, and now I really seldom get on a Windows 7 app. Well, I found that for the research and testing data and yes for photography and designing templates that Chrome Web Store had pretty much what I needed and it was cheaper (most apps ad extensions are free) and the device moves faster. Another huge reason I disliked having Microsoft OS as my central nervous system to investigate, discover, evaluate, and customize ... the material I found --- It's how Microsoft so unilaterally decided to end support for Windows 7 . And yes, I wasn't hugely pleased about XP and Vista being droppped.

@johannaromero2065 4 жыл бұрын

Random question...how do you get that spacer gap on your app shelf before the Gravit icon?

@RobbyPayne 4 жыл бұрын

Haha! No secret there. That's the Pixlr X PWA and the icon is black

@volxlov 4 жыл бұрын

Is gravity able to handle large scale drawings and large file sizes?

@jimsmith7189 2 жыл бұрын

How do I install some of the apps from Linux

@rek8193 Жыл бұрын

I'd love your take on this topic in 2023!

@michelleadams5609 4 жыл бұрын

That one HP Chromebook that you highly recommend was/is on sale at Costco for $299. Thought I would find a recent video and pass it on to your viewers.

@michaelherzog5826 4 жыл бұрын

What do you use for your development workflow on a Chromebook?

@roy-nev 3 жыл бұрын

I love Figma the most for Chromebook to design logos and webdesigns!

@polupranitha2799 3 жыл бұрын

Can we edit short films on chromebook

@estenovish 3 жыл бұрын

Please link of app or write the name

@iptvman2563 2 жыл бұрын

Wish u had links in description

@achmadmarendes 26 күн бұрын

Any updates?

@robinvanbuyten8452 4 жыл бұрын

this video was verry helpfull

@jwalker3308 4 жыл бұрын

I have a question so my budget is 400$ and I don’t know what Chromebook to get

@carmennooner2027 4 жыл бұрын

I wish there was a way to resize apps that are built for phones. For an example, I open up the Best Buy app on my chromebook and it's barely larger than on my phone. I know this is Best Buy's problem, but it would be great if everyone got on board and made the apps fill the screen. Just a gripe, but one would think they would all now realize that Chrome OS is a thing and here to stay.

@michaelgraham1600 4 жыл бұрын

You have a device that is basically a web browser, but instead of using Chrome for the superior website you want to.... Use and Android app instead...

@xeniyachan4514 4 жыл бұрын

How much did you pay for your chromebook?

@nessabear5709 2 жыл бұрын

😂some Choremebook are actually faster than most laptop

@pepeshopping 4 жыл бұрын

Love my chrome books but I will not use any web app when I can use a local, always available, Internet and WiFi independent app. Plus, I don’t want these people to have my images or info.

@rosedianbalaba8469 3 жыл бұрын

Can you play music while offline?

@antcooper 4 жыл бұрын

More of this please 👍

@sarahj132 3 жыл бұрын

What he mentioned: 1. Squoosh.app 2. Gravit.io 3. Photos.Google.com

@Jeannette0890 4 жыл бұрын

What about a video editior??? I have a Google Pixelbook and I absolutely love it. But I'm not sure what app I should use for video editing. Been thinking of transitioning to Mac for that reason 🙁.

@jpts36 4 жыл бұрын

Try openshot, it's a Linux app

@chidorirasenganz 3 жыл бұрын

You should try out figma for design!

@TonyMontana-zk6ib 4 жыл бұрын

The fast action of Chrome OS itself entices me to get one but i am also considering a cheap lap with Linux Mint. Let's see.

@sportsman0811 4 жыл бұрын

Why not get a Chromebook and run Mint in the Linux set up on the Chromebook. Should be possible soon on a Chromebook if it's not already. That way you get the best of both worlds 😊 I use Linux and Android as well as Chrome OS on my Pixelbook and they all work fine.

@leonchocron4018 4 жыл бұрын

COngrats!!!!

@thlinux 4 жыл бұрын

great suggestions! Thanks

@MafuthaOne 4 жыл бұрын

2 questions... What is available for website creation? Plus does your wife use a Chromebook?

@MarcoMartinez_11 4 жыл бұрын

Great info as always!

@neville132bbk 4 жыл бұрын

Why am I looking at Chromebook videos? Two reasons 1... the children at the school where as retired primary teacher I volunteer two mornings a week use Chromebooks... and 2.. the more pressing reason is that my 2012 vintage HP Pavilion dm1 was underpowered from the start with only 2Gb RAM so I am hoping a rebirth as Chrome machine may significantly speed up its very sluggish performance.

@Tlaloke Жыл бұрын

I would like to see how you edit your videos on a Chromebook

@1MinuteFlipDoc Жыл бұрын

he uses an apple computer.

@dnghn.design 3 жыл бұрын

6:00 Why not Use SnapSeed

@JamesWelbes 4 жыл бұрын

I use gravit a lot

@simplypaul6825 4 жыл бұрын

Hey!! One question. Is the pixel book worth the 1000 dollars for playing roblox?

@KurotaroVlogs 4 жыл бұрын

Yes. I was able to play it on a cheap ass chromebook

@olukoredeoduwole3178 4 жыл бұрын

Very good video, very useful information. Thank you for this one...

@MichaelHughes124 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! For anyone else looking for a useful photo editor with a little more power, check out Photopea. Great browser-based Photoshop clone.

@bfgmsilva 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks!!! I would definitely like to see more videos like this!

@thenet0120002 4 жыл бұрын

The problem i have with a chromebook is they have no memory on the hard drive. It is designed to make you pay for a cloud service they are using no memory to get money out of you forever. It also makes it impossible to use high grade video on youtube any thing above 720 is worthless.

@riklaunim 4 жыл бұрын

I prefer Kolourpaint 4 ;)

@tomekturek7645 4 жыл бұрын

Siemka

@droptears 2 жыл бұрын

My chrome book can't download any apps at play store.... Its that normal for chrome book....

@blueciffer1653 2 жыл бұрын

No.

@droptears 2 жыл бұрын

@@blueciffer1653 so what i need to do

@felipecaian1 3 жыл бұрын

Everytime I see you talking 'bout chromebook and ChromeOS, it comes up to my mind "where does he edit his videos?" 'cuz I'm very found of ChromeOS as a project, mainly for students, but as I work with Digital Media and such similar stuffs, I always get confused about the "similar" software programs we could use in order to get rid of Microsoft, Mac or even Linux. Look, I know we could download the apps from Linux over the kernel, but you know the computers are not even built for handling this kinds of situations. How to resolve it?!