What just happened? For all the native apps and tools available on platforms like Chrome OS, sometimes you just need a good old Linux program to get things done, especially if you are a developer.

Since Android uses Linux, you’d think it would be easier to run Linux apps on your Android phone or tablet. There are some solutions out there, but the experience is usually less than stellar. A new ...

Google’s decision to roll out Linux on Android is one of the most significant updates the platform has seen in years. While Android has always had Linux at its core, this new development goes beyond ...

Recently, Linux has been rising in desktop popularity in no small part to the work on WINE and Proton. But for some, the year ...

With Google's surprise launch of its Android 13 developer preview last week, developers are already uncovering some very cool features. One noted developer has found that it is possible to run Windows ...

This means common commands and utilities usually beyond the reach of Android users can now be issued on the phone. The terminal supports installing packages, retrieving information on the phone, and ...

<p style="line-height:1.38; margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:16px">Stephen is an author at Android Police who covers how-to guides, features, and in-depth explainers on ...

The Barnes & Noble NOOK Tablet has a locked bootloader, which has prevented hackers from figuring out how to replace the version of Android that comes on the tablet with custom software such as ...

Chromebooks are often limited by ChromeOS and the reliance on web apps. Installing Ubuntu is a great way to unlock the full ...