Sadly, you cannot, I was wondering the same thing so I bought a Samsung Chromebook and Minecraft doesn't run since the Chrome OS doesnt support Java.

However, if you are willing to get your hands dirty with developer mode, you can install Crouton and then play Minecraft there. Search Youtube for "How To Install Minecraft on a Chromebook" for example.

This may not work very well on ARM CPU based Chromebooks such as the Samsung Series 3. If you have an Intel Chromebook, it should be a little easier.

it should, but be warned that playing on a netbook or any laptop causes extremely lag (down to 2 FPS sometimes)

As of this writing, the Sims series of games are not available for the Chromebook.

To get minecraft on chrome you type in download minecraft on the internet and you click the download button. You first need to have a decent computer if its older than 2003 it might not work. Also you will have to press run several times and let it load it might take more than 2 min or so. then you go to downloads and pull it out and put it on your screen. ENJOY!!

No...the game is played on a Java-based platform. At this time, Chromebooks don't allow for Java. However, one workaround would be if you installed Linux (ex: Ubuntu), but this requires some work.

If you're browsing in the web, it doesn't run any different from browsing on the Chrome browser. The applications and extensions you can add onto the Chrome browser will automatically sync when you are on a Chromebook (using your Gmail address). Most files and documents that you can normally run on a traditional Windows or Mac desktop or laptop can run on Google Docs/Drive or a Chrome extension that supports it. The exception are executable (.exe) files.

Not at this time. There is talk however of Microsoft offering a Chrome variant of their Office suite down the line. In the meantime, Google Docs/Drive and other 3rd party software for Chrome OS can open and edit most Office files.

Yes, infact i just did it. All you do is plug the green wire into the head phone port on laptop and plug the USB wire into the USB port. Also if u want to use mic. plug the pink wire into the mic. port.

Well it all depends on what your looking for in a computer. If you're looking for quick internet access, light weight, things like touch screen, and price, I would recommend a Chromebook. If you're looking for running downloadable applications such as Games, video editing etc, I recommend a windows laptop.

At present, Sims 3 is not available for the Chromebook.

Alt+Click or tap the touchpad with two fingers

The task bar on every WIndows computer is the bar at the bottom of your screen with a Windows logo on the left of it (the Start button) and the clock on the right.

You cannot. Chromebooks do not allow for executable (.exe) files, so unless Apple plans to make iTunes in web-based form across all platforms (think Pandora, Spotify, etc.), it is not possible.

There are a number of the early Chromebooks from Samsung and Acer from 2011 are still functioning normally today (as of March 2014). They also are able to run the latest version of Chrome OS. So, barring the hardware breaking down or the OS maturing beyond the hardware, it can continue to run indefinitely.

Sadly, "IMVU" cannot be used or downloaded on chrome OS, it is only available on windows, mac OS, Android, Apple, and other reliable platforms, if you are looking to play "IMVU" i suggest these other platforms.

Gmail does not have an option to zoom out. However you can zoom out the browser window. You can do it in the browser settings.

No Chromebooks that I have seen have a touch screen.

A Chromebook runs Google Chrome OS. It cannot be purchased with Windows. It uses the Linux kernel, and the Google Chrome web browser with an integrated media player.

It is designed to be used while connected to the Internet and support applications that reside on the Web, rather than traditional PC applications like Microsoft Office and Photoshop that are installed on the machine itself.

You might(?) read about someone who has installed Win 8 on a Chromebook, buy you're most likely hearing about someone who is using a remote desktop (which will also assess Mac & Linus systems). The Chrome Store has VNC clients for connecting traditional VNC servers. Chrome has Google-built remote desktop features that can be uses to access your desktop PC from a Chromebook or to remotely run Windows applications.

To actually install Windows on a Chromebook, you have to hack it's BIOS settings, which is very difficult. You open your Chromebook, removing all the screws on the bottom and then wrap electrical tape around the BIOS to stop the protection activity, allowing you to hack the BIOS. Then, you remove boot loader settings by hitting F4 and change the sequence.

Then you flash the BIOS.

Then you can install Windows 8. You will not be able to use a CD or DVD ROM drive since Chromebooks can't access one, not even an external one - you'll have to install it from a flash drive.

It varies, but when I had to replace a cracked screen on this Chromebook I was charged about $100. It took them a little over a week to get the part, then replaced it in 20 minutes while I waited.

But then considering that I only spent about $150 to buy this Chromebook in the first place, it was a bit of a trade off of either replacing the screen or buying a new Chromebook! I chose to get the screen.

It depends on what situations does it cause it to freeze. Is it after startup? Or after it was asleep? You could do a factory reset (called "Powerwashing"), which might solve this issue. Keep in mind though that any data you saved on the Chromebook could get lost after the reset.

Follow the instructions on doing a factory reset via the related links below.

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