How to run more than web apps from a Chromebook - TechRepublic

How to run more than web apps from a Chromebook - TechRepublic

A Chromebook can connect you to more than just web apps. Andy Wolber explains. If you use a Chromebook, you may still want to use software built for another operating system, such as Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux. Good news: you can, but you may need additional hardware -- or a subscription to a service -- to do so. Here are a few options. Chrome Remote Desktop Run apps on systems you control -- or support. Chrome Remote Desktop allows remote access from your Chromebook to a Mac, Windows, or Linux system that also has Chrome installed. Once connected, you may configure the system and run most apps remotely. And, as of March 2015, the latest version of Chrome OS supports remote connections to -- not just from -- a Chromebook. You choose whether to make your system always available or shared on request. Configure "always available" access only on systems you fully control. To login to an "always available" system,

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