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Google’s Chromebooks run Chrome OS, a lightweight operating system based on Linux that provides you with a full Chrome browser and a basic desktop environment. Before buying a Chromebook, you may want to play with Chrome OS in a virtual machine in a window on your desktop. If you’ve ever looked for a quick, easy way for teachers, students, and even parents, to learn how to use a Chromebook, then you should take a look at Google’s free Chromebook Simulator. It’s an online learning site with step-by-step interactive tutorials that will teach you everything you need to know to get started using Continue reading Learn Chrome OS: The Chromebook Simulator. The boot up sequence of an Apple Mac is an iconic thing. Everyone knows what that white screen and grey Apple logo means, and when that OS X wallpaper pops up you can even guess which version of the operating system you are using.
Google Chrome is a Google’s web browser which utilizes application framework and WebKit layout engine. It was first launched on 2nd September 2008 as a beta version for Microsoft Windows and on 11 December 2008 as a public stable release. Google Chrome derived its name from the ‘chrome’ of web browsers that is the graphical user interface frame. As reported on 1 December 2009, Chrome was No. 4 in the list of most widely used browsers and holds 3.9% share of worldwide usage of web browsers. In June 2009, Chrome’s development versions for Linux and Mac OS X were released.
Chrome’s full source code was released by Google in September 2008 which also includes its V8 JavaScript engine and this whole open source project was named Chromium. Third-party developers took advantage of this move and studied the underlying source code which enabled them to port the browser to Linux and Mac OS X. A Google spokesperson also said that he hoped that other browsers would adopt V8 engine to assist web applications. The Chromium’s Google-authored portion is released under the permission of BSD license which allowed both open source and proprietary software programs to incorporate portions. Remaining portions of the source code are subject to different number of open-source licenses. Except the automatic updates and Google branding, Chromium has the same set of features as Chrome and the logo is also little different.
The target for Google Chrome is to improve speed, security and stability. Chrome’s minimalist user interface, which is not seen in today’s modern web browsers, shows large differences from its competitors. Chrome’s strong points come in its JavaScript processing speed and its application performance which were verified by various websites independently and it turns out to be the fastest among all the major browsers of its time. Many features which Chrome possesses were announced by other browser developers previously but they were first been implemented and released in public by Google. For example, the merging of search bar and the address bar (Omnibox) and the most striking graphical user interface innovation was a planned feature for Firefox and was announced by Mozilla in May 2008.
Ever thought of trying an Android app or game on your desktop or laptop. Sure, you have! And, the option that instantly comes to our mind is an Android Emulator. They are relatively simple to install and run. Here we are going to talk about a potent alternative, a way through which you will now be able to run Android applications, right from your browser, or by visiting a website and running the application.
1. Android Online Emulator
Needn’t install any bulky emulator on your computer or laptop if you want to run Android applications or enjoy its interface. Android Online Emulator, as the name suggests, lets you get the best of the Android world while using only the web browser. It is free.
To begin with, this Android emulator Chrome extension lets you run the APK file of your desired app. The setup is pretty simple and straightforward. First, install the Android online emulator Chrome extension. Once installed, click on the Android Online Chrome extension and then Run Android online emulator. Click on the Start. That’s it, in a few seconds, you will be taken to a tablet that runs over Android Marshmallow (6.0)
It simulates features such as hardware sensors, device rotation, and access to phone buttons that you can see on the right side of the emulator in the form of a menu. On the downside, it takes a bit of time to start. But that depends on your network speed. Here’s how you can boost your internet speed on Android.
2. ARChon Runtime For Chrome
ARChon is available as a Chrome extension Android emulator. It is accessible not just on Windows but even on Linux and macOS as well. It even works fine on Chromebooks as well. What it does is that it runs APK files of Android applications on Chrome, and there are a large number of applications and games that are supported by ARChon Emulator for Android.
The process could be a little tricky, but here we have simplified things for you –
First, you will have to download the unzipped file of ARChon Runtime for Chrome, the link of which is given below and then follow the steps mentioned below –
- Unzip the file that you have downloaded
- In Google Chrome browser, go to Chrome://extensions
- First, activate the developer’s mode by toggling the Developer mode switch to the right
- Next, click the Load unpacked button which you will find just under the three vertical bars (hamburger icon)
- You can now select the unzipped package that you have just downloaded.
Now, download the sample app mentioned in the download link to test the ARChon emulator. Again, repeat the same steps mentioned above, i.e., download the zipped package, unzip it, and repeat the steps from 1 to 4.
Head to Chrome:// apps, and you should be able to see the app running.
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3. Appetize.io
Appetize.io is not precisely a Chrome extension Android emulator but a platform that lets you run applications smoothly. It is indeed great for developers who want to test their applications online and those who desire to enjoy one platform’s applications over the other. Be it Android or iOS applications; this is one platform where you can run all these without any hassle. Though, this is a limited free service.
After you have signed up with the free trial, you get 100 minutes every month and 1 concurrent session. The basic services start at $ 40 per month. You can swipe the screen, choose phone button and even run your applications
4. ARC Welder
ARC Welder initially came into being for app developers who wanted to test their apps within the Chrome OS, but later it was released for all users. ARC Welder tool only works with APK files, which means you will have to visit websites that offer apps as an APK package. The applications would then run on Google Chrome (both for Windows and OS X) and Linux.
After Downloading ARC Welder, you would be required to add a third-party APK file host. Click through this file host and select your desired mode, which could be either Tablet or phone. Last but not least, click on the “Launch App” button, and you are all good to go.
Some essential things should be considered when using ARC Welder. Firstly, ARC Welder runs applications that support Android 4.4 or above. Secondly, only one application can be loaded at a time, and you may have to select the landscape or portrait mode manually for the app.
So, Which One Did You Enjoy Using The Most?
Chrome Os Simulator Online
After using the above Chrome extensions Android emulators, which one did you enjoy using the most? Do let us know in the comments section below, and if you have a better option, drop us a comment. So, that was it. For more such content, interesting apps, troubleshooting tips, and tricks, and a lot more, keep reading Systweak blogs. Also, follow us on Facebook and YouTube as well.