In case you are not aware, Microsoft has released the first build of Microsoft Edge for Linux; this means that, by extension, it can also run on a Linux-powered Chromebook. We’re excited to test how well the new Microsoft Edge works on a Chromebook. In this article, we provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to install Microsoft Edge on a Chromebook and take advantage of its many features. We also discussed what works and what doesn’t in Microsoft Edge. Having said all that, let’s now go through the tutorial and find the detailed instructions.
Install Microsoft Edge on a Chromebook
You need Linux support on your Chromebook as we will be using Microsoft Edge for Linux. in case, you have a school-issued Chromebook in this case, you may not be able to install Microsoft Edge on a Chromebook. Other than that, let’s jump into the steps.
1. First of all, install linux on your Chromebook by following our linked guide.
2. Next, download dev build Microsoft Edge for Linux. Be sure Download .DEB file. Note that we have downloaded the Dev build as the Beta or Stable build has not yet been released for Linux. In the coming months, you can choose to download the Beta or Stable build for better stability.
3. After downloading the .DEB file, double click on and click “Install”. Microsoft Edge will start installing on your Chromebook. If the “Install” button is greyed out, move the .DEB file to the “Linux files” section and then run the installer.
4. Now, just open the Linux application folder Under App Drawer and click on Microsoft Edge.
5. Finally, Microsoft Edge will launch on your Chromebook. Now you can use it side by side with Chrome. The best part is that despite running in a container, Microsoft Edge performs really well and doesn’t have any stuttering. Actually, scrolling is much smoother than Chrome.
6. Other than that, YouTube videos work fine at 1080p, but there is noticeable stuttering at 4K. One thing to keep in mind is when using the microphone in Microsoft Edge, webcam not supported Due to some unresolved issues in the Linux container.
Run Microsoft Edge on a Chromebook
This is how you can install and run Microsoft Edge on a Chromebook. There are users who want more options when choosing a browser, and it’s good to see MS Edge finally coming to Linux. You can also install Firefox on a Chromebook and find the steps in our article on Linux best practices for Chromebook. Anyway, that’s it for us. So, how was your experience using Microsoft Edge on a Chromebook? Let us know in the comment section below.