Run a full-fledged version of the Linux operating system on your Chromebook and you'll open up a world of possibilities on what is essentially a budget machine.
Setting up Linux on Chromebook
Before you install Ubuntu on your Chromebook, you will first need to enable Developer Mode.
While most of your data on Chrome OS is stored on the cloud server, you may have important files stored locally, such as those in your Downloads folder. In addition to disabling certain security restrictions and allowing you to install a modified version of Ubuntu, enabling Developer Mode automatically deletes all local data on a Chromebook. For this reason, back up any critical local data to an external device or move it to the cloud before performing the steps below.
Turn on your Chromebook, then hold the Esc+Refresh keys and tap the Power button. Release the keys when the forced restart begins.
