In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of installing Thinkorswim Desktop on your Chromebook. Thinkorswim is a powerful trading platform developed by TD Ameritrade, offering advanced charting, real-time data, and sophisticated trading tools. By following these steps, you'll be able to access this robust platform directly from your Chromebook.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that your Chromebook supports Linux apps (Crostini). Most modern Chromebooks do, but if you're unsure, you can check our list of Chromebooks with Linux Apps support.

Step-by-Step Installation Guide

We've prepared a video tutorial to guide you through the process visually. You can follow along with the video and use the commands provided below.

1. Enable Linux Apps on Your Chromebook

If you haven't already enabled Linux apps on your Chromebook, follow these steps:

1. Go to your Chromebook's Settings
2. Click on the "Advanced" section
3. Select "Developers"
4. Turn on the "Linux development environment" option

2. Install Required Components

Open a terminal from your app menu and run the following commands one by one. These commands will set up the necessary components for Thinkorswim to run on your Chromebook.

curl -s https://repos.azul.com/azul-repo.key | sudo gpg --dearmor -o /usr/share/keyrings/azul.gpg
echo "deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/azul.gpg] https://repos.azul.com/zulu/deb stable main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/zulu.list
sudo apt update
sudo apt install zulu17-jdk flatpak
sudo flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo
sudo flatpak install flathub com.tdameritrade.ThinkOrSwim
sudo chown root:root /usr/bin/bwrap && sudo chmod u+s /usr/bin/bwrap

These commands add the necessary repositories, install Java and Flatpak, and then use Flatpak to install Thinkorswim. The final command sets the correct permissions for the application to run.

3. Launch Thinkorswim

After successful installation, you can launch Thinkorswim from your app menu. The first launch may take up to 30 minutes as the application sets up. Be patient during this process.

Additional Information

Thinkorswim is a comprehensive trading platform that offers:

• Advanced charting capabilities
• Real-time market data
• Risk management tools
• Paper trading for practice
• Customizable workspace

By installing Thinkorswim on your Chromebook, you're bringing desktop-class trading tools to a portable and efficient device. This setup is particularly useful for traders who need to stay mobile without compromising on the power of their trading platform.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues during the installation process, here are a few tips:

• Ensure your Chromebook is up to date
• Check that you have sufficient storage space
• If a command fails, try running it again
• Restart your Chromebook if you encounter persistent issues

For more detailed information about Thinkorswim, you can visit the official TD Ameritrade Thinkorswim page.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to leave a comment on our YouTube video. We're here to help you get Thinkorswim up and running on your Chromebook!

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