Installing Vivaldi Browser on a Chromebook

In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of installing the Vivaldi browser on your Chromebook. Vivaldi is a feature-rich, customizable browser that offers a unique browsing experience. It's particularly popular among power users who appreciate its flexibility and advanced features.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, it's important to note that this tutorial is specifically for Chromebooks with an Intel or AMD CPU that support Linux Apps. Unfortunately, this method won't work on Chromebooks with an ARM64 architecture CPU.

Step-by-Step Guide

Follow these steps to install Vivaldi on your Chromebook:

1. Enable Linux Apps

First, we need to enable Linux apps on your Chromebook:

• Go to your system settings
• Click on the "About Chrome OS" section on the left panel
• Under the developer section, choose to set up Linux
• Follow the prompts to turn on Linux

2. Update Linux Repositories

Once Linux apps are enabled, we need to update the repositories. Open a terminal from your app menu and run the following command:

sudo apt update

This command ensures that your system has the latest information about available packages.

3. Download Vivaldi

Next, visit the official Vivaldi website to download the latest version:

https://vivaldi.com/download/

Make sure to download the Linux version compatible with your Chromebook.

4. Install Vivaldi

Once the download is complete:

• Open your file manager
• Locate the downloaded Vivaldi package (it should have a .deb extension)
• Right-click on the file and select "Install with Linux apps"

5. Launch Vivaldi

After the installation is complete, you can launch Vivaldi from your app menu. Enjoy your new browsing experience!

Video Tutorial

For a visual guide, please refer to the video tutorial below:

Additional Resources

For more information and support, you may find these resources helpful:

• Google Doc used in the tutorial
• All Currently Supported Chromebooks with Linux Apps (Crostini) support
• Chromebook comparison and Buyers Guide

If you encounter any issues during the installation process, don't hesitate to reach out through the YouTube comments section. We're here to help!

Why Choose Vivaldi?

Vivaldi offers several unique features that set it apart from other browsers:

• Highly customizable user interface
• Built-in note-taking and screenshot tools
• Tab stacking and tiling for efficient multitasking
• Powerful history and bookmark management

By installing Vivaldi on your Chromebook, you're opening up a world of browsing possibilities. Whether you're a power user or simply looking for a change, Vivaldi offers a fresh and feature-rich browsing experience.