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Chromebooks, much like Windows PCs, span the spectrum from cheap and cheerful to powerhouses costing north of four digits. They’re great laptops, but the low amount of local storage tends to be an issue across the board - it’s not often you see a 1TB disk for a ChromeOS device. Whether you need to uninstall an app because you’re coming up against your ceiling or you just don’t need it around anymore, we’ve got you covered with some instructions.
How to delete and uninstall a web, Chrome, or Android app from your Chromebook
The most common type of app on a Chromebook tends to be a web app, Chrome app, or Android app. Simply put, all you have to do to uninstall any of these apps is:
How to delete and uninstall a Linux app from your Chromebook
If you’redipping your toes into Linux apps, there’s good news: for certain apps, you’ll be able to follow the instructions above to get it uninstalled. Sometimes, an uninstall option won’t appear in the right-click menu or the system will generate an error and suggest that you uninstall the app through the terminal. Here’s what you need to do:
How to delete and uninstall a Steam game from your Chromebook
Enjoying the Steam on ChromeOS beta? Good for you! you’re able to opt to uninstall Steam by right-clicking on the app in the Launcher and selectingUninstall. Otherwise, to uninstall an individual game:
How to track your storage space on ChromeOS
Looking for space? Maybe for an idea about how to manage your space? Get a look by following these steps:
You’ll see a breakdown of how much of your storage has been used. You can also open shortcuts to settings that will help you cut down your load:
