Chromebook Desktop
This theme eases desktop withdrawal by displaying the original Windows XP "rolling hills of green". It’s kind of a new thought.
What is Chromebook Desktop?
Chromebook Desktop is a brilliant solution for those nostalgic for the classic Windows XP desktop. It is a Chrome extension that nostalgically displays the original Windows XP 'rolling hills of green' background on every new tab, providing a traditional and familiar desktop experience. Optimised specifically for Chromebook screen resolutions.
Stats
By: Doug Ayling
Rating: 4.11
(81)
Creation date: 2011-05-26
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Size: 1.81M
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Summary
You thought you were ready for a Chromebook, but you miss seeing the desktop.
This theme for Google Chrome displays the original Windows XP desktop background on every new tab. (Optimised for Chromebook screen resolutions.)
User reviews
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Pros
- Brings back nostalgia of Windows XP
- Provides new look to Chromebook Desktop
- User found it cool and nice
Cons
- Users faced difficulties in removing the extension
- Some users later regretted installing it out of nostalgia
- Doesn't provide a real desktop experience
Most mentioned
- Looks like Windows XP
- Issue with uninstalling the extension
- Enjoyment of the changed Chromebook Desktop look
Recent reviews
Does not even work
by
Isaac Larocque, 2023-05-06
Pc Games
by
Jajuan Shaw, 2023-01-10
poop
by
Young Artist 69, 2022-04-12
Safety
Risk impact
Chromebook Desktop is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.
Risk likelihood
Chromebook Desktop has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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