Google has a “default list” of default search engines. Google is updating this list to add a new search engine, Ecosia. When you open the Search engine section of Chrome’s settings to change your default search engine, Chrome shows a few popular search engines that you can choose from. You can add any other search […]
Continue ReadingHow to Manage Files on Your Chromebook
The file manager in Chrome OS is called “Files”. In this article, we will explore the Files app, its features and how to manage files on your Chromebook. The Files app has two major sections. Offline files and My files. Everything under “My Files” is offline, or stored locally on your Chromebook’s storage. Everything under […]
Continue ReadingChromebooks with 'Electronic Privacy Screen' Coming Soon
Google will soon add Electronic Privacy Screen support to Chromebooks. A code change request that we spotted today talks about “some upcoming Chromebooks” with this feature. What is an “Electronic Privacy Screen”? People use “privacy screens” when they work on sensitive data on public areas. For example, if you are working from an airport lounge […]
Continue ReadingHow to Customize Your Chromebook's Desktop and Launcher
The Chromebook desktop has a minimal look. Maybe a bit too minimal without any desktop shortcuts like other operating systems. That does not mean that you cannot customize the look and feel or your desktop. This article will explain how you can customize your Chromebook’s desktop and the launcher. If you usually use your laptop’s […]
Continue ReadingGetting Started with Your Chromebook
The Keyboard The first difference that you will notice on a Chromebook is the keyboard layout. Instead of function keys, you have dedicated keys for managing your Chrome browser. Here is the first thing for you to do. Press CTRL + ALT + ? and you will see all the available keyboard shortcuts. The homepage of this […]
Continue ReadingYou Can Soon Control Chromecast Playback from Chrome's Toolbar
Update: This is now available on the Canary channel. It does not show thumbnails or album art yet. Google recently added a new feature called Global Media Control that lets users control media playback from the toobar. The company is extending this feature to media that you “Cast”. Global Media Control adds a play icon […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Chrome Tests 'Raw Clipboard Access'
Google Chrome is testing a new feature called “Raw Clipboard Access”. According to a publically available design document and other code comments, this feature will greatly improve the copy/paste capabilities of web browsers, starting with Chrome. According to the project page on Github, this could be used by: Online editors like Google Docs or Microsoft […]
Continue ReadingChrome OS is Testing a New 'Media App'
A System Web App (SWA) has shown up in the latest version of Chrome OS Canary channel. We can access the app from the URL: chrome://media-app and also as an pre-installed app in the launcher. The app is in the very early stages of its development. When you launch the app, you will get an […]
Continue ReadingGoogle to Split Sync Settings for Chrome and Chrome OS
Google recently split the Settings app for Chrome and Chrome OS. The operating system and the browser now have two separate settings pages. Continuing this strategy, the team is working on splitting sync settings as well. Split Sync Settings Chrome OS is currently testing split sync settings behind a flag: Split OS and browser sync […]
Continue ReadingChromebook User Guide
Download Free Chromebook Guide for Students Here is a free guide that I created specifically for students. If you are a student with a Chromebook, or an IT admin or a school teacher with a lot of kids using Chromebook around you, this a perfect guide to download and share with them. Click the image […]
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