This guide is to help you get familiar with the Settings app of Chrome OS. There are three ways to access Chromebook settings. It is available as an app in the Chrome OS launcher. Search for “settings” You can pin the Settings app to the launcher for quick access. The second method is to type […]
69 Chromebook Tips and Tricks (Updated for 2020)
Chrome Story regularly shares Chromebooks news and tips. This is our collection of Chromebook tips and tricks. This is a useful resource for Chromebook newbies and experts alike.
'Anna's Garden, Leisure & Composition' – New Wallpaper Categories Added to Chrome OS
We spotted a code commit that discussed new exclusive wallpaper categories for “Made By Google” Chromebooks back in October 2019. The latest version of the Canary channel of Chrome OS, the most experimental build available out there, has these new wallpapers. The Pixel Slate where we tested this has three new categories within the default […]
'Ecosia' Makes it to Chrome's Default Search Engines List
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 […]
How 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 […]
Chromebooks 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 […]
How 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 […]
Getting 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 […]
You 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 […]
Google 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 […]
