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How to Connect a Bluetooth Mouse to a Chromebook

Chromebooks are called Chromebooks because they’re usually laptops, and laptops typically have trackpads. If you’d like to use a Bluetooth mouse with your Chromebook instead, it’s easy to do. We’ll show you how….

Joe Fedewa Mar 26th, 2021

How to Access the Clipboard Manager on a Chromebook

Copy and paste is an amazing convenience we take for granted, but it can be improved. Like many other platforms, Chrome OS has a clipboard manager. We’ll show you how to use it on your Chromebook.

Joe Fedewa Mar 24th, 2021

How to Get a Caps Lock Key on Your Chromebook

The keyboard layout on Chromebooks is very different from other computers. There are special keys geared toward web browsing, but the biggest difference is the Caps Lock key. Rather, there isn’t one. Thankfully, you can chang…

Joe Fedewa Mar 22nd, 2021

How to Screen Record on Your Chromebook

Recording your smartphone or computer’s screen can be useful, but sometimes you have to download third-party apps to do it. Fortunately, Chromebooks have a built-in tool that makes it easy to create screen recordings with no…

Joe Fedewa Mar 15th, 2021

How to Pin a File or Folder to Your Chromebook’s Taskbar

If you own a Chromebook, you probably spend most of your time on cloud services. But every now and then, when you do need to access local folders or files, Chrome OS lets you pin files right on the bottom taskbar or “Shelf.”…

Shubham Agarwal Mar 13th, 2021

How to Quickly Switch Between Users on a Chromebook

Your Chromebook allows you to create up to five different user profiles. Fortunately, you don’t have to return to the login screen every time you want to switch between them. Here’s how to switch between users instantly with …

Shubham Agarwal Mar 7th, 2021

How to Safely Remove USB Flash Drives From a Chromebook

You’ve probably heard about how you should always safely “eject” a USB drive before unplugging it. On Windows, it’s a very simple process, but what about on a Chromebook? Should you still do it? How does it work?…

Joe Fedewa Feb 18th, 2021

How to Enable a Personalized Screen Saver on Your Chromebook

Screen savers don’t have many purposes beyond looking cool and hiding your screen. If you have a Chromebook, however, you can enable a screen saver with personal photos and information. Any Chrome OS device can look like a Sm…

Joe Fedewa Jan 28th, 2021

How to Enable Startup Sound on Your Chromebook

Computers traditionally have had a startup sound that plays as soon as they are up and running. Chromebooks don’t have this out of the box, but if you miss that nostalgic touch of a startup chime, you can manually enable it f…

Shubham Agarwal Jan 4th, 2021

How to See How Much RAM Is in Your Chromebook

RAM is important when it comes to how well your computer runs. Chromebooks require less RAM than other computers running Windows 10 or macOS. Still, you might feel like you need more. We’ll show you how to find out how much R…

Joe Fedewa Dec 30th, 2020

Why Aren’t Viruses a Problem on Chrome OS?

Chrome OS has a reputation for being virus-proof. Google likes to boast about how secure its operating system is compared to others. Are Chromebooks really immune to viruses, though? And, if so, how do they achieve this? Allo…

Joe Fedewa Nov 28th, 2020

How to Type Emoji on a Chromebook

Emoji first became popular on smartphones, but they’re just as necessary on computers. Chromebooks and Chrome OS tablets have built-in emoji as well. We’ll show you where to find them, and how to use emoji on your device….

Joe Fedewa Sep 4th, 2020

How to Enable Virtual Desk Gestures on Chrome OS

Now that the Virtual Desks feature has come to the Stable Chrome OS channel, we finally received the ability to switch between desks using trackpad gestures. However, to use gestures, you have to enable a hidden flag. Here’s…

Brady Gavin Jan 15th, 2020

How to See Your Chromebook’s End-of-Life Date

There comes a time in your Chromebook’s life when it no longer receives updates from Google. It’s inevitable and could be a lot sooner than you think. Here’s how to see your Chromebook’s scheduled end-of-life date….

Brady Gavin Jan 6th, 2020

How to See Which Version of Chrome OS is on Your Chromebook

Should you need to see which version of Chrome OS your Chromebook is running, you can view it and a bunch of other detailed information about the OS in the Settings app. Here’s how to find it.

Brady Gavin Nov 22nd, 2019

How (and Why) to Use Google’s Chromebook Simulator

Google’s Chromebook Simulator is an animated and interactive simulation inside of your browser that you can use to learn more about how to navigate Chrome OS. It offers numerous step-by-step tutorials to help you get acquaint…

Brady Gavin Sep 9th, 2019

How to Copy and Paste on a Chromebook

Should you need to copy text from one place to another, don’t worry. Copying and pasting on a Chromebook works as you’d expect from any other operating system, and you can do it in a couple of ways.

Joe Fedewa Aug 30th, 2019

How to Take a Photo on a Chromebook

Your Chromebook comes equipped with a built-in camera you can use to snap pictures to post to your social media accounts or share with friends and family. Here’s how to take a photo on a Chromebook.

Brady Gavin Aug 29th, 2019

How to Use Virtual Desktops on Chrome OS

Google is finally adding virtual desktops to its repertoire of Chromebook features—something other major operating systems already have—with Chrome OS version 76. The function has been in testing for several months and is…

Brady Gavin Aug 16th, 2019

How to Spoof Your Chromebook User Agent for Sites That Don’t Support Chrome OS

Not all browsers handle websites the same, and if they don’t support your operating system or browser, you could be denied access. Luckily, you can spoof the user agent on Chrome OS to make it look like you use a completely d…

Brady Gavin Jun 26th, 2019

How to Change the On-Screen Keyboard Layout on a Chromebook

Chrome OS offers a variety of keyboard layouts for its on-screen keyboard, also known as the software keyboard or touch keyboard. If you’d prefer the layout for another region or language, here’s how to change it….

Brady Gavin Jun 24th, 2019

How to Right-Click on a Chromebook

While Chromebooks don’t have a separate right-click button on the touchpad, that doesn’t mean the function isn’t available. Should you need to right-click on something, there are a couple of ways to do so without the need to …

Brady Gavin Jun 14th, 2019

How to Keep Your Chromebook On When You Close the Lid

Chrome OS normally puts your operating system into a low-power sleep mode when you close the lid. This can be problematic if you hook your laptop up to an external monitor. Here’s how to stop your Chromebook from going to sle…

Brady Gavin May 24th, 2019

How to Take a Video on a Chromebook

Until recently, taking a video on Chromebook wasn’t a straightforward process (and wasn’t even part of the default Google Camera app!). However, now you can easily record videos and upload them to YouTube or share them with f…

Brady Gavin May 23rd, 2019

How to Play Roblox on a Chromebook

Roblox is one of the most popular games in the world, but it’s currently limited to a handful of platforms. Chrome OS isn’t on the “supported” list, but thanks to the Google Play Store, Roblox is a few clicks away….

Brady Gavin May 22nd, 2019

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