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Chrome OS to Get a Built-in ‘Focus Mode’
It is 2023 (well, almost 2024) and all the major operating systems have built-in ‘Focus Mode” to help you avoid digital distractions and get stuff done. In a future release Chrome OS also introduce a built-in focus mode. Focus Mode for Chromebooks As usual, focus mode first showed up in Chromium OS Gerrit as an…
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How to Enable Incognito Mode on Chrome for iOS
Are you using Google Chrome on your iPhone? Here is a quick guide to help you open Google Chrome in Incognito mode. Opening Chrome for iOS in Incognito Mode To open Google Chrome in Incognito Mode: To switch back between your regular tabs and incognito tabs, select tab count icon and then select the Incognito…
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How to Find Out Which Chromebook You Have
Most of the Chromebooks do not have a sticker or branding showing the model. Here is how to find out which model Chromebook you have. Find Out Chromebook Model Using the Recovery Utility There are a few methods to find out your Chromebook’s model number and name. I do not want to confuse you with…
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How to Open Command Prompt on Your Chromebook
Your Chromebook comes with a built-in Chrome OS terminal. If you enable Linux, there is a Linux-based terminal as well. Let me show you how to use these command prompt and terminal options on your Chromebook. Using the Crosh Shell The Crosh shell is the easiest to access. Use the following keyboard shortcut: CTRL +…
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How to Delete Downloads on a Chromebook
As you go about using your Chromebook, the Downloads folder on your Chromebook might collect files that you do not want to keep any longer. This article explains how to find and delete download files on your Chromebook. Deleting Downloads on Chromebook Chrome OS comes with a default Downloads folder. To open the Downloads folder,…
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Google is Working on ‘Password Sharing’ for Chrome
Google is working on a new feature that allows users to share accounts passwords among family members. Password Sharing A new experimental flag added to Google Chrome’s source code shows Google’s plans to add password sharing to Chrome. With the new feature enalbled, users will be able to share passwords with their fmaily members. Here…
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How to Enable ‘Preload’ on Chrome to Increase Browsing Speed
Google Chrome now supports preloading of pages to increase browsing speed. This article explains how to enable and configure preloading. Note: This is a new feature currently under development. You can enable this on the Dev channel of Chrome at the moment. If you are on the Stable channel, try again after a few weeks.…
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How to Enable Side Tabs (Vertical Tabs) on Edge
Microsoft Edge lets you place your browser tabs on the left side of the window. Edge calls them ‘Vertical Tabs’. Here is how to enable or disable them. Enabling Side Tabs on Edge Let me give you the quickest way to enable side tabs on Edge. Use the following keyboard shortcut: CTRL + SHIFT +…
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Chrome’s ‘Tab Active Again’ Message Annoying You? Let’s Fix It
Are you seeing frequently seeing a ‘Tab Active Again’ message in Google Chrome? Let me show you how to avoid this message. Tab Active Again – What it Means Google Chrome recently added a Memory Saver feature. When you enable it, Google Chrome can “pause” tabs that you are not using. This frees up the…
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How to Import Bookmarks to Microsoft Edge
Importing bookmarks to Microsoft Edge browser makes it easy for you to get started. You can move your bookmarks to the new Edge browser or profile using the Import feature. Here is how to move your bookmarks to Edge. ‘Favorites’ are Bookmarks Edge calls bookmaks ‘Favorites‘. Apart from the name change, everything else is the…
