Chromebooks are computers that run Google’s Chrome OS operating system. As a result, they are easy to set up and maintain. In addition, the modern Chromebook can support a wide range of apps.
With a Chromebook, you can browse the web using the Chrome browser, and install web apps, PWAs, Android apps, and even Linux apps.
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Looking for an additional security measure for your Chromebook? Hide login IDs and photos on your Chromebook’s login screen. The first step in gaining access to your account is knowing your username. By hiding your username from the login screen, you can add an extra layer of security. This is not really user friendly, but…
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Chrome OS now gives you an easy way to delete temporary Google Drive offline files. The Storage Management menu now has an option to delete these temporary files with one click. The Files app on your Chromebook has a Google Drive section. You can access all your Google Drive files from here. When you select…
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Chrome OS adds new features almost every week. From the recent list of such additions, my favorite is the pin-based unlock. This article explains how to set up a pin unlock on your Chromebook. Pin unlock makes it easy to unlock your Chromebook, just like it does on your phone. I use a long and…
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This is a sure-shot question that would have come across your mind once in a while. You might have ended up closing all tabs and then restarting the browser from the beginning. But, if you have an option to restart the Chrome browser without losing your tabs, wouldn’t that be a better choice? Here’s how.…
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Copying URLs on the mobile could be a pain. We do look for options once in a while, to do this function in a much easier way. This article may help you find some of the useful tips to make copying and pasting, an enjoyable experience. This is what most of us do. Just tap and…
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A lot of Chrome OS native features will become less important when Android apps become mainstream. I always thought that the Chrome OS Camera app also will be one of them. When the Play Store comes with those fancy camera/photo editing apps, the humble Chrome OS camera app will become inferior to many. Or so…
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Secure Shell is an xterm-compatible terminal emulator and stand-alone ssh client for Chrome. This is an official Chrome app created by Google. According to Google, it uses Native-Client to connect directly to ssh servers without the need for external proxies A cool thing from Secure Shell app’s settings, background images. To set background image for Secure…
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Google believes in a future where web apps look and work just like native apps. Progressive Web Apps is a concept in this direction, championed by Google. Push Notifications is one of the main components of the Progressive Web. However, it is not always fun to see almost all the websites you visit ask your…
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Google has added an Import and Export options for Google Chrome. Here is how it is done. Export or Import Passwords With Google Chrome To get started, you will need to enable a flag. This will be required until this feature graduates out of the status of the flag. Go to chrome://flags and look for Password…
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The first account that logs into a Chromebook becomes to primary account or Owner. To change the primary account on your Chromebook, reset and log in using the new account. Change Primary User of Chromebook To change the Owner of your Chromebook: Log into your Chromebook using the current owner account. Open Settings > Advanced…
