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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We also regularly publish how-to guides that help you make the best out of your Chrome OS device.
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When Rex Roof’s CR48 stopped charging, he contacted Chromebook Ninjas for help. “Chromebook Ninjas” is the support team at Google helping the Cr48 users with their Chromebooks. Here is the tip he received from them and it actually worked. So, when your Cr48 Chromebook’s battery stops charging, try this. Plug the power adapter into a live…
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Early morning here and I found this brilliant Chrome tip on Google Plus, a good way to start the day. There is no wonder this tip was invented while using Google Plus, the long never ending stream of posts makes it tough to browse through and go back to the top of the page. The…
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Surprised? I was too, when I came across this long article explaining such a possibility. “What if Chrome was in fact a repackaging of their search crawler; affectionately known as GoogleBot, for the consumer environment?” author asks. In simple words, this is what the blog post trying to establish. There are so many “signals” Google uses…
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You can lock the Chromebook screen using the keyboard shortcut LAUNCHER + L. Launcher is your search key. In this article, I will show you a couple of different ways to lock the screen. Before we get started, if the Chromebook is locked by your administrator (school or work), you will need to contact them…
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Chromebooks can handle most of the compressed file formats without extensions or apps. That’ll take care of most of your needs. But if you need some additional features, there are always some extensions and apps. This tutorial explains all of those options in detail. Supported Compressed File Formats First, let’s take a look at the…
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ChromeBooks were “born for the web”. That means, there are limitations to what type of files and file systems it can handle. But, Chrome OS has linux beating inside, and it can handle a lot of stuff. So, what type of files and file systems are supported ? Check this list whenever you get the…
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Google is testing a new Touch UI for Chrome OS. This is not a secret these days. I saw some bug fixing even today, on this touch UI. But where are they testing this new touch UI? There should be a touch-enabled device right? a tablet ? or a netbook with a touch screen? Yes,…
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You can use the built-in Terminal app to run traceroute from a Chromebook. This article explains how to do this. Traceroute from Chromebook When you are done, use the command exit to close the Terminal app.
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When we want to open a link in new tab, or perform a search, most of use middle click or ctrl + click, or even right click the link and select open as new tab, right ? Let’s change that and learn something new today ! This works in two ways, same action, but two…
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Where do you want the desktop notification pop up to show up ? Top right or Top left ? Or Lower Left or Lower right ? We can change this ! Okay, I was quite surprised when I saw the desktop notification from my Nytimes App with break news. But, I was kind of excited…
