Chromebooks receive a new version of Chrome OS once every six weeks. To update a Chromebook all you have to do is to keep it connected to WiFi, let the update download and install and then restart the Chromebook to apply the changes. This article explains this process in detail. Downloading Chromebook Update Chrome OS,…
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. Where can you find the files app? Open your Chromebook launcher and search for Files. Open Files on Chromebook You can double-click any file or folder to…
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 your desktop’s look and feel. This article will explain how you can customize your Chromebook’s desktop and launcher. If you usually use your laptop’s desktop to place…

The Keyboard The first difference that you will notice on a Chromebook is the keyboard layout. For example, you have dedicated keys for managing your Chrome browser instead of function keys. In this section, we will explore this keyboard and learn the basic keyboard shortcuts that you will need. Here is the first thing for…
This is a collection of Chromebook guides from Chrome Story. We have created a Chrome OS user manual through a series of Chromebook guides and articles. If you are new to Chrome Story or Chromebooks, this is the best place to start.
Google Chrome displays an error page (aka “Sad Tab”) when a page crashes. This page currently does not tell us, users, the reason for a page crash. Google is working on a solution for this. Update: Now that Microsoft’s Edge browser is also powered by Chromium, these error messages are applicable to Edge as well.…
Updating Google Chrome is a simple task—but there’s more to it than just clicking a button. In this guide, you’ll learn exactly how to update Chrome on any device. We’ll also explore what Chrome updates include, how to check your version, why updates might fail, and how to troubleshoot the most common problems. If you’re…