The Chromebook Files app has become quite powerful and feature-filled over the past few years. Not only has it gained the ability to display Linux files for those with Crostini enabled, and received new trash can and camera folders, it's also become capable of saving files for offline use on an … [Read more...] about How to change the default app for opening different file types on your Chromebook
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How to hide Tote previews on your Chromebook to reclaim shelf space
After tracking the new holding space feature for so long, it was finally released as 'Tote' on Chrome OS 89. The tool allows you to quickly access screenshots, downloads, and pinned files or folders directly from your shelf. Tote adds a preview bubble for up to three of your latest additions, and … [Read more...] about How to hide Tote previews on your Chromebook to reclaim shelf space
How to quickly identify your Chrome browser windows by giving them unique names
Organizing your Chrome browser tabs into tab groups, collapsing and freezing them, and even searching or quickly jumping to them are all fantastic ways to identify and switch rapidly between them, but a new feature in Chrome is going to make this even easier. Rolling out now is a feature that allows … [Read more...] about How to quickly identify your Chrome browser windows by giving them unique names
How To Set Up Kid Accounts On Chromecast With Google TV [VIDEO]
The Chromecast with Google TV gets a whole lot right, but there are still a handful of things most users would like to see added to the experience. Probably the most-requested addition would be the ability for multiple users to be able to sign in and swap between their accounts at will. … [Read more...] about How To Set Up Kid Accounts On Chromecast With Google TV [VIDEO]
How to uninstall Linux apps from your Chromebook
Linux on Chrome OS has come a long way since we first discovered the project that would bring containers to Chromebooks nearly four years ago. In that time, Google has brought a stable method to deliver a plethora of Linux applications to the Chrome operating system without the need for hacky … [Read more...] about How to uninstall Linux apps from your Chromebook
How to use Nearby Share ‘Visible to Everyone’ feature on your Chromebook right now [VIDEO]
Just yesterday we posted about Android's Nearby Share getting a new feature that will help users transfer files a bit faster to those around them. We're unsure when this new option to simply share with everyone in your vicinity will actually go live on Android phones, but from what we've discovered … [Read more...] about How to use Nearby Share ‘Visible to Everyone’ feature on your Chromebook right now [VIDEO]
Use your Chromebook’s tab groups with windowed web apps to take your productivity to the next level
It's no secret that I've fallen in love with Google Chrome's tab groups feature. In fact, I wrote a whole article gushing about them in hopes that everyone would give them a try. I believe that they add a new layer of organization to your browsing experience, and since the day they released, I've … [Read more...] about Use your Chromebook’s tab groups with windowed web apps to take your productivity to the next level
Here’s how you can get the most out of your Chromebook’s virtual desks
The Chromebook's Virtual Desks feature is pretty exciting and we've certainly had no shortage of things to say about them here. Having the ability to compartmentalize your apps and web apps into different workspaces so that you're not constantly bombarded with tons of open windows is ideal because … [Read more...] about Here’s how you can get the most out of your Chromebook’s virtual desks
How to control your Chromebook with only three buttons using Switch Access
The Chromebook team has gone out of its way to make their devices extremely accessible over the years, and it has plenty in the way of new features coming soon. One such feature called Switch Access is already widely available. It allows you to control your entire Chromebook with just three keyboard … [Read more...] about How to control your Chromebook with only three buttons using Switch Access
How to upgrade RAM on the CTL Chromebox CBx2
Earlier this week, I made the case as to why a new Chromebox could be the perfect home PC option for a lot of consumers. Shortly thereafter, I received an email from a reader that was interested in CTL's "Buy and Try" program that offers deeply discounted devices for eligible customers so that they … [Read more...] about How to upgrade RAM on the CTL Chromebox CBx2
Did you know? Your Chromebook can support a second monitor
Last week, we covered a handful of common misconceptions surrounding Chromebooks. Debunking some of these long-held myths got us thinking. Millions of students, employees, and general consumers have made the move to Chrome OS over the past year. Since we have lived in this ecosystem for years, it is … [Read more...] about Did you know? Your Chromebook can support a second monitor
How to switch between users on your Chromebook with a keyboard shortcut [VIDEO]
When I first started using Chromebooks after years of working on macOS, there was one part of my workflow that was missing: the ability to log into multiple Chrome browsers with separate Google accounts. On macOS, this allowed me to keep things like bookmarks, saved passwords, payment methods, and … [Read more...] about How to switch between users on your Chromebook with a keyboard shortcut [VIDEO]
