ChromeOS
How to Use Custom Mouse and Keyboard Shortcuts on Chromebook
Published: July 18, 2024
Google allows you to customize your mouse buttons and keyboard shortcuts on Chromebooks. If you frequently take screenshots, you might have set a mouse button as a trigging shortcut. That’s because Chromebooks lack default keyboard shortcuts for media controls like play, pause, and skip tracks. Luckily, that’s changed. You can add keyboard shortcuts for a […]
What’s the Difference Between Chromebook and Chromebook Plus
Updated: October 13, 2023
Google recently launched a new category in Chromebooks called Chromebook Plus. Chromebook Plus models have better specifications than normal Chromebooks and are also said to get additional features like AI capabilities and video calling. In this article, we will explain what Chromebook Plus is, what categorizes Chromebook as a Plus variant, and the differences between […]
How to Stream Apps From Android Phone to Chromebook
Published: September 11, 2023
You can install Android apps directly on the Chromebook with the help of Android runtime. But ChromeOS 115 allows you to use Android apps on your phone without installing them on ChromeOS by streaming them. That should save some precious storage space. You can’t stream Android apps from smartphones to Chromebooks out of the box. […]
8 Unique ChromeOS and Android Integrated Ecosystem Features
Published: January 4, 2023
Google has been busy building an ecosystem with Android and ChromeOS, just like Apple did with macOS and iOS. Some ecosystem features are supported by other OS, whereas some are unique to Android and ChromeOS. In this list, we won’t include any third-party apps that help bridge the gap between Android and ChromeOS. All listed […]
20 Best Keyboard Shortcuts for Chromebook for Home Users
Published: January 1, 2023
Want to complete your assignments and projects, or just work faster on your Chromebook? One of the ways to improve productivity and speed is to use keyboard shortcuts. They help you navigate around ChromeOS and enable or disable features instantly. Most Chromebook keyboard shortcuts reduce mouse dependency and help get things done directly from the […]
13 Tips to Customize and Personalize Your Chromebook
Published: December 1, 2022
ChromeOS offers a wide variety of customization features. Whether you want to customize the Chromebook shelf, desktop, launcher, or cursor, you can do it all. In this post, have covered different ways to customize and personalize your Chromebook according to your preference. Let’s check 13 tips to customize Chromebook. 1. Sort Apps by Color in […]
How to Edit a Picture or Screenshot on Chromebook
Published: October 31, 2022
“Does Chromebook have a photo editor?” If that’s the question that brought you here, I’m glad to say that Chromebooks not only have one but two different image editors. You can edit pictures including screenshots on Chromebook using the Chromebook image editor or with Google Photos. Let’s check both methods to edit pictures on Chromebook. […]
How to Add, Delete and Edit Payment Methods on Chrome
Published: September 18, 2022
One of the best features of Google Chrome is autofill which fills in details such as passwords, addresses, and payment info. But in order for the feature to work, first, the browser should have the necessary details to fill in. You can do it in multiple ways. One is by adding payment details in Chrome […]
14 Best Fixes for Chromebook Microphone Not Working
Published: August 18, 2022
What would the purpose of a voice or video call be if others can’t hear you? The issue mostly lies in the microphone in such cases. If people are unable to hear your voice from your Chromebook, don’t worry. In this post, we have covered 14 fixes that will help you in resolving the microphone […]
How to Change Chromebook System and Keyboard Language
Published: August 12, 2022
Not everyone is familiar with the English language, though it is the most commonly used language in various devices. If you bought a new Chromebook with English as the default language or you accidentally changed the device or keyboard language on your Chromebook, you have arrived at the right page. Here I will tell you […]
3 Ways to Transfer Photos From Android to Chromebook
Published: July 23, 2022
The ChromeOS team is more into developing ecosystem features than ever before. Now we have a lot of ways to share photos from Android to Chromebook and vice versa. Some of them can be done natively and wirelessly, while some other methods work with cables. Here are three ways to transfer photos from Android to […]
How to Set Wallpaper and Screensaver on Chromebook
Published: July 20, 2022
Chromebooks aren’t known for their customizations. But for features it supports like wallpapers and screensavers, it does offer a good set of options. Here’s how to set wallpaper and screensaver on Chromebook using default wallpapers and screensavers or your own images from Google Photos. Let’s start with changing the wallpaper 1. How to Change Wallpaper […]
How to Use Screencast on Chromebook: Complete Guide
Published: July 17, 2022
The Screencast app is now available by default without enabling any flags on the latest ChromeOS 103 update. It is a screen recorder app but comes with a few additional features such as the ability to record yourself while recording the screen, transcription options, a marker feature to annotate while recording, sharing, and more. It’s […]
4 Ways to Mirror Your Android Phone on Chromebook
Updated: July 30, 2022
Chromebook isn’t a traditional desktop operating system. For example, there is no native app support. Most applications like Reflector and Team Viewer do not work on ChromeOS. However, you can take advantage of web apps, Android, and Linux apps on ChromeOS to mirror your Android phone on Chromebook. How to Mirror Android Phone to Chromebook […]
How to Use Speech to Text or Dictation on Chromebook
Published: June 23, 2022
The speech-to-text aka dictation is an accessibility feature on Chromebook that lets you type text with your voice instead of using the keyboard. Anything that you say will be automatically converted to text. It’s known by many names such as speak to type, voice typing, voice to text, and voice dictation. If you enjoy typing […]
How to Change Profile Picture on Chromebook
Updated: November 28, 2022
By default, Chrome OS will use your Google account’s picture as the profile picture for your Chromebook user account. You don’t need to change the Google account picture to change the Chromebook profile picture though. You can easily do it via the personalization settings offered by Chromebook. Let’s check the steps. How to Change Chromebook […]
ChromeOS 101: What’s New
Updated: May 14, 2022
Finally, ChromeOS 101 is released around two weeks later than its usual timeline and finally rolled out a stable channel. Anyhow, it came with more features than we previously anticipated. Apart from features, there are some bug fixes and security updates that are worth noting. Keeping all that aside, here’s everything new on ChromeOS 101. […]
14 Things to Know About Chromebook Guest Mode
Published: May 5, 2022
Is someone interested in borrowing your Chromebook for a short time? You may be concerned that they will have access to Google Chrome data and files on your Chromebook. Well, you are right about that. Fortunately, Chromebooks offer a user account known as a guest user that will come in handy here. You might have […]
10 Best Ways to Get My Chromebook Screen Back to Normal
Updated: April 5, 2022
Are you worried about your Chromebook’s screen? Does it appear different than how it looked yesterday? Do you see any change in your Chromebook’s screen, for example, does it appear black, magnified, orange, or zoomed in. If so, you or a toddler at your home could have accidentally changed one of the display settings. Don’t […]
4 Ways to Download Videos on Reddit With Sound on Desktop
Updated: April 4, 2022
Unlike the Reddit app on Android and iOS, Reddit’s Website does not provide an option to download videos or even images and gifs. But downloading images and gifs is so easy on the web app thanks to browser features. Just right-click on the image or gif and select the Save image as option to download […]
7 Interesting Things to Know About Chromebook Login Options
Updated: May 6, 2022
Chromebook offers a variety of interesting login options. In addition to a primary Google account, you can add more users to Chromebook, use it without a Google account, restrict users, use a PIN instead of a password, and do much more. Let’s check these Chromebook login features in detail. Best Tips to Use Chromebook Login […]
How to Use Text-to-speech on Chromebook
Published: March 28, 2022
The text-to-speech aka select-to-speak feature on Chromebook lets users hear the selected text on the screen. Chromebook will start speaking the selected text in the preferred language and voice. This is basically an accessibility feature designed for people with vision disabilities. But, a regular user can also use it to listen to the text. Let’s […]
10 Best Fixes for Chromebook Keyboard Not Working
Updated: May 6, 2022
“Why is my keyboard not working on Chromebook?” Is that the question that brought you here? Don’t worry. Problems in the Chromebook keyboard are easy to fix. Whether your Chromebook keyboard is typing wrong letters, the keyboard keys are sticking, or you are facing other issues with the keyboard, this article shall help you. Let’s […]
3 Ways to Find Out Your Chromebook’s Model Number
Updated: May 14, 2024
The newer Chromebooks get more years of update than the first generation models. Also, some Chromebooks can run Linux and Android apps. However, some models can’t do either, mostly due to hardware limitations. Meanwhile, modern Chromebook Plus devices also boast of additional AI features. That will make you wonder about your Chromebook’s model number to […]
How to Connect Chromebook to a Monitor for Dual Display and Mirroring
Updated: March 6, 2022
Most Chromebooks come with a small display and LCD displays on budget Chromebooks are just awful. By connecting your Chromebook to an external monitor, you can take advantage of the dual-display setup for increased productivity. Additional screen estate can boost productivity too. Here’s how you can connect a Chromebook to a monitor and enjoy dual […]