Google is rolling out a much cleaner, multi-step PWA install flow on Chromebooks – chromeunboxed.com
For a long time now, ChromeOS has made turning a standard website into an app relatively straightforward. But the workflow for doing this hasn’t always been the clearest process for end users and has always come with some odd UX decisions over the years.
What’s new on your Chromebook Version 156
Quickly identify and get information about an item in a photo or video. Like a pair of shoes on a model? With a simple long press of the launcher, Select to search with Lens finds similar shoppable options – all without leaving where you are.*
*Internet connection required. Results are for illustrative purposes only, and may vary depending on visual matches. Sequences are shortened.
Pull and save information right from images saved on your computer, like receipts or recipes, instead of having to type it all out. Need to transcribe a handwritten note? Just upload it to your Chromebook, then once the image is open on your screen, long press the Launcher key, and use your cursor to select the words you want to digitize.**
*Internet connection required.
**Available on select devices, languages, and countries.
With the Quick Insert key, you can add creativity right to your content.* Just tap the key or shortcut ( Launcher key 
*Available on select devices, languages, and countries.
**Internet connection required. Check responses for accuracy. Feature availability varies based on language. Results for illustrative purposes and may vary. Internet connection required.
Design custom wallpapers and video call backgrounds the way you want, with Google AI. Go to the “Wallpaper & style” app, then “Create your own” and type in what kind of image you want to generate, and see it come to life.*
*Results for illustrative purposes and may vary. Internet connection required.
Help Me Read lets you summarize and get the main points from PDFs, articles, or websites. Now you can highlight specific sentences, paragraphs, and right click to select Help Me Read to simplify jargon-filled text, and even ask questions to dive deeper.*
*Using Gemini models. Check responses for accuracy. Internet connection and compatible operating system required. Availability may vary by device, country, and language.
Face control is an AI-powered feature that helps you maneuver around on your laptop by using facial movements and gestures instead of a mouse, trackpad or keyboard. Customize actions that work best for you, like lifting your eyebrows to click, moving the cursor with your eyes, and more, for increased productivity for those with limited hand dexterity, mobility, and those with their hands full.
Typing and clicking can be challenging for those with limited dexterity. With Chromebook, you can customize the keyboard interaction through Accessibility settings, to help get more done with ease.
With Mouse keys, control your mouse with your keyboard instead of using a standard mouse to relieve strain.
Bounce keys lets you set your keys to filter out redundant key presses within a customized time range, like 0.5 seconds.
And using Slow keys, you can eliminate accidental keystrokes by specifying how long a key needs to be pressed before it’s accepted.
How to Use Incognito Mode on a Chromebook – technobezz.com
Want to browse on your Chromebook without adding that activity to your regular Chrome history?
9 Perks Of Switching To A Chromebook – BGR – bgr.com
Generally, if all you want to do on a computer is use web apps, take notes, and stream videos, a Chromebook under $500 can offer the same experience as a $1,000 Apple MacBook.
I’ve used countless browser shortcuts over the years, but Ctrl+Shift+D is still my favorite – How-To Geek
The web looks very different from when I first started using it. Browsers have changed, websites have become more complex, and I’ve picked up countless keyboard shortcuts along the way.
I changed one Chrome setting and got gigabytes of RAM back without closing my tabs – makeuseof.com
I have a confession, and it’s not exactly flattering: I’m a digital hoarder. At any given moment, my browser is basically a timeline of my week
How to Take a Screenshot on Chromebook Without the Windows Key – technobezz.com
Start with Quick Settings if you want the cleanest route, then use the option that matches your keyboard or device mode.
ChromeOS 149’s Security Patch Is a Big Deal, Here’s What It Means for Anything You Log Into – aboutchromebooks.com
Most people ignore update notifications. I get it. The little “Restart to update” banner at the bottom of your Chromebook screen feels about as urgent as a fortune cookie. But ChromeOS 149 is not that kind of update.
ChromeOS 151 quick-fix update resolves Chromebook window stutter and input lag – chromeunboxed.com
If you noticed slight UI jitter or occasional input delay after updating your Chromebook to milestone 151 last week, you aren’t imagining things.
5 Powerful Features To Enable On Your Chromebook – AOL – aol.com
Chromebooks carry a reputation as simple, budget-friendly laptops, which is well earned as they cost a fraction of what a comparable Windows machine goes for.
Chromebook Camera Not Working? Here’s the Fix Before Your Next Video Call – aboutchromebooks.com
My camera died four minutes before a client call last month. Not glitched. Not frozen. Just a black rectangle where my face should’ve been, and Google Meet cheerfully insisting everything was fine.
How to Screen Mirror on Chromebook: Wireless and Cable Options Explained – aboutchromebooks.com
Want your Chromebook screen on a bigger display? Two methods handle it as of July 2026. One skips cables and uses Google Cast. The other needs an HDMI or USB-C connection. Both work fine.
Unboxing the updated Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook (2026) – chromeunboxed.com
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook has been a staple in the budget-friendly ChromeOS world for years, largely because it delivered a far better display than its price tag suggested.
Can Chromebooks Get Viruses? How to Protect Your Device – privateinternetaccess.com
Chromebooks have a reputation for being almost virus-proof. Many people treat them like the low-drama laptops of the tech world: open the lid, sign in, and things work as expected.
12 Hidden ChromeOS Features Every Chromebook User Should Know About – SlashGear – slashgear.com
Chromebooks are awesome. They give you 90% of the functionality of a traditional Windows PC for a quarter of the price, making them an excellent cheap laptop replacement.
5 Things You Can Do On A Chromebook Even When It’s Offline – BGR
Over the years, Chromebooks have been associated with online tasks and services. That’s why many users believe that Chromebooks, though cost-effective, are largely useless offline.
Chromebooks – Change Your Mouse Cursor Size and Color – youtube.com · Acer Support
How to Use USB Flash Drive on Chromebook – 2026 – youtube.com · Gauging Gadgets
The Best Chromebook Upgrade Might Not Be a New Chromebook – About Chrome Books
If you’ve ever owned a Chromebook that suddenly started feeling slow, your first instinct was probably to blame the Chromebook itself.
This is Googlebook: Google’s new premium laptops built for Gemini Intelligence [VIDEO] – chromeunboxed.com
Finally! After nearly a year of trying to decipher exactly what Google has been working on behind the scenes with Project Aluminium, Google has officially announced Googlebook: a brand-new category of laptops designed from the ground up for Gemini Intelligence that are just the upgrade to Chromebooks many of us have been hoping for for a long time.
Why buying a Chromebook with Googlebook looming is still a great decision – chromeunboxed.com
With the massive announcement of Googlebook completely dominating the news cycle over the past two weeks, a narrative is starting to brew across the internet that has me a bit concerned. I am seeing a lot of headlines suggesting that standard Chromebooks are suddenly “dead” or that buying a current-generation device right now is a waste of money unless it has a guaranteed upgrade path to the new Android-backed operating system.
Five Built-In Chromebook Apps You Should Definitely Be Using – Yahoo
One of the main appeals of a Chromebook is its simplicity: You’ve essentially just got a row of browser tabs, running web apps, with minimal background activity going on and everything instantly saved and synced to the cloud.
How To Convert PNG To JPG On Chromebook – aboutchromebooks.com
ChromeOS saves screenshots as PNG files by default. That’s fine for quality, but PNG files are large and incompatible with many upload forms, email attachments, and web platforms that expect JPG.
Stop using your Chromebook like it’s just Chrome! – PCWorld
The web browser is the most important program on many computers, and on a Chromebook, Google Chrome comes built-in.
Chrome Remote Desktop Review – aboutchromebooks.com
Chrome Remote Desktop is one of the simplest ways to reach a computer from another location. It runs inside the Chrome browser
ChromeOS 147 rolls out with new auditing tools for Education and Enterprise – chromeunboxed.com
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Google and Back Market Launch $3 ChromeOS Flex USB Kit for Windows 10 Users Locked Out of Windows 11 – gHacks Tech News – share.google
Google has introduced a physical ChromeOS Flex USB Kit priced at $3, in partnership with refurbished tech retailer Back Market. The kit is aimed at users still running Windows 10 on hardware that doesn’t meet Windows 11’s system requirements.
How to Clear Cache and Cookies in Chrome – aboutchromebooks.com
Chrome stores cookies and cached files to speed things up and keep you signed in across visits. Over time, stale data causes pages to load broken layouts, show outdated prices, or behave oddly after a site update. Clearing this data resets the browser back to a clean state. The steps differ slightly on desktop, Android, and iPhone, but each takes under a minute.
How Do I Clear Cookies for Just One Site? – Ask Leo! – askleo.com
Taming misbehaving sites. A website you use keeps misbehaving. Clearing cookies might fix it, but you don’t want to lose your sign-ins across other sites. Good news: your browser lets you clear cookies for just one site. I’ll show you how.
How to Zoom Out on Chromebook – aboutchromebooks.com
Pressing Ctrl + – is all most people ever need to zoom out on a Chromebook. But there are several other ways to do it, depending on whether you want to shrink a single page, adjust the full desktop, or use the built-in magnifier. Each method works differently, and picking the right one saves a few extra steps.
Computer Won’t Run Windows 11? Google’s ChromeOS Flex Is a Solid Alternative – cnet.com
Google is issuing you its periodic reminder that you aren’t tethered to Microsoft’s operating system if you own a PC. In fact, the search giant is making it easier than ever to switch over to ChromeOS Flex.