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Chromebook Features Can Help Streamline Your Tasks

These 11 Simple Chromebook Features Can Help Streamline Your Tasks – By See full CNET
Google’s ChromeOS is now more than a decade old and a lot has changed. In the past couple of years, Google revved up what you can do with a Chromebook, dramatically improving or adding tools to help increase your productivity, whether you’re working or learning from home, school, the office or somewhere in between.

 

How to change Chromebook Tote to Quick Files in ChromeOS

How to change Chromebook Tote to Quick Files in ChromeOS – By Kevin C. Tofel aboutchromebooks.com
Last month, Chrome Unboxed reported that the Chromebook Tote function introduced in ChromeOS 89 is getting a facelift. I’m not a fan of the Tote name, nor the function, personally. But some ChromeOS users like having quick access to recently downloaded files and that’s what Tote does. Google is changing the name of Tote to Quick Files and adding an additional feature. Here’s how to change from Chromebook Tote to Quick Files in Chrome OS.

How to easily find all keyboard shortcuts on your Chromebook

How to easily find all keyboard shortcuts on your Chromebook – By Andrew Romero 9to5Google

ChromeOS is a fully capable operating system and makes Chromebooks a great option for users. While there are tons of keyboard shortcuts in ChromeOS, you only really need to know one. This guide will take you through using the keyboard shortcut hub on your Chromebook.

How to rearrange apps on the shelf and launcher on your Chromebook

How to rearrange apps on the shelf and launcher on your Chromebook – By Arif Bacchus XDA Developers
Using a Chromebook or a ChromeOS tablet for work or school or at home for your personal things like social media and web browsing? You don’t have to stick to how it came configured out of the box, or how an administrator set it up for you. Like many other operating systems like Windows, you can customize the way ChromeOS looks and feels, so it can fit your own needs.

OCR text from PDFs on Chrome, Chromebooks

Incoming tech: OCR text from PDFs on Chrome, Chromebooks – By Kevin C. Tofel aboutchromebooks.com
While you can already digitize physical documents with Chrome and ChromeOS, you can’t natively get at the digital text of such scans. A new feature that will work both in Chrome and on Chromebooks will do just that. Google is adding OCR text from PDFs, whether you save them, receive them in an email, or scan them.

$200 discount on HP Chromebook x360 14c

Don’t miss this $200 discount on the solid HP Chromebook x360 14c – By Robby Payne chromeunboxed.com
A month ago, this deal would be one of many and likely lost in a sea of savings we tend to drown in every November and December around here at Chrome Unboxed. However, as things shift away from the gift giving holiday season, we not only start to see new hardware on the cusp of release, but a cooling off when it comes to deals as well.

Use these model codes to find the best Chromebook

Use these model codes to find the best Chromebook – By Kevin C. Tofel aboutchromebooks.com
If you’re new to Chromebooks, you might not know how to find the best Chromebook for your needs. And because I don’t know your needs, I can’t tell you what the best Chromebook actually is. However, I can steer you in the right direction. Once you figure out how you plan to use the device, these model codes can help you narrow down and find the best Chromebook for you.

How to Restart a Chromebook (3 Easy Ways)

How to Restart a Chromebook (3 Easy Ways) – By Arjun Sha beebom.com
If you recently moved to a Chromebook and are looking for a way to reboot your Chromebook, this guide will help you do that. There are three simple methods to restart a Chromebook, and we have mentioned all of them, including a hidden Chrome URL method. So on that note, let’s go ahead and learn how to restart a Chromebook.

ChromeOS tips and tricks

15 ChromeOS tips and tricks for your new Chromebook – By Zach Traverso Android Police
Chromebooks make wonderful computers for many people due to their relatively low price tags and ease of use. Our favorite Chromebooks add other great features to the Chromebook experience, such as a touchscreen, included stylus, or a fingerprint sensor. ChromeOS, the operating system on Chromebooks, has many fun and useful features that make for a great user experience. Here are our favorite ChromeOS features that every Chromebook user should know.

 

Chrome extensions can slow down a Chromebook

Why Chrome extensions can slow down a Chromebook – By Kevin C. Tofel aboutchromebooks.com
I review all types of Chromebooks, from budget-friendly models to those costing more than $1,000. And while I run the same benchmark tests on all of them, I notice a disparity in those results compared to the actual performance. Some $300 Chromebooks turn in benchmarks less than half of those of premium models. But I’ve been able to boost the performance on those entry-level devices so they don’t run half as fast.

Connect your Android phone to a Chromebook

How to connect your Android phone to a Chromebook using the ‘Phone Hub’ – By Andrew Romero 9to5Google

Google’s ChromeOS is a great tool for so many different reasons. One neat feature is the Phone Hub, which turns your Chromebook into an extension of your Android phone, allowing you to view notifications, continue browsing the web, and even share photos in seconds. This guide will take you through how to connect your Android phone to your Chromebook and use the Phone Hub.

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