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How to Check the Storage on Your Chromebook
In ChromeOS, users can easily view and manage the storage on their Chromebook directly in the Settings application. How to Check the Storage on Your Chromebook Select the Clock in the lower right corner. Select the Gear⚙️icon to open the Settings application. On the left side of the Settings window, select Device. On the…
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How to Enable Slow Keys on Chromebook
ChromeOS allows users to add a delay between the time a key is pressed and the time it's registered. This can help to avoid accidental presses and typos. How to Enable Slow Keys on Chromebook Select the Clock in the lower right corner. Select the Gear⚙️icon to open the Settings application. On the left side of the Settings…
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How to Fix Date, Time, and Wi-Fi Connection Issues on a New Chromebook
Why doesn't my Chromebook show the correct date and time when first set up, and why won't it connect to Wi-Fi? When setting up a new Chromebook, an incorrect date and time is often a sign that your Chromebook is failing to connect to Wi-Fi. Without an internet connection, your Chromebook cannot automatically sync with…
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How to Access Microsoft 365 and OneDrive Files in the Files App on Your Chromebook
ChromeOS allows you to easily access your Microsoft 365 and OneDrive files directly from the Files app on your Chromebook. How to access Microsoft 365 and OneDrive files on a Chromebook Select the Clock in the lower right corner. Select the Gear⚙️icon to open the Settings application. On the left side of the Settings…
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How to Hide the Application Shelf (Taskbar) on ChromeOS
The Shelf on ChromeOS allows you to quickly access applications and files on your Chromebook. Along with customizing the location of the shelf, you can also automatically hide the shelf when an application is open. Hiding the application shelf can make your Chromebook screen feel bigger by allowing the application to take…
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How to Pin Files to the Shelf on ChromeOS
Most users use the Shelf in ChromeOS to quickly access applications, but you can also use the shelf to quickly access files that are downloaded on your Chromebook or in your Google Drive. How to pin files to the shelf Open the Files📁 application. Locate and right-click on the file that you want to pin. Locate and select…
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How to Disable/Enable Camera and Microphone Access on Your Chromebook
In ChromeOS, you can decide what applications have access to your Chromebook's camera and microphone. This feature ensures that you are able to protect your privacy and control what applications have access to your data. How to disable or enable camera access Select the Clock in the lower right corner. Select the gear icon…
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How to Adjust the Keyboard Backlight Brightness on Your Chromebook
How do I turn off the keyboard backlight on my Chromebook? Keyboard backlights are a popular feature on many Chromebooks in order to improve keyboard visibility in dimly lit environments. Most Chromebooks that feature a keyboard backlight allow you to adjust the brightness of the backlight. How to adjust the keyboard…
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How to Safely Eject an External Storage Device on Your Chromebook
If you are using a USB flash drive or external hard drive with your Chromebook, it is important to safely eject it before you uplug it. This helps prevent data loss or file corruption. Use the instructions below to safely eject your USB thumb drive. Click on the Launcher icon ⚪️ in the bottom left corner of your screen.…
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How to Change to a 24-Hour Clock on a Chromebook
Can I switch between a 12-hour and a 24-hour clock on my Chromebook? How to use a 24-hour clock Select the Clock in the lower right corner. Select the gear icon to open the Settings⚙️ application. On the left side of the Settings window, select System Preferences. On the right side, locate Use 24-hour clock. Toggle the…
