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How to Use Clipboard History on a Chromebook
The clipboard history feature on a Chromebook enhances your productivity by allowing you to manage multiple copied items. Always be mindful of what you copy, as sensitive information could be stored in clipboard history. You can see instructions below for using clipboard history on your Chromebook. How It Works Activation:…
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How to Use Multiple Virtual Desktops on Your Chromebook
On Chromebook, you can create and work between multiple desktops. Multiple desktops allow for separation between work and personal tasks, resulting in better organization and increased productivity. If you've created or used a virtual desktop on your Chromebook before: Locate and click on the Desk button towards the left…
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How to Use Google Drive Files When Your Chromebook is Offline
You can use Google Drive files offline when your Chromebook isn't connected to the internet. This feature will also work on the web or app-based versions of Google Drive, across multiple platforms (Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android). Use the instructions below to allow your google drive files to be used when offline. Click on…
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How to Change the Keyboard Backlight Color on the Acer Chromebook 516GE
Your Acer Chromebook 516 GE comes with an anti-ghosting keyboard that has four zone RGB backlighting. This allows you to personalize the color of your keys with preset backlight modes that you can choose through ChromeOS, making it easier to type and game in the dark. The keyboard’s anti-ghosting technology allows you to…
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Using a Docking Station with Your Acer Chromebook
Which docking stations are compatible with my Acer Chromebook? Acer Chromebooks allow you to use docking stations that are WWCB compatible, such as the USB Type C D501. Other docks may also work with Acer Chromebooks and you should look for the Works With Chromebook badge for verification. You can find additional…
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Acer Chromebook Active Stylus Best Practices
Some Acer Chromebooks with touchscreens allow you to use an active stylus to draw, take notes, or input text. It is important to properly care for the stylus to ensure it stays in good working condition. Things to Do Remove the stylus straight from the Chromebook. Treat the stylus as an electronic device, and not a pencil.…
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Adaptive Charging Feature on Acer ChromeOS Devices
Can I enable/disable Adaptive Charging on my ChromeOS device? Google and Acer have introduced Adaptive Charging on some Chrome operating system Acer devices to prolong the total battery life of the lithium-ion batteries. In general, lithium-ion batteries degrade quicker if they spend too much time at full charge. Adaptive…
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How to Change the Keyboard Backlight Color on Acer Chromebook 516 GE
Your Acer Chromebook 516 GE comes with an anti-ghosting keyboard that has four zone RGB backlighting. This allows you to personalize the color of your keys with preset backlight modes, making it easier to type and game in the dark. The keyboard’s anti-ghosting technology helps to ensure your keypresses are executed in the…
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Battery Percentage Indicator of Your Acer Chromebook Displays Incorrect Battery Percentage
Why is the battery percentage indicator of my Chromebook showing the wrong percentage? You might run into a situation where the battery percentage indicator of your Chromebook indicates the battery is full and: You decide to unplug the AC adapter. But when you do so, your Chromebook powers off directly. You leave the AC…
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Chromebook Settings Cannot be Changed if Device is Provisioned
Chromebooks that are issued to students are generally configured and managed by an administrator. This process is called provisioning and it allows content and security features to be controlled by the school that issued the device. If your Chromebook is provisioned, you may not be able to change settings that are managed…
