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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…
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How to Create and Use a Different Sign-in Password on a Chromebook
In a recent ChromeOS update, the option to create and sign-in to your Chromebook with a password that is different from your Google Account password was added. Now you will be able to sign-in to your Chromebook with your Google Account password, a custom password, or a PIN. How to create and use a different sign-in…
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How to Change the Time Zone on a Chromebook
By default, ChromeOS uses your IP address to determine your time zone. If your Chromebook cannot be connected to the internet to update your time zone, or you want the clock to display a different time zone than the one you are in, you can change the time zone in the Settings application. How to change the time zone Select…
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How to Enable Flash Notifications on a Chromebook
Flash notifications is an accessibility feature on ChromeOS that visually alerts you whenever you receive a new notification by flashing a color on the screen. This feature is useful for those who are hard of hearing or frequently miss notifications. How to enable flash notifications Select the Clock in the lower right…
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How to Customize Keyboard Shortcuts on a Chromebook
Chromebooks are designed for efficiency, and keyboard shortcuts play a key role in boosting productivity. While Chrome OS offers many built-in shortcuts, you may want to customize them to better suit your workflow. The following steps and video tutorial will guide you through the process of modifying keyboard shortcuts on…
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How to Disable the Developer Channel on a Chromebook
Switching to the Developer Channel on a Chromebook gives you access to experimental features, but it can also make your device unstable. If you want to switch back to the Stable or Beta channel, make sure the data for all users is backed up, then follow the steps below to disable the Developer Channel on your Chromebook.…
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How to Safety Reset a Chromebook
How do I reset my Chromebook without erasing any data? ChromeOS M131 introduced a feature called Safety Reset. Safety Reset allows you to restore the settings of your Chromebook without powerwashing or erasing your user accounts or data. This feature can be used to troubleshoot and resolve issues with your network and…
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How to Create a GIF Using Screen Capture in ChromeOS
A GIF is a popular image format that lets users loop multiple images or frames continuously. GIFs are commonly used to convey a user's emotion or reaction to a text or social media post. Platforms like GIPHY and Tenor allow users to search through an ever-expanding library of GIFs that they can download and embed wherever…
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Chromebook Not Powering On after Charging or Waking from Sleep
Why is my chromebook not powering on after charging or waking from sleep? A small number of units may not wake from sleep mode under certain conditions. You should update your operating system to the version listed in the table below to resolve this issue. Please make sure your unit is set to auto update. If you are a…
