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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…
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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…
