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How to Switch Between Application Windows on Chromebook
How can I quickly toggle between applications on my Chromebook? You can use keyboard shortcuts to quickly toggle between open applications or browser tabs on your Chromebook. How to toggle between applications using Alt + Tab Hold down the Alt key and press Tab to see all of your open applications. Continue holding the Alt…
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Chromebook Network Based Recovery
Network Based Recovery is a recovery method for Chrome devices that can be used without using a USB stick or SD card. The recovery procedure can be started directly from the Chrome device as long as the device is able to connect to the internet. Network based recovery is not available for all Chromebooks and is currently…
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How to Create a Child Account on a Chromebook
You can create a child account on an Acer Chromebook to help control the content your children are exposed to on the internet. A child account prevents children from browsing in private or incognito mode and can also help you manage what websites your children are allowed to visit, and the permissions that they can grant…
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How to Connect a Bluetooth Device to Your Chromebook
You can pair Bluetooth devices like speakers, headsets or gaming controllers to your Chromebook. Use the instructions below to pair a Bluetooth device. How to pair a Bluetooth device to your Chromebook Click on the Time in the lower right corner, then select Settings ⚙. Make sure Bluetooth is On. Click Pair new device and…
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How to Type Text with Voice Commands on Chromebook
Acer Chromebooks include a dictation accessibility feature that allows dictate text into electronic documents. Your Chromebook will use the built-in microphone to convert your spoken words into text and place the text into any application you have open. This feature can be useful if you are unable to type, or find typing…
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How to Enable Developer Mode on your Acer Chromebook
Chrome OS Developer Mode allows you to have more control over Chrome OS. In developer mode, you can see Chrome OS advanced settings, install apps from sources other than the Google play store, or completely replace the operating system. Developer mode disables all built-in security features of the operating system so you…
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How to Use Function Keys on Chromebook
Where can I find the function keys on my Chromebook? You may have asked "Where are the function keys on a Chromebook?" because the keyboard does not have labeled function keys like a traditional notebook computer. There are two ways to use function keys on your Acer Chromebook. The first method uses the Launcher key to…
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How to Find Your IP address and MAC address on Chromebook
Where can I find my IP address and MAC address on my Chromebrook? Internet Protocol (IP) addresses identify your unique device when it is connected to a network. The MAC address, or Media Access Control on your Chromebook is also an identifier that is assigned to the network interface card on your device. When you use…
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How to Turn On and Use Nearby Share on Chromebook
What is nearby share? Your Chromebook uses nearby share to connect and share files with other Android or Chromebook devices to make sharing files much faster and simpler. Your Chromebook does not have nearby share turned on by default, so you will need to enable it to share files with other devices. How to turn on nearby…
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How to Setup Dark Mode on Chromebook
You can enable a Dark Theme on your Acer Chromebook in the settings bar with just a few steps to set it up. This feature is new so you first need to turn on the beta channel to use the dark mode on your Chromebook. When you switch channels it will wipe your data from the previous channel. In some cases you might also need…
