Chromebook Developer Mode: What It Is and Should You Enable It
Considering Developer Mode on your Chromebook? Here's what it actually unlocks, what it costs you in security, and how to turn it on or off.
3 min readSoftware & ChromeOS
ChromeOS settings, updates, resets and recovery, explained step by step. Learn how to update ChromeOS manually, when to Powerwash (factory reset) a Chromebook, and how to create a recovery USB when nothing else works. You will also find guides to Guest mode, user profiles, parental controls, storage cleanup and the built-in Diagnostics app.
How to Update ChromeOS Manually
Need to update ChromeOS right now instead of waiting for the rollout? Here's how to check for updates manually and fix it when the download gets stuck.
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How to Change the Default Downloads Folder Location on a Chromebook
Want your Chromebook's downloads to save straight to Google Drive or a specific folder? Here's how to change the default download location.
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How to Set Default Apps on a Chromebook (Browser, PDF Viewer, and More)
PDFs or images opening in the wrong app on your Chromebook? Here's how ChromeOS handles default apps, since there's no central settings menu for it.
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How to Use the On-Screen Keyboard on a Touch Chromebook
Using your Chromebook in tablet mode or need a virtual keyboard? Here's how to enable, use, and customize ChromeOS's on-screen keyboard.
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How to Use ChromeVox: Chromebook’s Built-In Screen Reader
Need a screen reader on your Chromebook? Here's how to turn ChromeVox on and off, and how to use its basic navigation once it's running.
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How to Manage Site Permissions: Camera, Microphone, and Location on a Chromebook
A website asking for camera, mic, or location access on your Chromebook? Here's how to control, block, or fix those permissions system-wide or per site.
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Chromebook Security Explained: How ChromeOS Protects You from Malware
Do Chromebooks need antivirus software? Here's how ChromeOS's Verified Boot and sandboxing actually protect you, and where the real risks still are.
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How to Set Up 2-Step Verification for Your Google Account on a Chromebook
Want to protect your Chromebook's Google Account from being hacked? Here's how to turn on 2-Step Verification and pick the right method for you.
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How to Add or Remove a Google Account on a Chromebook
Need to add a second Google Account or remove one you no longer use on your Chromebook? Here's how, without wiping your device.
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