Digital Wellbeing on a Chromebook: Screen Time and Focus Mode
Looking for screen time controls or a way to cut down on distractions on a Chromebook? Here's what's actually available for personal and family use.
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 Sync Bookmarks, Passwords, and Settings Across Devices with ChromeOS
Want your bookmarks, passwords, and extensions to follow you between devices? Here's how to turn on and configure Chrome sync on a Chromebook.
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How to Manage Chrome Extensions on a Chromebook
Extension slowing down your browser or asking for permissions you don't trust? Here's how to review, disable, and remove Chrome extensions on a Chromebook.
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How to Use Nearby Share to Transfer Files on a Chromebook
Need to send a file from your Chromebook to a nearby phone or another Chromebook without cables or cloud uploads? Here's how Nearby Share works.
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ChromeOS Update Channels Explained: Stable vs Beta vs Dev
Curious what Stable, Beta, and Dev actually mean on a Chromebook? Here's how ChromeOS update channels differ and how to switch between them.
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Smart Lock: How to Unlock Your Chromebook with Your Phone
Tired of typing your password every time you open your Chromebook? Here's how Smart Lock uses your unlocked Android phone to skip it.
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How to Use Phone Hub to Link Your Android Phone to a Chromebook
Want your phone's notifications, hotspot, and recent tabs on your Chromebook? Here's how to set up Phone Hub (Better Together) between the two.
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Chromebook Virtual Desks: How to Use Multiple Desktops on ChromeOS
Want to separate work and personal tabs on a Chromebook? Here's how ChromeOS virtual desks work and how to set up multiple desktops.
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How to Backup and Restore Chromebook Settings
Setting up a new Chromebook or about to Powerwash your current one? Here's how ChromeOS backs up and restores your settings automatically.
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Kiosk Mode and Managed Guest Sessions on a Chromebook: What They Are and How to Set Them Up
Setting up a Chromebook as a public kiosk or shared managed device? Here's how Kiosk Mode and Managed Guest Sessions actually work.
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