Google changed the device-to-TV scene with Chromecast, but as with all technology, it can have problems. At some point, you may need to reboot or factory reset your Chromecast. While these options are slightly hidden to prevent an accidental reset, it’s a straightforward and simple process. It’s worth noting here that rebooting and resetting have two […]
Chromebooks locally sync some data, so you’ll want to wipe that personal data when selling or passing on your Chromebook. You can also reinstall Chrome OS — particularly useful if you’ve messed around in developer mode. Performing a factory reset will wipe all local data stored on your Chromebook — for example, files stored in […]
With a market share of 64 percent on mobile devices and 67 percent for desktop/laptop so far in 2019, Google Chrome is the most installed web browser used today. Here’s how you can make Chrome your device’s default browser. In this guide, we will show you how to set Chrome as the default web browser on […]
As a web-based service, it’s harder to create screen recordings in Google Slides presentations directly. You’ll have to record your screen using Screencastify for Chrome and save it to Google Drive, where you can then import it into your presentation later. You’ll need to download and install the Screencastify extension for Google Chrome before you […]
Until recently, taking a video on Chromebook wasn’t a straightforward process (and wasn’t even part of the default Google Camera app!). However, now you can easily record videos and upload them to YouTube or share them with friends and family. tmntag.cmd.push(function(){tmntag.adTag(‘purch_N_C_0_1’, false);}); How to Take a Video To take a video on your Chromebook, you […]
Google’s Chromecast is one of the easiest, cheapest ways to stream just about anything on your TV. Here’s how to set it up. Step One: Plug In Your Chromecast and Download the Google Home App Plug your Chromecast into your TV and download the Google Home app on your phone or tablet. Open the Google Home […]
Chromebooks locally sync some data, so you’ll want to wipe that personal data when selling or passing on your Chromebook. You can also reinstall Chrome OS — particularly useful if you’ve messed around in developer mode. Performing a factory reset will wipe all local data stored on your Chromebook — for example, files stored in […]
While Chromebooks don’t have a separate right-click button on the touchpad, that doesn’t mean the function isn’t available. Should you need to right-click on something, there are a couple of ways to do so without the need to plug in a mouse. tmntag.cmd.push(function(){tmntag.adTag(‘purch_N_C_0_1’, false);}); Right-Click Using Two Fingers The most straight-forward way of right-clicking on […]
Google Chrome opens with a “New Tab” page by default, but it’s easy to open the browser with a custom startup page instead. You can also set the page that appears when you click an optional “Home” icon on your toolbar. Here’s how to do both. tmntag.cmd.push(function(){tmntag.adTag(‘purch_N_C_0_1’, false);}); How to Enable the Home Button and […]
Google’s Chromecast is one of the easiest, cheapest ways to stream just about anything on your TV. Here’s how to set it up. Step One: Plug In Your Chromecast and Download the Google Home App Plug your Chromecast into your TV and download the Google Home app on your phone or tablet. Open the Google Home […]