You should definitely know this.
It was a long time ago that I thought, "Chromebook is a cheap computer computer."In the 2020s, Chromebook is famous for its affordable and lean cloud -based laptops, and popular models continue to be out of stock.The Chrome OS is simpler than Windows and MacOS, but has a surprisingly unknown useful function.This time, I will introduce how to use Chromebook that you know.
1.Screenshu function
The screenshot function of Chrome OS has recently been updated significantly.Press the Ctrl + Shift + window display button, or click [Screen Capture] from [Quick Settings] to display a new pop -up panel.Here you can switch between the screensho image and the capture video, turn on the microphone function, change it from the full screen to a part of the screen, and set it into a specific window.
2.Fix the file to the shelf
The shelf is a taskbar on Windows, where you can fix frequently used files to the bottom of the screen.Open the file app on Chromebook, right -click a specific file or folder, and select [Fix to the shelf].After that, you can access by simply clicking the icon on the left [Quick Settings] button.Files such as screenshots and download files are automatically displayed on the shelf, making it easier to access.
3.Update the wallpaper every day
The wallpaper setting of Chromebook is a bit smart.Right -click the desktop and open [Set Wallpaper] to select your favorite image from Google's proud default images.Of course, you can also select photos taken yourself.If you select an image from the category column displayed on the left side of the screen, and enable [Update daily], it will show a different background every day, so it will be a change.
4.Access the history of the clipboard
There are restrictions such as the conventional computer clipboard that can only store one item at a time, but it has evolved on multiple platforms, including Chrome OS.If you open the clipboard menu with a shortcut of [Search + V] instead of the familiar [Ctrl + V], you can cut it back in the past five times and call back the contents of the copy.To paste it, select the target item from the list display.Delete with an X icon.
5.Open the virtual desktop
Chrome OS supports virtual desktops (called desks in Google) like Windows and MacOS.Call the Window with a key key, click the desk used, or click the [ +] button to add a new desk.Up to eight desks can be used in total.Right -click the title bar in the window and access the [Move Window to Desk] option to move the window between virtual desktops, so it is convenient to remember.
6.Turn on "Night mode"
The Chrome OS has a function to add warmth to the display and reduce the burden on the eyes late at night.To turn it on, click the time in the lower right and select [Quick Settings] and Select [Night Mode].It can also be operated from [Settings] in the Chrome OS (under [Device and Display]).Here, you can also schedule the night mode from sunset to sunrise or at the time you choose.
7.Right -click and quick answer
The right -click option for Chrome OS is more powerful than expected.If you have any words or phrases on the web page, select the target and right -click.Then, the Google Assistant will launch and the pop -up menu will open, and the definition, translation, conversion, etc. will be displayed immediately (the contents will vary depending on the selected location).By the way, if you click the Google Assistant icon on the left, the Google Assistant Interface will open and answer more questions.
8.Scan the QR code
It is a Chromebook camera that tends to flush lightly, but when you open the camera app, a small QR code icon will be displayed on the right (just above the shutter button).Click this to open the QR code scanner and display the reading part, so if you put the code in that position like a smartphone, etc., it will read.By the way, the same camera application can also be mirrored, timer setting, grid size, etc.
9.Switch the channel
Just as Chrome has multiple channels, there are multiple channels in Chrome OS.If you want to check the new features earlier than to worry about a slight bug, you can switch to BETA or DEV channel instead of Stable channel.To change the channel, select in the order of "Settings] → [About Chrome OS] → [Details] → [Change Channel] (to switch to more stable channels, delete all data from Chromebook.is needed).
10.Read the text
The reading function of Chromebook is a function for those who have weak visual acuity and those who are invisible, but even those who do not can use it for proofreading.Click the time in the lower right and click [User assistance function] → [Select and read].If you want to read a specific text on the screen, click and click the [Search] button to drag, or click the [Select and read] button in the shelf.
11.Fix media control to the shelf
If you play media players such as music playback on the Chrome OS tab, a convenient mini player will be displayed on the quick setting panel (click on the lower right time and display).Open this and click the right pin icon to fix this pop -up box to the shelf and easily access it.If you frequently play audio in the background, it is convenient to pin it.If you are playing audio on multiple tabs, you can get a mini player for all of them.
12.Connect an Android smartphone
To work closer to the Chromebook and Android smartphone, click Settings next to Android smartphones (below Connected devices).When the connection is established via the Google account, you will be able to operate notifications, synchronization of Chrome tabs, activating instant tethering, and unlocking Chromebook from smartphones.
In this way, using simple Chromebook can demonstrate various power.Please explore various other things and enjoy your favorite customization and functions!
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