Category: Chromebook

The only Chromebooks that currently support pinch-to-zoom functionality are the Google Pixelbook, Chromebook Pixel, Samsung Chromebook Pro, and Chromebook Plus. They didn’t necessarily have the feature from launch, though; before it was added, hints began appearing on the Chromium Gerrit — Chrome OS’s open source code contribution tracker. Do chromebooks work for zoom? Zoom for […]

Physically, a Chromebook looks much like a Windows-powered notebook, with a keyboard, a display, a front-facing camera for videoconferencing, and so on. But there are a few key differences: Chromebooks typically include a dedicated search keyboard key, while Windows emphasizes the Windows key. When I was writing we ran into the query “Is chromebook windows […]

If your Chromebook does not turn on or does not charge properly, it may just be a problem with the wall outlet or the AC adapter. However, it may be necessary to enter recovery mode on your Chromebook. Use this guide to learn how to solve the issue. Why is my Chromebook not charging? The […]

Forget about the phone number assigned to your Chromebook. As you were told, it’s just a data modem number, not intended for telephone calls. However, yes, you can now make and receive telephone calls directly in Google Voice. It will use the microphone and speakers in your Chromebook, or an attached headset (hardwired USB or […]

Try refreshing the page. Parallels has released a new version of its virtualization software that will allow Chromebooks to run Windows 10 for the first time. This of course begs the question “Do chromebooks have windows?” Chromebook officially does not support Windows, but that does not mean that you cannot run Windows on Chromebook. Many […]

Google Chromebooks run on Linux, but normally the Linux they run isn’t particularly accessible to the user. Linux is used as a backend technology for an environment based on the open source Chromium OS, which Google then transforms into Chrome OS. Another popular question is “Is Chrome OS based on Linux?”. While Chrome OS is […]

, name, the Nameless on October 19, 2017: Chromebooks are really just a only chrome laptop. Jonathan Wylie (author) from Iowa, USA on August 29, 2017: Chrome book updates are not much bigger than a browser update. While researching we ran into the inquiry “Are chromebooks computers?”. Chromebooks are portable computers running Chrome OS, designed […]

Your Chromebook automatically saves downloaded files into the Downloads folder. Of course, you can then move your files to specific folders such as Audio, Video, Documents, and so on. In this quick guide, we’ll show you how you can quickly find and manage downloaded files on Chrome OS. A frequent query we ran across in […]

Roblox is available on a wide range of platforms, and kids who own or use Chromebooks can now play Roblox games too, with one condition. Their Chromebook needs to support the Google Play Store, so they can download the Roblox app. Newer Chromebooks support Google Play Apps, but older versions do not. One more question […]

If your printer doesn’t appear in the manufacturer or model drop-down menus, Chromebook may not support your printer. You can try to use a “Generic” Postscript Printer Description (PPD) from the drop-down menus or you can specify your own PPD. Chromebooks use PPD files to support printers . One article argued that Set Up Printer […]