You can download and use Android apps on your Chromebook with the Google Play Store app. Currently, the Google Play Store is only available for some Chromebooks. Learn which Chromebooks support Android apps. Important: If you use your Chromebook at work or school, you may not be able to add the Google Play Store or […]
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Is chromebook or windows better?
Five reasons Chromebooks are better than Windows laptops (for some users) Chrome OS is more stable than Windows 10. WIndows, especially lately, has been prone to one update problem after another. Chrome OS makes it easy to move to new hardware. Want a nightmare? With Chrome OS, even if your Chromebook burst into flames you […]
Will chromebook run linux?
Not to be outdone, Google says all future Chromebooks will be able to run Linux applications. Chromebooks run an operating system, Chrome. OS, that is built on the Linux kernel but was originally designed to only run Google’s web browser Chrome. That meant you could only really use web apps. Another question we ran across […]
Why did my chromebook stop sending print jobs?
Now that you have added a new printer to your Chromebook, here is how to access your open print jobs to manage them. Click and expand Advanced. The Print Jobs window is displayed. View pending print jobs. View the file name, printer name, date, and status of print jobs. You can print from your Chromebook […]
Does a chromebook count as a pc?
Technically speaking, a Chromebook is also a laptop. However, being a Google exclusive product, it is known more by name than by the type of device it is. In turn, since Windows laptops are more generic, they are known as laptops, despite being the same. Another frequently asked inquiry is “Does chromebook count as a […]
Can a chromebook play a dvd?
You must have noticed that there is non support on DVD discs on Chromebook. You DVD won’t play on Chromebook due to the absence of CD or DVD drive indeed. But if you do need play DVD on Chromebook, you can rip DVD to Chrome or Chromebook compatible formats, input DVD discs from external hard […]
How do I know what kind of chromebook I have?
You can find out a ton of system information on the System page. If you need to know how much storage space you have left on your Chromebook, you can easily find out. Install a system info app, or discover your chromebook’s network connection info interesting too. There’s usually a label on the bottom that […]
How long should a chromebook last?
About 6.5 years. Can a Chromebook run wow? Unfortunately you can’t run wow on a chromebook by default. You can run it with a common linux distro (like Ubuntu) and a windows runtime emulator (like Wine) though! What games can you download on a Chromebook? We want to reflect what’s available to the majority of […]
When did acer chromebook 15 come out?
In January 2015, Acer announced the first big screen Chromebook, the Acer Chromebook 15 with an FHD 15.6-inch display. Besides laptops, other devices run Chrome OS, as well. A desktop version, called a Chromebox, was introduced in May 2012 by Samsung. The Chromebook 315 comes on the market in the US in February starting at […]
Where does chromebook store downloaded files?
From the Files window, click Downloads from the left panel. The files in this Downloads folder are stored locally on your Chromebook. To see how much of your meager allotment of local storage remains free, open the Downloads folder and then click the triple-dot button in the upper-right corner. This of course begs the inquiry […]