Chrome 156 for Googlebook fixes file saving and more
Chrome 156 is out for Googlebook with a real Save As dialog, a Google Docs clipboard fix, and a dozen more fixes.
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Googlebook OLED screens show washed-out blacks, fix coming
OLED Googlebook owners are seeing gray blacks instead of true black. Google says it found the cause and a fix is on the way.
3 min readFix Googlebook’s broken Better Together features
Duplicate device sessions can break Googlebook's Better Together features after a reset. Here's the simple account fix.
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How to Update ChromeOS Manually
Need to update ChromeOS right now instead of waiting for the rollout? Here's how to check for updates manually and fix it when the download gets stuck.
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How to Pair and Connect Bluetooth Devices on a Chromebook
Setting up a Bluetooth mouse, keyboard, or headphones on a Chromebook for the first time? Here's the step-by-step pairing process.
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How to Enable Live Caption on a Chromebook
Live Caption automatically generates real-time captions for any audio or video playing in Chrome on your Chromebook. Here's how to turn it on.
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How to Use Instant Tethering on a Chromebook
No Wi-Fi around but your Android phone has data? Instant Tethering lets your Chromebook connect automatically without manually setting up a hotspot.
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How to Pin a Website as an App to Your Chromebook Shelf
Want one-click access to a specific website without typing the URL every time? Here's how to create a shortcut and pin it to your Chromebook shelf.
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How to Use Memory Saver on a Chromebook to Free Up RAM
Chrome's Memory Saver feature can free up RAM on a Chromebook by suspending idle tabs automatically. Here's how to turn it on and configure it.
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Dell Chromebook Keyboard Not Working: How to Fix It
Dell Chromebook keys that seem dead: missing Caps Lock and Delete, tablet-mode glitches on 2-in-1s, worn 3180 keyboards, and what Dell's warranty covers.
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Dell Chromebook Screen Flickering: How to Fix It
Dell Chromebook flicker explained: the ambient light sensor, owner reports of 3100 pixelation and 3100 2-in-1 spots, Dell fixes and warranty.
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Dell Chromebook Running Slow: How to Speed It Up
Why a Dell Chromebook slows down: update dates by model, Dell's 360p video limit on the 3100 family, Diagnostics and CROSH tests, and the hard reset.
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