File Manager

On a traditional computer, locating downloaded files is probably second nature. But with the Chromebook and the Chrome OS, it may take some getting used to always needing to go to the homepage to access the file manager icon. The easiest way is to learn the keyboard shortcut. First one, Ctrl + M brings up file manager for you.

Using Chromebook w/o Google Login

Yes, it is true that the Chromebook can be used without a Google account. Chromebook login screen has an option to let a Guest user login. This means any new users can login to the Chromebook use it like their own, but it will basically be a web browsing. The guest user will not be able to save any settings our have access to Google apps. To control this feature go to - Customize Wrench - settings - accounts and select “Restrict Sign-in to the following users. This allows the owner to control user access on the Chromebook. Additional user account can be added in this account management screen.

Wake Up And Smell the Chromebooks

Wake up and smell the Chromebooks.

Hear Rajen Sheth, Google Group Product Manager, Moderator Tom Vander Ark, and a panel of district administrators, technology directors and teachers discuss how they are taking the web - and their schools - to the next level with Chromebooks for Education

chromebook Help When You Need It

Did you know that the Chromebook has a built in Help Center? Users can find tips, tricks and articles covering everything from managing your tabs and windows to printing with Google Cloud Print. This tip works both on and offline. Access to the Help Center is as easy as hit Ctrl ?

chromebook nation Treasure Hunt

Your chance to win is here! Participate in our monthly chromenation treasure hunt and enter for your chance to win great prizes. All you have to do is locate our small hidden logo. It could barried on any of our pages or hidden on any image or document...so start digging. Once you locate it, enter the location through the link below. All correct entries will be put in our official hat and one lucky winner will be drawn.

Hint: The image may be on or in something and on any page linked from this page.

How To Remove Chrome Extensions

When running Chrome OS, you have the option of adding Chrome Apps or Chrome Extensions. Once installed, the apps will reside on your browser homepage. When installed the extensions will reside on the browser ribbon next to the address/search window. Now extensions are great, but before you know it, they will overtake precious browser real-estate space and become a eye-soar. Removing the extensions is as easy as hovering your mouse over the extension and at the same time clicking on the alt key - click on Remove from Chrome - when the Confirm Removal window appears - click on Yes.