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Your Chromebook may sometimes pop up a screen that says, Your system is applying a critical update. c’mon do not turn it off. Unfortunately, Chrome OS never seems to finish applying the update. It often getsstuck in an endless update loop. Some users said that Chrome OS might sometimes take days to finish installing the update. Unplug your headphones, mouse, external hard drive, and so on. Then press and hold the Power button until your machine shuts down....

If your Google Play apps and services keep stopping on Chromebook, this indicates somethings interfering with them. Sometimes, your Google Play Services may freeze and crash your laptop, forcing you to restart the equipment. If youre experiencing similar issues, pursue the troubleshooting steps below. Maybe the issue youre experiencing is due to some new tweaks or changes your admin has recently implemented. Update and start your Chromebook verify to tune up your Chromebook to the latest version....

One quick way to increase your productivity is to add the apps you frequently use to your desktop. Contents How Do I Put Apps on My Chromebook Desktop? Chromebooks have a desktop. However, you cant put any apps or icons on it. The Shelf is a row of apps located at the bottom of the screen. Think of it as the equivalent of the Windows taskbar. Then release the mouse button to drop the app to its new spot....

If youve never used this option before, follow the steps below. Press theAltand[keys to move your app window to the left side of the screen. UseAltand]to move the app to the right side of the screen. you’re able to arrange your tabs horizontally or vertically. it’s possible for you to then manually adjust the ratio of both windows depending on your needs. you’re able to also use theAltand[orAltand]keyboard shortcuts to enable split-screen mode....

Unfortunately, many users complained the screen remains on when the lid is closed. This also leads tounexpected battery drain. Lets see what you’re able to do to fix this issue. double-check the option that says Sleep when lid is closed is enabled. If this option is inactive, your laptop wont enter Sleep mode when you kill the lid. Additionally, see to it to roll out the latest ChromeOS version on your rig....

If you own atouchscreen Chromebook, you might use a stylus to improve your productivity. Unfortunately, many users complained ChromeOS sometimes fails to recognize digital pens. Lets explore how you’ve got the option to quickly fix this problem. Give it a full charge and look to see if you notice any improvements. Ensure the tip is positioned correctly. If the issue persists, try resetting your Chromebook hardware. Go toSettings, click onAbout Chrome OS, and hit theCheck for updatesbutton....

Many Chromebook users complained Youtube is malfunctioning on their devices. If youre experiencing similar issues, follow the troubleshooting steps below. Contact your admin for more information. Launch Chrome, go toYouTube.com, jump in and verify if the issue persists. The web app shouldnt be affected by the same glitches plaguing the desktop app. reset your Router and Laptop double-check your Internet connection is working correctly. Unplug your router and leave the gadget unplugged for one minute....

Have you ever been so distracted by those TikTok notifications that youve hardly worked at all? you could create one, creating a schedule, location, and when you open a specific app. Lets see What Focus has to offer. Contents What Is Focus on iPadOS 15? What this feature does is that it filters notifications depending on what youre currently doing. You could also be trying to go to sleep; youll only see apps that will help you relax....

you might watch Netflix on your Chromebook in all the regions where the streaming service is available. Unfortunately, Netflix may sometimes stop working on Chromebooks. If youre experiencing similar problems, follow the troubleshooting steps below to fix them. If this is the case, then theres nothing wrong with your laptop. Reinstall Chrome if the issue persists. But, Which of these solutions did the trick for you? Comment down below, and dont forget to share this guide on social media....

Many Chromebook users have complained their devices fail to open files. For example, they can navigate to Folders but are unable to open their documents. Theres no warning pop-up on the screen. Its just that nothing happens when they select a file. This issue often triggers when users are trying toopen PDF files. If youre experiencing similar issues, follow the troubleshooting steps below. For example, go toFoldersand selectRecentif you recently used the file....

When you take pictures, you want the quality to be the best possible. When it comes to saving your images, you also want to keep them in the best quality possible. Youll be happy to know that not every single file is compressed. In Google Photos, images are resized to 16MP and the videos to 1080p. If either of these files is bigger than that. If its not too big, Google Photos can save it in its original quality....

Have you ever tried to get your dog to stay still to get the perfect picture? You take many pictures to see if one of them got him/her in the ideal position. When you check your pics, none of them got the perfect shot. Theres something better than filling your devices gallery app with pictures youre going to have to erase anyway. When you first launch the app, youll need toupload the videowith the frame you want to extract....

Chromebooks are reliable devices and an excellent choice if youre on a budget. Most importantly, they are not as bug-proneas Windows computers. However,various issuesdo occur from time to time. If your camera works properly with another app, uninstall the problematic app. reboot your Chromebook, and reinstall the app where the camera doesnt work. look to see if installing a fresh copy of the app solves the problem. Reset Chromebook Hardware Try resetting your Chromebook hardware and see if this solution saves the day....