Category: Tech

To access some Wi-Fi networks you need a unique identification number that only your particular device has, called a MAC Address. Finding your Chromebook MAC number isn’t hard, you just need to know how to do it! Click the network icon  in upper right Click the name of your current network Click the “Network” tab. […]

Yesterday we told you how to take full window screenshots using Google Chrome, but there is a much easier way to do this with Chrome OS that is also built into the system- no need to install an app or extension. Simply hold down CTRL and press the window switcher key (the key that looks […]

It’s very much a work in progress, but if you’re eager to test out voice recording on your Chromebook or other Chrome OS device, you can dive into the command prompt and make that happen. Here are the steps: CTRL+ALT+T to open command prompt Type “Shell” and hit enter Type “arecord > hello.wav” Hit enter […]

You might not even know what the heck “Ping” and “Tracert” mean, yet when someone is walking you through troubleshooting something they may ask you to do a ping or traceroute. They could explain how to do it on Windows or Mac but they MAY not know how to do it on a Chomebook. Fortunately, […]

It’s probably that the hackier of the Chromebook enthusiasts already know this trick, but I’d bet there are a bunch of tinkerers trying to learn who are wondering how they can access the the Chromebook Command Prompt. It’s very simple: CTRL+ALT+T! You can type “Shell” at the command prompt to (duh) get a shell prompt.

The first time you set up your Chromebook you probably weren’t prepared to take the most stunning and attractive picture of yourself known to man. I mean, come on, you were focused on ripping open your new baby, powering her up, and trying her out! I’ve had many people ask me how they can set […]

Learning something new can take some getting used to and the Chromebook trackpad is no difference. But I promise you, after a little bit of practice, you’ll be using it like you’ve known it for years. At first, right clicking, scrolling, and dragging and dropping seems like a daunting task simply because you’re not sure […]

We’ve come a long way as a civilization, but no matter how many years departed we are from hieroglyphics, I don’t think we’ll ever get away from using little pictures to represent greater meanings. Thus is the case with some of the Chromebook buttons that have little images to represent actions. They’re really straightforward and […]

Hey! Where is the Caps Lock button on my Chromebook keyboard? I DON’T WANT TO HOLD THE SHIFT KEY DOWN WHEN I’M YELLING AT PEOPLE! If you’re feeling the same, fret not, for you can change your Search Key back to a Caps Lock key should you so choose. Simply: Click the wrench in the […]

One of the most underutilized features of Chrome, Chrome OS and Chromebooks are the use of Chromebook shortcuts. There are a plethora of options, dialogues, settings, and things you can activate with quick keyboard shortcuts. Learn them. They are your friend. They will make using your Chromebook much more quick, smooth, friendly, and productive. The […]

This is less of a tip and more of a public service warning for those not taking advantage of this. If you’re a Chromebook user in the United States then you’re likely able to access 100MB of free internet service every single month through Verizon 3G connectivity. The instructions are fairly simple and you can […]

Before Google rolls out Chrome features to the greater public, they first test the features on a select few who choose to enable the “Developer” version of Chrome. This allows tech savvy people to enjoy new features while they beta test for Google. You can join these elite ranks by visiting chrome://settings/about and clicking on […]

I know you. You’re the type that likes to always have the newest, coolest thing, learn tips and tricks before anyone else, master them, and share them with your friends who are amazed at your keen and cunning. If I’m right (and I am) you’ll want to type “about:flags” in your Chrome bar. Doing this […]

Man, that instant-on option of Chromebook is blazing fast, but imagine you’re using the device, close the lid, scurry on your way, and somebody else comes along, opens the lid and has access to all your goodies! You can trigger Chrome OS to require a password every time you close the lid in order for […]

The nice thing about Chromebooks is you can quickly login, hop on the internet, and automatically have access to everything you were previously doing “in the cloud” regardless of what device you were doing it on. That being said… do you want others to have access to all this stuff? Maybe not, and if not, […]