Chromebook Issue
Why is my Chromebook constantly speaking?!
CHROMEVOX!!!!!!!!!To turn this feature on/off you can press the key combination CTRL+ALT+Z on a Chromebook.Chromevox which is an auto text to speech function built into Google Chromebooks. This will constantly read any information hovered over with the mouse. Great of the blind and partially sit...
Unexpected Chromebook Quirks
Has you Chromebook suddenly acted unexpectedly? Is it slow? Has it stopped displaying on your projector? Has it decided not to print?You might be in the midst of a needed update!Before contacting us have a quick little look in the bottom right hand corner of your device's screen. If you see a...
The cursor is very slow on the students Chromebook
A quick solution might be to check their accessibility options.You can find these settings (if they are turned on) by clicking the clock in the bottom right of the Chromebook screen. With multiple settings turned on you may find the cursor lagging a little as it tries to enact all of it's new ru...
How do I manually update my Chromebook?
You can manually check by performing the following:Step 1: Select the System clock located in the bottom-right corner.Step 2: Select the Gear icon located on the pop-up menu. This takes you to Settings.Step 3: Choose About Chrome OS listed on the left.Step 4: Choose the Check for updates button. ...
My chromebook is running slow!
If your Chromebook runs like a snail, your best bet is to just restart and see if the performance issue clears. To do that, do the following:Step 1: Select and hold the Power button.Step 2: The screen dims, and a pop-up appears. Choose the Power off button.Step 3: Press your Chromebook’s Power bu...
I have a problem with the Camera on my device or it doesn't seem to be working.
Check to see if there is a privacy screen on your device.This is a physical piece that's attached to the front of your camera, simply slide it left or right to cover/uncover your camera.If this doesn't solve your your problem please place a ticket in above.
Chromebook use - Shortcuts
Here is a list of useful Chrome-based shortcutsCtrl + Alt + ? (or Ctrl + Alt + /): Opens the keyboard shortcut overlay, displaying a list of available keyboard shortcuts.Ctrl + T: Opens a new browser tab.Ctrl + W: Closes the current browser tab.Ctrl + Shift + T: Reopens the last closed tab.Ctrl +...