Tab Wrangler
Too many open tabs can slow down your computer and make it tricky to find what you need. The Tab Wrangler Chrome extension is a handy tool that automatically closes unused tabs, helping keep your browser tidy and...
Devices & Windows
Device Tips: Enable Dark Mode, Emoji Shortcuts, and More
These settings and shortcuts cover common day-to-day tasks on Windows, Mac and Chromebook devices. Use dark mode Windows: Go to Settings > Personalisation > Colours and select Dark. Mac: Go to System Preferences >...
Opening multiple favourite tabs
It can be handy to have all the webpages you use on a daily basis open at the same time. Following these quick steps can help reduce time spent opening webpages one at a time. Opening multiple pages at once Open the...
How to use Chrome Remote Desktop
You can give others remote access to your computer. They’ll have full access to your apps, files, emails, documents and history. On your computer, open Chrome. In the address bar at the top, enter...
No sound and the speaker icon has a red cross through it
Scenario: You'll notice that there is no sound, you'll check that your speakers are on (desktop speakers/ wall-mounted speakers / TV) and then you'll check the volume on your computer and you'll see a red cross over the...
Chromebook shortcuts
Popular shortcuts Take a screenshot: Press Ctrl + Show windows Take a partial screenshot: Press Shift + Ctrl + Show windows , then click and drag. Take a screenshot on tablets: Press Power button + Volume down button...
Changing display settings
Changing display settings (Chromebook) Sometimes when connecting your Chromebook to an external display e.g. Projector, TV, Monitor. It will default to extending or 'spanning' your display instead of mirroring it, this...
Activating Text to Speech - Chromebook & Windows
Text to speech can read selected content aloud on Chromebooks and Windows PCs. Use the steps below to enable it. Chromebook Click the time in the bottom-right corner. Click the Accessibility icon. If it is not...
Chromebook won't turn on
If a student says their Chromebook will not turn on, this quick reset often wakes the device straight away. Ask the student to try this Hold down the Refresh key, which looks like a circular arrow. While still holding...
Previous Tab
If you often move between several Chrome tabs while planning, teaching or checking school systems, the Previous Tab extension can make it much quicker to get back to the tab you were just using. Chrome already has...