In this article, you will learn how to maintain your Chromebook by checking for updates, correct keyboard settings, and best usage practices.
Last updated - April 9, 2025
Checking for updates on your Chromebook
- Turn on your Chromebook.
- Connect your Chromebook to Wi-Fi.
- At the bottom right, select the time
Settings .
- At the bottom left, select About ChromeOS.
- Under "Google ChromeOS," find your Chromebook operating system version.
- To update to the latest version, select Check for updates.
- If this option isn't available, your Chromebook may be up to date.
- If your Chromebook finds a software update, it will start to download automatically.
The information above is an article from Google Support on checking for updates.
Chromebook Keyboard Settings
To view/verify/change Chromebook Keyboard Settings, please follow this article.
Best Usage Practices
1. Make sure that students log out after they are done using the program, especially if devices are shared.
2. Upon completion of using the program for the day, close the internet browser in use and open a new browser when using the program the following session.
3. Check to make sure that the Chrome browser is up to date. This is an article on how to do so.