Chrome OS has come a long way since its humble, web app-driven beginnings.

Fortunately, there are plenty workarounds and fixes available for some of the most annoying Chrome OS problems.

Instead, they incorrectly assume youre on your phone and serve you up a crappier-looking mobile site.

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Your best bet is to configure it to the latest version of Chrome on Mac or Windows.

Check the topmost entry in the list and hit Apply.

Reload websites and youre all setyoull no longer have to deal with mobile versions of websites on your Chromebook.

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tap the extensions button and then head into Options.

Enter the websites address in the blacklist text box and save it.

Google Chromes task manager is relatively bare bones.

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you’re able to reassign them to a handful of actions viaSettings > Keyboard.

Checking out your Chromebooks specs

Chrome OS options dont have a section for your Chromebooks specifications.

Even on the About page, youll only find software details and update status.

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Its just hidden out of sight for most users.

To access Chrome OS hidden About System page, launch the Chrome online window.

In the address bar, punch inchrome://systemand hit Enter.

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Therefore, most Chromebooks still ship with only 32GB or 64GB of onboard storage.

Luckily, there are a couple of tricks you’re free to use to free up space.

Install File System for Dropbox and follow the on-screen instructions.

Once youve plugged one in, head intoSettings > Storage Management > External Storage Preferences.

Switch on the toggle beside your storage devices name.