Things To Download On Chromebook

There's a new Microsoft browser in town, as Microsoft has started the automatic rollout of Chromium-based Microsoft Edge to users on Windows 10.

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Many are reluctant to use it once the browser lands on their devices, and too many believe that it's still just another Microsoft browser that should be used to download Google Chrome.

But at the end of the day, the new Edge is actually worth a try, and there are three key things that everybody needs to know about it. And there's a good chance these would convince you to take it for a spin.

Based on the same engine as Google Chrome

First and foremost, if you're one of those who think Microsoft Edge is the best browser to download Google Chrome, well… this is no longer the case.

And it's all pretty simple. Microsoft Edge is now running on the same engine as Google Chrome, so Microsoft and Google are now both contributing to improving Chromium simply because they need it to be better and support more features.

So the feature lineup of Microsoft Edge is now nearly on part with Google Chrome's, and while there still are differences between the two, the browsers can work with the same extensions, themes, and boast similar features.

At the end of the day, Microsoft Edge is now a fully-featured alternative to Google Chrome, and this is the reason its adoption is also improving. Edge has already managed to overtake Mozilla Firefox, so it's now the second most-used desktop browser out there.

Cross-platform browser

While many still consider Microsoft Edge a Windows 10 browser, it's actually a cross-platform application now. The transition to the Chromium engine allowed Microsoft to step beyond the Windows 10 world, so the new Edge is offered to users on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and even non-Windows platforms like macOS. Microsoft is also working on a Linux version, but this one doesn't have an ETA now.

At the same time, Microsoft Edge is also available on mobile devices, so you can also install it on Android and iPhone to benefit from sync features and have your data with you even on the go.

As a summary, here are the platforms where Microsoft Edge is now available:

• Windows 7
• Windows 8
• Windows 8.1
• Windows 10
• macOS
• Linux (coming soon)
• Android
• iOS

In other words, it's available everywhere where Google Chrome is also offered – except for Chrome OS.

The new default on Windows 10

Needless to say, the Chromium-powered Microsoft Edge is offered as the new default browser on Windows 10, and the change takes place automatically regardless of the installation method.

If you install the browser manually (using the stand-alone installer), Microsoft Edge automatically replaces Edge Legacy and becomes the new default. At the same time, if the browser lands on the device via Windows Update (Microsoft is now automatically offering the browser on Windows Update for all Windows 10 devices), it also replaces Edge legacy without any input required from the user.

This is something that makes sense going forward, and the transition is as smooth as possible, with all your data from old Edge transferred to its modern sibling.

This means the switch from Edge Legacy to its Chromium successor is pretty seamless, so when launching the new app, everything should already be there, including bookmarks, passwords, and history.

The new browser also takes over shortcuts, pins, and everything else on Windows 10, and while the old version will continue to be there on your device, it's much harder to launch it after installing the Chromium browser.

Chromebooks are great portable computers, but most lack adequate storage space. If your Chromebook downloads a few large files, you've filled up that 16 GB of space. The SD card slot or USB ports give you supplemental storage, but your Chromebook defaults downloads to internal storage. Here's how to change the default download folder.

Open Advanced Settings on Your Chromebook

The easiest way to access these settings is typing in the Chrome browser chrome://settings. That takes you directly to settings. If you prefer the mouse, click on the hamburger menu in the upper right hand corner of your browser and pick Settings. Scroll down and click Show advanced settings…

Insert Your External Media

You'll need to do this before you change the download settings. Your Chromebook can write to FAT, exFat and NTFS drives (check here for the full list). Drives formatted for the Mac HFS+ format are read-only on the Chromebook. If you need to reformat the external drive, open up the Files App, right-click on the USB drive, and pick Format device. ChromeOS defaults to FAT32 for formatting. If you aren't sure of the format, copy a test file from your Downloads folder into the external drive.

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Need to back up before formatting? Copy those files to your Dropbox with a handy Chrome Extension

Set the Download Location

Once your Chromebook mounts the USB drive or SD card, scroll down to the Downloads area in Settings and click Change…

That brings you to a File explorer window and lets you pick the download location. Pick your external media from the side menu and then click Open. ChromeOS doesn't give you a select option, so this is a bit confusing.

The Chromebook won't verify if the device is writable from ChromeOS – that's why you might need to test the external storage beforehand if you aren't sure of the format. As for the Ask where to save each file before downloading option, I think it's more efficient to uncheck that setting if you're downloading a bunch of files.

You can check the box next to the Ask setting if you want to download some files to external media and other files to internal storage. When you're done, your settings should say > media > removable > and then the name of your drive.

Heed a Few Warnings

If you remove the external media, the ChromeOS won't default back to the internal Downloads folder. I hope they fix that in a future release, as other operating systems revert to the standard download folder. Since the location is specified by name, if you rename your external media, the ChromeOS won't recognize the new disk as the download location. Don't bother trying to make your Dropbox the new Downloads location either. That setting didn't work.

Another problem I found out the hard way is that the Downloads folder is the default location for Chromebook screenshots. If you try to take a screenshot and the external drive isn't available, the screenshot fails with the message An error occurred. Failed to save screenshot. The Chromebook doesn't tell you why, so the error took me way too long to figure out.

How do you take a screenshot on a Chromebook?
Press ctrl + switch window key (f5) for a current page or

How To Download Things On Chromebook

ctrl + shift + switch window key (f5) for a partial screenshot.

Remember if you're in guest mode, your downloads get erased from the internal drive when you log out. Change the Downloads folder as soon as you log in so you won't forget about your files.

Mac os 10.7 free upgrade. Sure, you can just copy files from the Downloads folder to external storage, but this saves you a few steps if you're downloading large files or torrenting.

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If you remove the external media, the ChromeOS won't default back to the internal Downloads folder. I hope they fix that in a future release, as other operating systems revert to the standard download folder. Since the location is specified by name, if you rename your external media, the ChromeOS won't recognize the new disk as the download location. Don't bother trying to make your Dropbox the new Downloads location either. That setting didn't work.

Another problem I found out the hard way is that the Downloads folder is the default location for Chromebook screenshots. If you try to take a screenshot and the external drive isn't available, the screenshot fails with the message An error occurred. Failed to save screenshot. The Chromebook doesn't tell you why, so the error took me way too long to figure out.

How do you take a screenshot on a Chromebook?
Press ctrl + switch window key (f5) for a current page or

How To Download Things On Chromebook

ctrl + shift + switch window key (f5) for a partial screenshot.

Remember if you're in guest mode, your downloads get erased from the internal drive when you log out. Change the Downloads folder as soon as you log in so you won't forget about your files.

Mac os 10.7 free upgrade. Sure, you can just copy files from the Downloads folder to external storage, but this saves you a few steps if you're downloading large files or torrenting.

The above article may contain affiliate links which help support Guiding Tech. However, it does not affect our editorial integrity. The content remains unbiased and authentic.

How To Download Things On School Chromebook

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