September 2020
Chromebooks update automatically* to provide you with the latest features and keep the software fresh and speedy. Here are some highlights from recent updates.
*See how long a device is eligible for updates at g.co/chromeosupdates/en/.
Now you can change the color of your cursor, so you can improve its visibility and add a personal touch to your Chromebook. Choose from seven more colors: red, yellow, green, cyan, blue, magenta and pink. This feature is designed to help people with low vision. To adjust your cursor, go to Settings and open the “Manage accessibility features“ > “Mouse and touchpad“ section.
Select-to-speak lets you highlight a section of text and hear it spoken aloud. You now have the option to shade the background, which makes it easier to focus on the highlighted content being spoken. This is especially helpful for people with low vision and learning disabilities like dyslexia. To enable this improvement, search for “Select-to-speak” within Settings.
Wi-Fi Sync makes it easier for you to access Wi-Fi across multiple Chromebooks. Now when you enter a Wi-Fi password on one Chromebook, that information is securely saved to your account so you can immediately connect to that network when you sign in to another Chromebook. You can turn this off at any time within Settings.
Now you can control the volume of your voice on video calls in a few clicks. The new mic slider lets you immediately control how soft or loud you sound on calls. Try this feature directly from Quick Settings.
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