Making Chrome your default browser in macOS
When you first launch Chrome in macOS, you should see a prompt like the one below to set Chrome as your default browser, which Tech Department recommends. If you did not see that prompt, or want to change your default browser to Chrome, follow the steps below: 1. On your computer, open Chrome 2. In the top…
How to Clear Browsing History
Internet browsers keep track of a user's browsing history. In most cases, this behavior is useful as it provides an easy way to return to important webpages that you have visited in the past. In some cases, however, this causes problems. Sometimes there are multiple users that need to access the same online resour…
Mac Care and Troubleshooting Tips
Like any machine, there are times when your Mac might not be performing as you would like. Below are some basic troubleshooting steps to help resolve some common issues. Shutdown and Restart! It seems cliché, but sometimes a simple shutdown and reboot of your Mac can resolve your issues, especially if you haven'…
Launching Raz-Kids on Safari or Chrome when the Raz-Kids App is installed
1. Launch the Safari or Chrome Browser 2. In the URL bar, type in raz-kids.com 3. Tap the green "Kids Login" button 4. Because the Kids A-Z App is installed on the iPad, it asks you to open the Kids A-Z App to continue. You do not want to do that because you want to use your web browser. Tap the …
Clearing the Chrome History on a Chromebook
1. Launch Chrome 2. Select the three dots in the upper right corner of Chrome 3. Select "History" then on the extended menu select "History" again. You can also hold down the <ctrl> and H keys to select History 4. Select "Clear browsing data" 5. On the "Clear browsing data" screen, verify that…
Updating the Chrome OS on your Chromebook
1. Select the System Tray and select Settings. 2. Select "About Chrome OS" in the lower-left corner. 3. Select the "Check for updates" button. 4. If the Chrome OS is up-to-date, you will will see the the screen below. There's nothing more that you need to do! 5. If your Chrome OS is o…
Signing into Google Sync to Synchronize your Google Chrome Data
When you sign in to Chrome Sync, your info is saved to your Google Account so you can get it whenever you need it. You can see and update your synced info on all your devices, like bookmarks, history, passwords, and other settings. If you change devices (like if you lost your phone or got a new laptop), you'll get …
Verifying that your Microphone and Camera are enabled for Google Meet on a Chromebook
1. Launch Chrome 2. Select the three dots in the upper right corner of Chrome 3. Select "Settings" 4. Select "Site Settings" 5. Scroll down to "Permissions". We will be looking at the "meet.google.com" permissions as well as the "Camera" and "Microphone" permissions. 6. Select "meet.goog…
