December 2022
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 save and close an entire virtual desk, including all windows and apps - perfect for when you want to take a break or work on something else. When you're ready to get back to it, you can open your saved desk with a tap. And when you're actually done, you can permanently close all the windows in a desk at once.
If you have a Chromebook with a touchscreen, it's now even easier to type what you want easily with a newly redesigned virtual keyboard. With just a tap on the new header bar, you can switch between languages, pull up the emoji library, or access the handwriting tool.
When you delete an item in the "My files" section of the Files app, it will now go to the new Trash section, instead of being permanently removed from your Chromebook. So if you change your mind after deleting something, you have 30 days to recover it. Open the Files app, and find "Trash" on the left hand side to review and recover items, or to proactively empty the Trash.
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