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You don't need to restart a Chromebook frequently, but if you're facing issues such as the Chromebook slowing down, there are three simple ways to restart a Chromebook. You can use the Quick Settings panel and the power menu to restart it. Or you can press the power button for slightly more than a second and press shut down, then press the power button again. Lastly, you can enter Chrome://restart in Chrome URL to soft restart Chrome.

If you have a multi-monitor setup connected to your Chromebook with one of the monitors set up vertically, you might want to rotate the screen. Besides, you might also want to rotate the screen if you have a convertible and want to use your Chromebook as a tablet. These are just a few use cases as to why you would need to use screen rotation on Chromebooks. There are three ways to rotate your Chromebook screen — using a keyboard shortcut, using auto-rotate if your Chromebook is a convertible, or doing it manually via ChromeOS settings.

From a basic always-connected operating system capable of running the internet, to a fully blown OS capable of multitasking, ChromeOS has come a long way. Speaking of multitasking, there's also a Partial Split feature that works similarly to Snap Layouts on Windows 11. And there are other ways to multitask as well, so we've combined a list of all the ways to use split screen on a Chromebook. The methods include using the usual drag and drop method, using snap layouts in the maximize button, using keyboard shortcuts, and using the tablet mode.

If you recently bought a Chromebook and want to take a screenshot, there are many ways to go about it. Like Windows, ChromeOS comes with a built-in screenshot tool that can both take screenshots and even record your screen. You can take screenshots using keyboard shortcuts on both built-in and external keyboard. Besides, you can manually go to Quick Settings and select Screen Capture to take screenshot. Lastly, you can also take screenshots in tablet mode by pressing the Volume down + Power buttons.

Automatic click is one of the most popular accessibility features in Chromebooks. As the name suggests, it automatically clicks on a button, menu, toggle, or basically any actionable UI element. You only need to drag and place your cursor over the button. The feature is helpful for users diagnosed with motor impairments. It's not like auto-clickers found on Windows which can repeat clicks forever, regardless of whether you're moving the cursor or not. Although, there is a Chrome extension that lets you do the same on a Chromebook.