Chrome Browser
Google Chrome is Google's Internet Browser, similar to Apple's Safari, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge. This is different than signing into Google Services like GMail, Drive, and Classroom.
By signing into the Chrome browser with your FRSU38 email address and password:
Your bookmarks, history, passwords, Chrome extensions, and other settings will be synced so you can use them on all your devices
You will be automatically signed into Google apps, like Google Drive, Google Docs, etc.
Learn how to sign in to Google Chrome below with your FRSU38 email address and password.
Get Started
When signed into a School Chromebook, you are automatically signed into the Chrome browser with your school account.
On your device, launch the Chrome Browser. If you do not have the Chrome Browser, you will need to download and install it.
Locate and click on the PROFILE ICON in the top-right corner of the Chrome browser window.
Click the TURN ON SYNC.
Enter your EMAIL ADDRESS and click NEXT.
Enter your PASSWORD and click NEXT.
Click LINK DATA.
Click YES I'M IN.
You will see a bookmark bar appear with your school bookmarks (if any) and extension icons like GoGuardian, Read&Write, and
Use Tabs
https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/2391819?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform=Android
Pin a Tab
Bookmark a Tab(s)
Arrange Tabs
Autolaunch Tabs
Reopen Closed Tabs
Create Tab Groups
Manage Your Passwords
https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95606
Password Locker
Autofill
Install & Manage Extensions
https://support.google.com/chrome_webstore/answer/2664769?hl=en
What are they?
Where do I get them?
What is recommended/available?
Learning Resources
Google Chrome Help Center - https://support.google.com/chrome/?hl=en#topic=9796470
Troubleshooting Strategies
"I don't have sound." "My camera is blinking." "The page won't load." "I get kicked out of Meets." "I can't hear anyone." "My Chromebook is slow." "My mic won't work."
Disable UBlock
Step 1: Locate and click UBlock icon in the top right corner of your Browser.
Step 2: Click the blue power button to toggle the blocker off.
Step 3: Refresh your page and the blocked content will now load.
Disable any unused Chrome Extensions
On your computer, open Chrome.
At the top right, click More --> More tools --> Extensions.
Make your changes: Turn on/off: Turn the extension on or off.
Refresh your page
Clear the Browser Cache
-Click chrome://settings/privacy
-Click the arrow next to Clear Browsing Data
-Check the boxes for "Cookies and other Site Data"
-Click the blue Clear Data button
-Try joining the meet again.
Reset Chrome Settings
-On your computer, open Chrome.
-At the top right, click More --> Settings.
-At the bottom, click Advanced
Update the Chrome Browser
-Click chrome://settings/help
-Updates will download automatically if there are any.
-Click the relaunch button to restart Chrome.
If using Windows...
1. Check speaker volume and mixer
-Navigate to the Chrome Music Lab
-Right-click on the Speaker icon in the bottom right corner.
-Select Open --> Volume Mixer
-Chrome App should be listed under Applications.
-Make sure it isn't' muted.