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Chromebooks Get a New Safety Reset Feature in ChromeOS M131
Like other operating systems, ChromeOS isn’t immune to issues. Whenever users run into issues, Powerwashing or a factory reset is usually the last resort. Well, not anymore as there’s a new feature in ChromeOS called Safety Reset that you can try to fix the issue before going ahead with a factory reset. Google is rolling out a new feature in…
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Now ChromeOS can reset itself without erasing your laptop
This week, Google announced it’s rolling out ChromeOS M131 to non-beta users, bringing with it a handy “Safety reset” feature that lets Chromebook users reset their laptops without totally wiping them. The update also introduced a new “Flash notifications” accessibility option to help those who might not otherwise easily hear or see them. Like Powerwash in ChromeOS, Safety reset will…
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There’s a New Way to Reset Your Chromebook
ChromeOS 131 is rolling out now to Chromebooks with a few useful improvements. Namely, it introduces the new “Safety reset” feature, which feels like a light version of a factory reset. The Safety Reset feature lets users restore their ChromeOS device to a previous good condition without completing a factory reset (also known as a power wash). The safety reset…
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How to reset Windows 10 keeping files
To reset Windows 10 keeping files, open Settings > Update & Security > Recovery, click “Get started” for “Reset this PC,” choose “Keep my files,” select the “cloud” or “local” reinstall, click “Next,” and “Reset.” Although you can keep your files while resetting Windows 10, the process will delete settings and apps because that’s one of the points of resetting,…
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How to reset Windows 10 removing everything
To reset Windows 10 to the Microsoft original factory default settings, open Settings > Update & Security > Recovery, click the “Get started” button for the “Reset this PC” setting, choose the “Remove everything” option, select the “Cloud download” or “Local download,” and confirm the reset process. It’s also possible to reset the system to the factory defaults from the…
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Zello asks users to reset passwords after security incident
Zello is warning customers to reset their passwords if their account was created before November 2nd in what appears to be another security breach. Zello is a mobile service with 140 million users that allows first responders, hospitality services, transportation, and family and friends to communicate via their mobile phones using a push-to-talk app. Over the past two weeks, numerous people…
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How to Reset a Smoke Alarm That Won’t Stop
The first step is to find the device that’s going off and press and hold the reset button. If that doesn’t work, take the smoke alarm down and, if you can, remove the batteries. If the unit has a built-in lithium battery, it’s more of a challenge because you can’t remove the battery. In that case, try to muffle the…
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