Nearby Share feature with many interesting things is available on Chromebooks
In August 2020, Google introduced the Nearby Share feature, based on Apple's AirDrop protocol. At the time, you could only use the feature on certain Android devices, but Google has committed to bringing it to Chromebooks. Now, after almost a year, the company is starting to roll out the Nearby Share feature to Chrome OS.
Just like on the Android version, the Nearby Share feature on Chrome OS can send files over Bluetooth, Bluetooth LE, WebRTC, or peer-to-peer Wifi, allowing you to use the protocol even when you're not. Internet connection.
Besides, you're not limited to sending files only to Chrome OS devices. In the "Connected devices" of the Settings menu, you can adjust who can see your Chromebook when you're nearby.
With Chrome OS 91, Google will add two other new features. Grid apps will display a circular badge so you know when a notification is available. These apps don't show notification numbers and you can turn them off by going to the Quick Settings menu's Notifications (Quick Settings menu).
Meanwhile, in the Files app, you'll find a new toggle that lets you save Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides documents for offline access. After using this feature, you will see a checkmark icon next to the file, which you can view and edit offline. The company said it will begin rolling out the offline conversion feature to be available starting later this month.
Finally, you can use a new set of Imaginary wallpapers created by artist Leo Natsume to personalize Chrome OS. They are well worth a try!
You should read it
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- Steps to use Nearby Share on Android phones
- How to send apps between Android devices via Nearby Share
- Should I use Google Nearby Share or Windows Nearby Sharing?
- Android Nearby Share App for Windows Officially Launched
- 4 common mistakes when using Nearby Sharing and how to fix it
- 'AirDrop' for Windows: How to Use Nearby Sharing in Windows 11
- How to fix the Near Share feature on Windows 10
- How to share Wi-Fi password from Mac to iPhone
- This is 'AirDrop version for Android', can work on both PCs
- Steps to use OnDrop to share unlimited files
- Chrome OS's market share accounts for only 0.023% of the global market
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