Search Google (or your default search engine).This brings up the search field, which you can use to: There is a circle icon on the bottom-left corner of your Chromebook’s desktop. Let us take a look at the different features of the Shelf. The bottom bar of your Chromebook’s screen is called “ Shelf.” This is similar to your computer’s system tray. You need not download that image to your Chromebook first to do that.īouns tip: Learn how to change Chromebook’s wallpaper automatically. This means you can browse Google Drive using the Files app, find an image, right-click and make it your Chromebook’s wallpaper. This option is available for images in the Google Drive section of the Files app. If you have an image on your Chromebook that you want to use as wallpaper, open the Files app and right-click the image. Right Click an Image from the file browser You can also browse pictures from the Files app and right-click to set the wallpaper.

The “My Images” category lets you access your images and set them as wallpapers. You can see who took the photo and read other details too. The Explore button next to Refresh lets you view the source of that image. Chrome OS will replace your current wallpaper with another one from the same category. If you select “Daily refresh,” click the “Refresh” icon to change the wallpaper. My favorite source is Unsplash.Įach category also has a “Daily Refresh” option, which automatically changes the wallpaper every day. Just like on your Windows or MacBook, you can right-click your desktop choose “Set wallpaper” to launch the wallpaper app.Ĭlick any image to download and set it as your wallpaper. You can change your Chromebook’s wallpaper using one of the following options: Right-click Desktop You will see pictures that you have seen on the Android Wallpaper app and some additional categories. The wallpaper app has images organized into a few categories.

Open the Files app and navigate to the folder or file to open files and folders. Chrome OS does not have an option to add file shortcuts to the desktop. Pin an app to the taskbar, right-click and choose “Pin.” Pin app to the taskbar File Shortcuts on Chromebook Desktop The taskbar is the bottom row of apps on your Chromebook’s desktop. However, you can “pin” icons to the taskbar. You cannot place app shortcuts on your Chromebook desktop. Right Click an Image from the file browserĬan you place app icons on your Chromebook’s desktop? Unfortunately, no.

Custom google chrome icon