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Updating ChromeOS on Chromebooks

Updating ChromeOS on Chromebooks

Chromebooks will automatically try to download updates to the ChromeOS, and then install those updates when the Chromebook is restarted.  But sometimes devices will not update correctly and must be manually updated to bring them up to the current version. If a Chromebook is not running the latest ChromeOS, these are some problems you might…

Web-based Content using Adobe Flash Plug-in not working in the Chrome Browser

Web-based Content using Adobe Flash Plug-in not working in the Chrome Browser

In August 2017, Adobe announced that the Flash Plug-in, used to provide content in web browsers for over 20 years, is being phased out completely.  The developers of the major web browsers have been working to remove Flash support over the last 2 years and we’re already seeing certain websites that are no longer functioning…

Use of Products using Chromecast or Multicast

Use of Products using Chromecast or Multicast

Many schools and offices have inquired about adding certain devices to the School District’s network to stream or broadcast media.  Many of these devices use a technology known as “Multicast” to broadcast media to many other computers at the same time.  Multicast is great for personal home networks, but can easily overwhelm a large enterprise…