Google's Chrome OS aims to overhaul that paradigm.
You have to install the programs you want individually, manage OS and security updates and manage device drivers, too. Google hasn’t included such an interface with the operating system because it really doesn’t want you to have to care what hardware is in your Chromebook. These apps function like the system information utilities do on Windows.įor example, you could install Cog, a system information utility created by François Beaufort, a Google employee.Traditional operating systems, such as Windows, require a lot of hard drive space and demand some work on your part. Google has added a variety of system APIs to Chrome OS, so simple apps can read system information and display it. RELATED: How to Get Detailed Information About Your PC
You can then Google this Chromebook name for more information, if you like. However, the first page of the app (after you click the “Get Started” button also shows you the exact model name of your Chromebook and and lets you match it to a more user-friendly name. The utility is mainly designed for creating recovery media that you can use to restore your Chromebook’s operating system if it becomes damaged. Google offers a Chromebook Recovery Utility you can install on your Chromebook. RELATED: How to Factory Reset a Chromebook (Even if It Won't Boot) (You can open this page on Windows, Mac, or Linux, too - but Chrome won’t show anywhere near as much system information.)Įxpand the “Network section to see details like your routing prefix (subnet mask), gateway (router address), and DNS server addresses.įind Your Chromebook’s Name with the Recovery Utility To locate this interface, type “chrome://system” into Chrome’s address bar and press Enter. Unfortunately, this feature doesn’t provide the most user-friendly interface. You don’t need to install anything extra to find it. Use the System PageĬhrome OS offers a special page that shows system information. The task manager shows you how much memory, CPU, and network activity different web pages, browser extensions, and apps are using. Click the menu button, point to “More Tools”, and then select the “Task Manager” option. View Memory, CPU, and Network UsageĬhrome has its own task manager on Chrome OS, too. You can free up space by deleting files from your Downloads folder and clearing your cache. You’ll see a meter showing how much local storage space you have left. To view how much local storage your Chrome OS device has available, open the “Files” app and click the menu button. RELATED: 6 Ways to Free Up Space on a Chromebook
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