If you're experiencing any hiccups with your Chromebook, don't worry; we've got some simple steps to get it running smoothly again. For example, we have seen many Kami performance issues solved by following the steps below.
1. Give it a Fresh Start: Sometimes, all your Chromebook needs is a little break. To do this, just follow these steps:
a. Click on the clock in the bottom-right corner (that's the System Tray)
b. Hit the power button, and choose "Shutdown."
c. Alternatively, press and hold the power button, and select "Shutdown."
2. Stay Up to Date: Ensure your Chromebook's operating system is up to date. This can help with performance and security. Check out this link for guidance: Updating Chrome OS.
3. Clean Up Your Act: Clear your Chrome history regularly. It's like tidying up your room; it can fix issues with slow-loading websites and overall performance. Check here for help: Clearing Chrome History.
4. Free Up Space: If your Chromebook's storage is getting full, it can slow things down. Consider emptying your Downloads folder. Here's how: Emptying Downloads Folder.
5. Less is More: Keep only the tabs you need open in your Chrome browser. Too many open tabs can make your Chromebook sluggish.
6. Restart Your Browser Weekly: Just like taking a breather, it's good for your Chromebook to restart Google Chrome once a week. This can help keep it running smoothly.
7. When All Else Fails: If you're still facing issues, you can perform a hard reset. Here's a guide for that: Performing a Chromebook Hard Reset.
We're always here to assist you! If you're still having trouble, please submit a Help Desk ticket, and we'll get back to you ASAP. Thanks for reading, and happy computing!