By Marlo Anderson – The Tech Ranch
Chromebook froze in the middle of the science report? Press Search + Esc to see what’s hogging it.
The Shortcut
- Search + Esc: Task Manager
- Memory and CPU for every tab and app
- Select it and click End process
Bonus Tip: Sign Out
Press Ctrl + Shift + Q twice to sign out of a shared Chromebook.
More Keyboard Shortcuts, Explained
This is part of my Keyboard Shortcuts Explained series: quick, plain-English tips that make everyday computer work faster. Watch the whole series on YouTube and subscribe to The Tech Ranch so you don’t miss the next one.
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