How to Save Google Docs in Your Chromebooks' Drive

It's so easy in Windows. Once you're done, just click "Save", or use "Save As" to choose a location on your computer. The work is done—no hassle.

However, in Google Docs on a Chromebook, I find it a bit tricky. By default, it saves to Google Drive, meaning the file is stored in the cloud. Imagine that! Anyone with the link could access it, or it might even appear in a Google search.

To save a file to your Chromebook’s physical drive, go to the File menu, select "Download", and choose the file format you want to save it as (for example, .docx).

Then, navigate to the desired location under My Files (notice Google Drive is listed below). Name your file and click Save.

You need to download a Gmail document because it’s created virtually in the cloud, using an application that’s hosted online. Perhaps you could bypass this by setting the document to be available offline? I’m not sure yet, but I plan to experiment with it at another time.

Improving Chromebook's DIsplay

I’m starting to like my Chromebook. It’s fast and hasn’t disappointed me so far, especially since I mostly use it for browsing the web and watching Netflix. However, the monitor does have a limited viewing angle, and the colors can appear washed out. Given that this device cost me less than £150, I can’t expect too much, but I did make a few tweaks to improve the experience. First, I went to Settings, then Device, and selected Display. I moved the display size slider to 85% to reduce the magnification, which in turn allows the screen to display more pixels. I also enabled Nightlight and adjusted the slider to the right for a warmer tone. The result? A much more pleasant picture overall.

Chromebook Can't Go Online

This is my first time using a Chromebook. Straight out of the box, I plugged in the charger, and the device powered on automatically—no need to press any button. Since it requires an internet connection to work, I tried connecting it to my phone’s hotspot. The connection was established without any issue. However, when I opened the Chrome browser, it showed that I wasn’t connected to the internet. I clicked the Diagnose button, which confirmed that the device was connected to the hotspot, but it still indicated that it wasn’t connected to the internet.

 

 

A window popped up offering me the option to use the Chromebook as a guest. I clicked it, and the Chrome browser successfully connected to the internet. The issue with the guest account, however, is that it doesn't allow me to download or save anything. I then realized that I hadn't set up a proper account yet, so I restarted the device. When it powered back on, it prompted me to log in to my Google account. I assume this is part of the process for setting up an administrator account. After entering my Gmail and password, the device was ready to use and could access the internet. What confuses me is how I was able to log in when the device wasn’t connected to the internet at that time. Or maybe I just forgot that I did it earlier? Can anyone help clarify this for me?

Minding the Pennies

In today’s climate, with prices rising on everything, we need to be mindful of every penny leaving our pocket. A penny saved here and there might not seem significant at first, but over time, they can really add up.

You might think we already have plenty of ways to save—store loyalty cards for groceries, vouchers for electronics, and discounts on certain days. So what more can we do to save even more?

The answer: Cashbacks.

Cashback companies reward us with cash when we shop at online stores they’re affiliated with. For example, a cashback company might be partnered with the grocery store where we already have a loyalty card. When we shop there, not only do we earn loyalty points from the store, but we also get cash back from the cashback company. It’s that simple—you get your usual perks, plus extra cash.

So, how much cash are we talking about?

It depends on the product you purchase and the cashback company you use. Below are some examples of what you can earn when you complete a purchase.

There are many more companies that reward our buying habits, including mobile phone providers, auction sites like eBay, supermarkets, airlines, pizza takeaways, and more.

To see a full list of companies that offer cashback for your purchases, click here!