ChromeOS, the Chromebook operating system, has evolved from a glorified web browser into a full-fledged, feature-rich operating system. Many Chromebooks are available, frompremium Chromebookswith beautiful screens and extra features tobudget Chromebookswith great features for a more affordable price. One useful feature modern Chromebooks have is the ability to access network devices such as folders and printers, which this guide details how to do.
How to access shared folders on a Chromebook
Shared folders are a great way to let family or coworkers access files at a certain location. To access these folders:
How to access network printers on a Chromebook
In addition to accessing network folders, Chromebooks can access the printers connected to your local network.
Share and print with ease
Most people have files and printers they share with others on their network. Chromebooks make this easy through the Settings app by giving control over your connected network drives and printers and helping you save them for later. Now that these devices are connected to your Chromebook, you canopen the filesand print them for whatever you need.
