{"id":16584,"date":"2024-12-17T09:43:42","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T08:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/?p=16584"},"modified":"2024-12-17T09:43:47","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T08:43:47","slug":"fun-things-do-school-chromebook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/fun-things-do-school-chromebook\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Fun Things to Do on a School Chromebook [Games & Pranks!]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

School Chromebooks have limited functionality due to their simplified system and school restrictions. Despite this, there are many things to do on a school Chromebook when you’re bored. You just need to know some tricks and hacks to squeeze your computer’s full potential.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In this article, we will show you cool things to do on a Chromebook once you have completed all your school assignments. From friendly pranks to playing games or learning activities, there are plenty of ways to stay entertained on your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Pull Pranks to Your Classmates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Who doesn\u2019t enjoy a harmless prank now and then? Chromebooks offer a few fun ways to prank your classmates. Just make sure you\u2019re keeping things light-hearted and avoid disrupting anyone\u2019s work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Note: <\/strong>Some of these pranks require you first to access your friend\u2019s computer when he doesn\u2019t see you.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Here are some cool things to do on a Chromebook as a prank:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Put the Computer to Sleep With Your AirPods\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is a Chromebook hack that any student can carry out with a simple pair of AirPods. Some Chromebooks have magnets that detect when the lid is closed (for sleep\/wake functionality). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your AirPods also have magnets. So, if you place your AirPods directly over the Chromebook’s magnet spot, it will enter sleep mode.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gently hover your AirPods over your keyboard case to locate the hidden magnets\u2014then, for a fun twist, try it on a friend\u2019s computer without them noticing. Just remember to keep a straight face (no laughing allowed)!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interchange the Keyboards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your school Chromebook is close to your friend\u2019s, try swapping the keyboards. When your friend starts typing, nothing will happen on their screen, which will surprise him. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The prank gets even better when you start typing on your Chromebook, making text appear on their screen while they\u2019re puzzled!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Change Language Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One simple prank is changing the language settings. Go to “Settings >Language and input”<\/strong> <\/em>and add a new language, like “Arabic”.<\/em> All system text will change to the chosen language, making it fun for friends to figure out how to make it normal when they don\u2019t understand anything!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bonus Tip:<\/strong> If you prefer to make a more light-hearted joke, select the “Pirate English”<\/em> or “Upside Down English” <\/em>languages. They will find it easier to change the language again. Check Chromebook Help<\/a> for more information about changing the language.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Broken Chromebook Screen Prank<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Set a broken screen wallpaper on your Chromebook to make it look like the display is cracked. Then, when your friend walks over, casually “discover”<\/em> the damage and playfully accuse them of breaking it! Act a little flustered or upset, and enjoy watching them try to figure out what went wrong!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Learn how to change the background wallpaper on your Chromebook on Google Support<\/a>.\u00a0 You can easily find a broken screen wallpaper by looking for “broken screen” on Google Images.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Rotate the Screen <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another classic: rotating the screen. Press “Control + Shift + Reload”<\/strong> <\/em>(the “Refresh” key<\/a> in the top row), and watch as the screen flips 90 degrees each time you press the command. Your friend will be baffled! When you\u2019re ready to undo it, press the same shortcut until the screen returns to normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Magnify the Screen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another fun prank to confuse your friend is magnifying the Chromebook screen<\/a>. Press “Control + Search + m”<\/strong><\/em> to activate the full-screen magnifier and watch as everything suddenly zooms in, making it harder for them to navigate.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re ready to switch it back to normal, press the same keys again to disable the magnifier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Learn more shortcuts to do cool Chromebook tricks with the keyboard on Chromebook Help<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Nicolas Cage Everywhere!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your school chromebook allows you to install extensions, here is a very cool trick on Chromebook: install the “nCage<\/a>“<\/em> extension on your friend\u2019s Google Chrome app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will replace every image on a webpage with a picture of actor Nicolas Cage. Watch your friends\u2019 reactions as they see Nicolas Cage all over their screens!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be sure to let them know how to disable it afterward, as it\u2019s just a temporary laugh. Next time, try using the “Shrek Prank<\/a>” extension to surprise them again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Play Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Even with restrictions, Chromebooks offer some fun gaming options. While you might not be able to download games from the Play Store, there are browser-based games you can access. Here are a few recommendations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n