This week, Google announced It's releasing ChromeOS M131 to non-beta users, bringing with it a handy “Security Reset” feature that lets Chromebook users reset their laptop without completely wiping it. The update also introduces a new “Flash Notifications” accessibility option to help those who otherwise can't easily hear or see them.
If you're experiencing computer virus-like behavior like unusual pop-ups, like a powerwash in ChromeOS, a security reset will wipe the slate clean. But where Powerwash is a full factory reset, Safety Reset protects things like local data and apps as well as bookmarks and saved passwords. support document About features.
Google also writes that users can directly call the security reset dialog box by pressing CTRL + Shift + Search + R. Otherwise, you can find it in the “Security & Privacy” settings menu or by searching Settings or the launcher for a keyword like “pop”. -up,” “spam,” or “virus.”
As far as the new Flash Notifications setting is concerned, it's available in Accessibility Settings under “Audio and Captions,” which provides an additional visual notification indicator for those who might otherwise miss them because they're hard of hearing. or use screen magnification to read content. Users can choose the flash color from several options, and a preview button lets them see how it looks.