How do I close apps on Chrome OS?

You can close apps on Chrome OS through the Task Manager or by using keyboard shortcuts. Here's a breakdown of how to close apps using both methods:

Method 1: Using the Task Manager

1. Open the Task Manager: Click the three-dot menu (often found in the upper-right corner of the Chrome browser), hover over "More tools," and then select "Task Manager."

2. Select the App: In the Task Manager window, you'll see a list of running apps, processes, and extensions. Find the app you want to close.

3. End the Process: Select the app or process you want to close and click the "End Process" button in the lower-right corner of the Task Manager.

Method 2: Using Keyboard Shortcuts

• Force Quit: Press Shift + Esc to quickly open the Chrome OS Task Manager. Then follow steps 2 and 3 from Method 1.
• Close a Window: If the app is in a window, you can simply click the "X" in the top-right corner of the window to close it (just like on other operating systems).

Additional Information:

• The Task Manager can also help you identify apps that are using a lot of resources, like CPU or memory, which might be slowing down your Chrome OS device.
• Closing apps that you're not using can improve the performance and battery life of your Chromebook.
• Sometimes, an app may become unresponsive. In this case, using the Task Manager to force quit the app is a good solution.