Now ChromeOS can reset itself without erasing your laptop

This week, Google declare It is rolling out ChromeOS M131 to non-beta users and bringing a convenient “safe reset” feature that allows Chromebook users to reset their laptops without completely wiping them. The update also introduces new “Flash notification” accessibility options to help those who may not easily hear or see them.

Like Powerwash in ChromeOS, Safe Reset will clear all records if you encounter computer virus-like behavior (such as unusual pop-ups). But according to one person, Powerwash is a complete factory reset, while Safe Reset preserves local data and apps, as well as things like bookmarks and saved passwords. Help documentation About this feature.

Google also writes that users can directly invoke the Safe Reset dialog by pressing CTRL + Shift + Search + R. ” to search for keywords such as “Pop” to find it. ”, “spam” or “virus”.

As for the new Flash notification setting, it’s available in Accessibility settings under “Audio & Subtitles,” providing an additional visual notification indicator for those who may miss notifications because they have difficulty hearing or use screen magnification to read content. Users can choose the color of the flash from multiple options, and a preview button lets them see how it will look.