Chrome and Chromebooks | PC's (laptops and desktops) | Lenovo Docking stations

Chrome (and Chromebooks)

There are also similar instruction elsewhere.  
  1. Click the "More/Etc." 3dots (snowman...  button at the top by your name/icon/picture.
    (The 3 dots)
  2. Go down to "Help" 
  3. Click on "About Google Chrome". 
    That will either give you instructions  OR auto update*
  4. Click "Chrome OS for updates (if directed to)
  5. Click "Check for updates" if needed. 
    ​Restart if needed​

You can also do this on a PC version of Chrome or you own devices.
As of 4/19/2022 the current Version on a PC is 100.0.4896!

Want to read more?
*Specific/detailed instructions depend upon which version of Chrome is currently installed.

​Video of those steps is below!

PowerWash (a Chromebook)

PowerWashing a chrome book erases and reinstalls Chrome.  It fixes most problems on the Chrome book.  Do not be nervous about doing this -  Just do it!  Instructions - click here.  Either memorize them or get them on a different device!

However it DOES NOT always update to the newest version of Chrome.  So check for updates afterwards.

PC's (teacher computers, laptops)

Update of irony.  The Check for updates button is now grayed out by our district.  Windows updates are now performed by "Provisioning". 
 Granite Updates
Same as Windows update except search for Security Scan

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Docking Station Firmware update

  1. Plug USB C from docking station into USB C Port
  2. Download and install the “DRIVER” from link
  3. Download and install the “FIRMWARE” from link
  4. When/If you are prompted to “Check” or “Update”  choose “UPDATE”
 
We do not recommend installing and using Lenovo Vantage. When Lenovo Vantage is used it is causing problems with audio drivers which is causing problems with the Polycom Phones used across the district. 

Lenovo Commercial Vantage

  1. Using the Microsoft store download
    "Lenovo Commercial Vantage"
  2. Under My Device in the et cetera (3 lines), go to System Update
  3. Click "Check for Updates"
  4. After it searches for updates, select any updates you want but DO NOT update graphics or audio.
  5. Uninstall Lenovo Commercial Vantage from the PC.