ChromeOS updates and receives the “soft” reset: what is it and what is it for

Over the years, Google has shown that it cares deeply about its ChromeOS, releasing periodic and timely updates for its operating system. The one published in recent hours introduces some interesting features, the reset one certainly attracting our attention. The ChromeOS operating system is developed for desktop use and therefore we are used to using it on PCs and laptops. The update released by Google attempts to make it easier to resolve security issues that may arise when using a desktop device. Let’s talk about the situation in which the PC is affected by viruses, malware or similar. The recently released update for ChromeOS refers to version 131 of the operating system. The new feature we mentioned is called Safety reset and consists of the ability to perform a reset without actually deleting users’ personal data.

In fact, Safety Reset aims to resolve cases in which the Chromebook is affected by security issues, perhaps due to some installed malware or viruses. According to Google on its support page, the feature will not affect local data and apps, as well as things like bookmarks and saved passwords. To perform this “soft” reset, you can use the keyboard shortcut CTRL + Shift + Search + R to access the Security Reset settings, or by manually navigating to this section from the System Settings. In addition to this new feature, also comes Flash Notifications, which is an accessibility feature that allows the screen to flash when important notifications are received. This is a useful option for visually or hearing impaired people who might miss important notifications on ChromeOS. The update we have just described is currently being distributed automatically worldwide, in a stable version. You should receive it in the next few days.