Now ChromeOS Can Reset Itself Without Erasing Your Laptop

An anonymous reader shares a report: Google announced it's rolling out ChromeOS M131 to non-beta users, bringing with it a handy 'Safety reset' feature that lets Chromebook users reset their laptops without totally wiping them. The update also introduced a new 'Flash notifications' accessibility option to help those who might not otherwise easily hear or see them.

Like Powerwash in ChromeOS, Safety reset will wipe the slate clean if you're experiencing computer virus-like behavior such as unusual pop-ups. But where Powerwash is a full factory reset, Safety reset preserves local data and apps, as well as things like bookmarks and saved passwords, according to a help document about the feature.

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