In the beginning, Chromebooks weren’t really meant to manage files.
It’s tough to even remember now, but in the earliest incarnation of Chrome OS, way back in the Paleolithic era of 2010, Chromebooks didn’t have a Files app. You couldn’t find files on your computer, you couldn’t copy or move different types of data, and you sure as hell couldn’t wirelessly transfer files or automatically sync ’em with any other sort of system.
Suffice it to say, we’ve come a long way. These days, Chromebooks are sophisticated productivity devices with ample options for advanced file management. But lots of the best file-related possibilities are still lurking beneath the surface and all too easy to miss.
