ChromeOS is based on the Google Chrome browser, but you're not limited to web browsing. Here's how to open the files you want ...

You can open local files of your computer on Chrome, Edge or Firefox with the help of a single keyboard shortcut on Windows 11/10 PC.

Cookies aren't saved either—those little data files that websites use to remember who you are (if you clear your browser cookies, you'll find you need to log into all of your online accounts again).

The default applications your computer uses to open files can be changed if you prefer to use something other than what is currently set. When working with PDF files, for example, you can change ...

Apps that open files In macOS, you can change what app opens a specific file type from the file itself. Right-click a file that you want to change the default app that opens, and select Get Info.

Learn how to use a Microsoft 365 setting to choose whether to open files in the online or desktop app, giving you full control for each file.

Turn your computer on and go pour yourself a cup of coffee. When you return, the software and files you need to start the day will be open and ready to go.