Transforming Your Chromebook Into a Touchscreen Device Efficiently

Chromebooks from brands like Neonade offer a range of functionalities, and sometimes, users wish to add touchscreen capabilities. The Neonade Airbar is a device that can convert any PC into a touchscreen by sticking below the screen. This article will guide you through the process of converting your Chromebook or any PC into a touchscreen using Airbar, as well as provide you with the necessary steps to enable or disable the existing touchscreen functionality on a Chromebook.

Using the Neonade Airbar for Touchscreen Conversion

The Neonade Airbar works by sending infrared pulses toward the screen. When you touch the screen, the pulses are reflected back to the device. The Airbar then calculates the time taken for the pulse to travel back, which is used to determine the coordinates of your touch. This highly innovative technology makes any screen a touchscreen, providing a seamless user experience.

Enabling the Chromebook Touchscreen

If your Chromebook does not come with a touchscreen and you do not want to invest in a product like the Neonade Airbar, you have the option to toggle the touchscreen functionality on and off. Here’s how to enable the touchscreen on your Chromebook:

Press Search Shift T to toggle the touchscreen on and off. If the touchscreen is already active, this combination will turn it off. If it is turned off, it will turn on.

Alternatively, if your Chromebook is a newer model that supports native touchscreen functionality, you can enable it through the Device Manager. Here’s how:

Right click on This PC and select Manage. Navigate to Device Manager and search for Human Interface Devices (HID) or HID Compliant - Touch Screen. If the touchscreen is disabled, right-click on it and select Enable device. Devices Manager screenshot here [Insert Screenshot Link Here]

Before proceeding, it’s essential to confirm if your laptop supports touch screen functionality. Since many laptops have the same model numbers but differ in terms of touch screen capabilities, it’s crucial to ensure your device supports it before proceeding.

Enabling Touchscreen in BIOS and Windows

If your Chromebook is a newer model that supports touch screen functionality, you can also enable it through the BIOS:

Access the BIOS settings (generally by pressing F2, F10, or Del during startup). Look for the touch-related settings and ensure they are enabled. If enabled in BIOS, this should also enable touch functionality in Windows.

You can enable touchscreen functionality manually in Windows using the following steps:

Go to Settings. Go to Devices and then to Pen Touch. Enable the Touchpad or Touchscreen as needed.

Keep in mind that if the software does not support touch screen, Airbar can be a viable hardware alternative to make your Chromebook or any PC a touchscreen device.

Conclusion

In summary, if your Chromebook does not support touchscreen functionality out of the box, you can use the Neonade Airbar to convert your regular screen into a touchscreen. Alternatively, you can enable the existing touchscreen settings through the Chromebook’s settings or Device Manager and BIOS settings.

If you are looking to integrate touch screen functionality into a Chromebook or any PC, consider the following keywords for further research:
Chromebook touchscreen, Airbar, Touchscreen conversion

If you would like to watch a video demonstration of the Neonade Airbar in action, visitthis link.