Google is always working to make Chrome OS better. Now, the company announced a bunch of usability tweaks on The Keyword, and they look like they'll make using Google's computer-based operating system a much more enjoyable experience.

What Does the New Chrome OS Update Do?

The first thing Google did was improve the Launcher. Previously, it was used to search your Drive, apps, local files, Google, and other things. Now, Google made it so you can quickly find out the local weather or solve math problems right from the Launcher. All you need to do is hit the Everything button and type the word "weather" or your math question to get the results without ever launching the browser.

As much as we'd love our computers to work perfectly all the time, that isn't the case. Chromebooks are no reception, which is why Google is adding a Diagnostic app to the operating system. This will make it so you can troubleshoot with ease and get back to work.

An example of the types of diagnostics Google says you can run include battery discharge tests. Not only will it run the appropriate test to see if there's a hardware issue, but it'll also show you relevant support articles so you can try to fix the issue. The test results can also be shared with customer support, which should let them better help you.

You can also use the diagnostic app to test things like your CPU and memory, so you can always be sure your Chrome OS computer runs at its best.

Recently, Google launched Live Captions on the Chrome Browser, which automatically provides real-time captions for media with audio. Now, the feature is making its way to Chrome OS. Google says the feature is coming to "most Chrome OS devices in the coming weeks," though the company didn't specify which devices.

Finally, Google is adding some useful document scanning features to Chrome OS. You'll still need a printer with a scanner to make it work, though. If you have one, you can open the Scan app in Chrome OS and then choose your printer, file type, and resolution to start scanning. The scanning functionality works with Wi-Fi or through a USB connection.

Chrome OS Keeps Getting Better

While Chrome OS isn't as popular as Windows or Mac OS, it's certainly gaining traction. If Google keeps making it better, it's only a matter of time before it gains even more popularity. Time will tell if Chrome OS because as big as the existing operating systems, but it seems to be on the way.