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Chromebook for dummies, by Peter H. Gregory and Mark LaFay

eng

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Chromebook for dummies

electronic resource eBook

dictionaries

by Peter H. Gregory and Mark LaFay

Get the most out of your Google Chromebook Chromebook For Dummies walks you through setting up your Chromebook, transitioning from traditional computers, customizing a Chromebook to fit your needs, navigating the many apps and their uses, and applying advanced settings and features. This book documents the features of all Chromebooks, approaching them from the point of view of a smart person who is intimidated by the technology. Offers extensive and practical information Covers all portable computers powered by Chrome OS Helps make it easy to drive these fast, user-friendly devices Includes coverage of the latest features in the Chrome operating system You'll end up keeping this book close at hand, referring to it often as you explore the features of your Chromebook

Part 1: Getting started with Chromebook. Choosing and setting up your Chromebook ; Working with the Chromebook desktop ; Surveying the Chrome browser ; Getting your hands on the keyboard and touchpad ; Finding and exploring Chromebook apps ; Working with Gmail and Google Calendar ; Finding your files -- Part 2: Harnessing business power with the Chromebook. Writing with Word Processing ; Summarizing Sheets ; Preparing Presentations ; Using other Office tools -- Part 3: The Chromebook recreational vehicle. Mustering your music ; Having fun with photos ; Playing video on the Chromebook ; Chatting with friends and family ; Reading ebooks on the Chromebook -- Part 4: Advanced Chromebook setting. Customizing your Chromebook ; Securing your Chromebook ; Troubleshooting and disaster preparation -- Part 5: The power of tens. Ten hardware features to consider when buying a Chromebook ; Ten handy Chromebook shortcuts ; Then great Chrome OS apps ; Ten Chromebook security tips