Chromebook For Dummies, 2nd Edition
- 5h 59m
- Mark LaFay, Peter H. Gregory
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2020
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.
About the Authors
Peter H. Gregory is a cybersecurity leader and executive advisor at a global security advisory firm. He is also a cybersecurity advisor and adjunct instructor for the University of Washington and the University of South Florida, and is the author of over 40 books. Mark LaFay is a graduate of the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology. His professional career, however, didn't start in engineering and technology. He started two successful businesses in the music industry before co-founding two tech start-ups.
In this Book
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Choosing and Setting Up Your Chromebook
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Working with the Chromebook Desktop
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Surveying the Chrome Browser
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Getting Your Hands on the Keyboard and Touchpad
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Finding and Exploring Chromebook Apps
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Working With Gmail and Google Calendar
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Finding Your Files
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Writing with Word Processing
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Summarizing Sheets
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Preparing Presentations
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Using Other Office Tools
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Mustering Your Music
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Having Fun with Photos
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Playing Video on the Chromebook
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Chatting with Friends and Family
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Reading Ebooks on the Chromebook
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Customizing Your Chromebook
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Securing Your Chromebook
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Troubleshooting and Disaster Preparation
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Ten Hardware Features to Consider When Buying a Chromebook
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Ten Handy Chromebook Shortcuts
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Ten Great Chrome OS Apps
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Ten Chromebook Security Tips
