Chromebook for Dummies
- 3h 47m
- Mark LaFay
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2015
Get the most out of your Google Chromebook
Are you the proud new owner of a Google Chromebook and a little—or a lot—intimidated by the technology? You've come to the right place! Chromebook For Dummies walks you through setting up the device, transitioning from traditional computers and working in the cloud, customizing Chromebook to suit your needs, navigating the apps and their uses, and applying advanced settings and features. Fear not: with the step-by-step guidance and helpful information inside, there's no reason to break a sweat.
Chromebooks are affordable, fast, and sleek—and with Google driving the initiative, they're impossible to ignore. So it's no wonder they're gaining popularity and enticing people from all walks of life to make the switch from a traditional PC or laptop. If you're one of those people and want to make the most of your experience, this book is a practical user's guide to all things Chromebook.
- Covers all Chromebooks on the market
- Provides coverage of all Chromebook features in an easy-to-follow manner
- Serves as the go-to reference for successfully using a Chromebook
- Includes step-by-step coverage of everything you'll encounter with your Chromebook
If you're a new or inexperienced user who wants to maximize the performance of your Google Chromebook, you'll turn to this friendly guide time and again.
About the Author
Mark LaFay is a graduate of the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology. His professional career, however, didn’t start in engineering and technology. LaFay started two successful businesses in the music industry before making the leap back to tech. Mark LaFay is the co-founder of DCODIA, co-founder and product engineer of Conversion In A Box and the co-founder of Roust. He is also an adjunct professor at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis.
In this Book
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Introduction
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Choosing and Setting up Your Chromebook
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Working with the 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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Exploring Chromebook Apps
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Finding Your Files
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Proceeding with Word Processing
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Summarizing Sheets
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Preparing Presentations
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Email with Gmail
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Organizing with Google Calendar
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Mustering Your Music
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Chromebook Video
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Chatting with Friends and Family
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Fun with Photos
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eBooks on Chromebooks
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Customizing Your Chromebook
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Supersizing Security
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Troubleshooting and Disaster Preparation
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Ten Handy Shortcuts
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Ten Great Chrome OS Apps
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