Chromebook For Dummies

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.

Autorentext

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.

Klappentext

• Choose and set up your Chromebook
• Boost your business productivity with Google apps

• Listen to tunes, watch movies, chat, and read ebooks Get the most out of your Chromebook® Chromebook For Dummies, 2nd Edition walks you through every aspect of your Chromebook setup and care, including transitioning to it from traditional computers, customizing it to fit your needs, navigating apps, and applying advanced settings and features. It documents the features of all Chromebooks, approaching them from the point of view of a smart person who is a bit intimidated by new and unfamiliar technology. You'll end up keeping this book close at hand, referring to it often as you explore everything you need to get the most out of this powerful device. Inside...

• Choose the right Chromebook
• Find and explore the best apps
• Organize your files
• Prepare presentations
• Work accurately with Sheets
• Master photos and video
• Stay secure with security tips
• Troubleshoot and fix issues

Zusammenfassung
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.

Inhalt

Introduction 1

About This Book 2

Foolish Assumptions 3

Icons Used in This Book 3

Beyond the Book 4

Where to Go from Here 4

Part 1: Getting Started with Chromebook 5

Chapter 1: Choosing and Setting Up Your Chromebook 7

Checking Under the Hood of the Chromebook 8

The software 9

The hardware 9

Choosing a Chromebook 10

Setting Up Your Chromebook 10

Turning on your device 11

Selecting a language 11

Connecting to the Internet 12

Agreeing to the Terms of Service 13

Logging In for the First Time 13

Logging in using an existing Google Account 13

Creating a new Google Account 14

Using Chromebook as a guest 14

Transitioning to a Chromebook from Mac, Linux, or Windows 15

Where to Go Next 16

Chapter 2: Working with the Chromebook Desktop 17

Accessing the Chromebook Shelf 18

Using the Launcher: Chromebook's Start Button 20

Navigating the Launcher 20

Organizing Launcher Icons 21

Setting Up App Shortcuts 21

Pinning app shortcuts to your shelf 21

Removing app shortcuts from your shelf 23

Getting the Scoop in the Status Area 23

Taking Charge of Window Controls 25

Multitasking with Multiple Windows 26

Setting Up a Printer 28

Direct connect printing 28

Wi-Fi printing 29

Cloud printing 30

Chapter 3: Surveying the Chrome Browser 37

Navigating the Chrome Browser 38

Sizing the Chrome window 38

Working with tabs 39

Using the Omnibox and the navigation buttons 40

Saving your place with the bookmark bar 40

Customizing and Controlling Chrome 42

Managing bookmarks 44

Managing your history and downloads 45

Erasing your browsing history 47

Going incognito 48

Changing Search Engine Providers 50

Using Other Browsers 51

Chapter 4: Getting Your Hands on the Keyboard and Touchpad 53

The Chromebook Keyboard at a Glance 54

Using Shortcut Key Combinations 56

Configuring Keyboard Settings 61

Reconfiguring keyboard keys 62

Turning shortcut keys into function keys 63

Changing your keyboard language 65

Using the Touchpad 67

Finger gestures 67

Touchpad and keyboard combinations 68

Customizing Touchpad Settings 68

Changing the touchpad speed 69

Adjusting the touchpad click settings 69

Changing scroll directions 70

Connecting a Mouse or Keyboard 71

Chapter 5: Finding and Exploring Chromebook Apps 73

Exploring Chromebook's Pre-Installed Apps 74

Storing data in the cloud with Google Drive 74

Word processing with Docs 74

Using spreadsheets with Sheets 75

Making presentations with Slides 75

Taking notes with Keep 75

Organizing and playing music with Google Play Music 76

Communicating with video, voice, and text with Voice and Duo 77

Emailing with Gmail 77

Organizing your schedule with Calendar 78

Remotely accessing with Remote Desktop 78

Reading with Google Play Books 79

Getting directions with Maps 79

Finding More Apps with the Chrome Web Store 80

The Google Play Store 81

Installing apps 82

Managing Installed Apps 83

Updating apps 83

Finding out what apps you have installed 84

Removing apps 84

Chapter 6: Working with Gmail and Google Calendar 85

Gmail for Chromebook 86

Launching Gmail 86 <p&g...