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Chromebook For Dummies
Peter H. Gregory (Author)
9781394168804, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 24 April 2023
480 pages
23.4 x 18.5 x 3.3 cm, 0.658 kg
The return of the bestselling Chromebook guide on the market Chromebook For Dummies, Third Edition, is your easy-to-follow guide to the low-cost alternative to a traditional laptop. This beginner’s manual walks you through setting up your Chromebook, transitioning from using a traditional computer, and customizing the system to fit your needs. In case you’re wondering, the Chromebook can be used for anything you'd normally do online—checking email, browsing websites, watching videos. This book takes you through all of it, giving you the latest updates on new Chromebook hardware and software features. Navigate apps, apply advanced settings and features, and turn to this guide time and again as you customize and optimize your Chromebook’s performance. New and novice Chromebook users will love this approachable intro to Google’s little portable computer.
Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Chromebook 5 Chapter 1: Choosing and Setting Up Your Chromebook 7 Chapter 2: Working with the Chromebook Desktop 19 Chapter 3: Surveying the Chrome Browser 33 Chapter 4: Getting Your Hands on the Keyboard and Touchpad 49 Chapter 5: Finding and Exploring Chromebook Apps 67 Chapter 6: Working with Gmail and Google Calendar 77 Chapter 7: Working with Files and Google Drive 105 Part 2: Harnessing Business Power with the Chromebook 121 Chapter 8: Writing with Word Processing. 123 Chapter 9: Summarizing Spreadsheets 149 Chapter 10: Preparing Presentations 185 Chapter 11: Using Other Office Tools 221 Part 3: The Chromebook Recreational Vehicle 239 Chapter 12: Managing Your Music 241 Chapter 13: Having Fun with Photos 261 Chapter 14: Playing Video on the Chromebook 277 Chapter 15: Chatting with Friends and Family 297 Chapter 16: Reading Ebooks on the Chromebook 319 Part 4: Advanced Chromebook Settings 335 Chapter 17: Customizing Your Chromebook 337 Chapter 18: Securing Your Chromebook 357 Chapter 19: Troubleshooting Your Chromebook 383 Part 5: The Part of Tens 401 Chapter 20: Ten (Plus One) Hardware Features to Consider When Buying a Chromebook 403 Chapter 21: Ten (Plus One) Handy Chromebook Shortcuts 411 Chapter 22: Ten Great ChromeOS Apps 417 Chapter 23: Ten Chromebook Security Tips 423 Index 429
Subject Areas: Computer hardware [UK]
