My Google Chromebook

Step by step instructions, in an easy to follow layout that get you up to speed on the Google Chromebook, Chrome Browser, Google Drive and Google Apps Practical, approachable coverage completely flattens the Google Chrome OS slim learning curve for every new user Full-color, task-based approach that makes learning easy Covers the Chromebook's most powerful web, media, and application features Google Chromebook, 4th Edition is the one-stop guide to Chrome OS and Google Chromebooks. It covers how to operate the Chromebook hardware, how to use the Chrome OS, and how to find and use cloud-based apps on a Chromebook. New and updated coverage in this 4th edition includes:• Coverage of touch screen models and touch operations• Coverage of 2-in-1 (notebook + tablet) models• Coverage of significantly updated Chrome OS desktop interface and functionality• How to run Android apps on compatible Chromebooks• New texting (Android Messages for Web) and video chatting (Google Duo) options• Use of Chromebooks in education• "End of life" issues for older Chromebooks• Updated coverage of all apps and services used by Chromebook users

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Chapter 1: Understanding Chrome OS, Chromebooks, and Cloud Computing 3 What Is a Chromebook? .......................................................... 4 What Is Google Chrome OS? ............................................... 5 What Is Cloud Computing? .................................................. 7 Should You Buy a Chromebook? ..................................... 9 Chapter 2: Unboxing and Setting Up Your New Chromebook 15 Unboxing Your Chromebook ...........................................15 Turning On Your Chromebook–For the Very First Time ......................................................16 Chapter 3: Getting to Know Your Chromebook 23 Understanding the Parts of a Chromebook .......23 Using the Keyboard ..................................................................27 Using the Touchpad .................................................................29 Connecting External Devices ..........................................32 Adjusting Brightness and Volume ..............................35 Chapter 4: Using Chrome OS and the Chrome Desktop 39 Starting Up and Shutting Down ...................................39 Navigating the Chrome OS Desktop ........................42 Navigating Chrome Windows .........................................47 Using Touchscreen Gestures ............................................50 Chapter 5: Managing Multiple Users 53 Adding and Switching Users ............................................53 Editing User Information .....................................................57 Chapter 6: Connecting to Home Networks and the Internet 63 Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network .....................................63 Managing Network Connections .................................68 Chapter 7: Using the Chrome Browser 73 Browsing the Web ......................................................................73 Viewing and Managing Browser History ..............76 Managing Your Home Page ..............................................79 Bookmarking Favorite Pages ...........................................81 Chapter 8: Configuring and Personalizing Chrome OS 87 Personalizing the Desktop .................................................87 Configuring Other Settings ...............................................89 Chapter 9: Managing Files and Using External Storage 101 Using the Files App ................................................................101 Using External Storage Devices .................................107 Chapter 10: Using Google Drive to Store and Share Files 113 Storing Files on Google Drive ......................................113 Sharing with Google Drive .............................................117 Chapter 11: Using Chrome and Android Apps 121 Understanding Chromebook Apps .........................121 Getting to Know the Google Play Store .............123 Installing and Launching Apps ...................................124 Managing Installed Apps .................................................126 Chapter 12: Printing with Google Cloud Print 129 Understanding Google Cloud Print ........................129 Printing to Google Cloud Print ...................................132 Chapter 13: Texting and Video Calling 135 Sending and Receiving Texts with Messages for Web .........................................................135 Video Calling with Google Duo ..................................140 Chapter 14: Emailing with Gmail 145 Reading and Replying to Messages .......................145 Sending New Messages ....................................................149 Managing Your Messages ................................................152 Chapter 15: Watching Streaming Video 157 Watching Netflix and Other Streaming Video Services ......................................................157 Watching Local TV Stations and Cable Networks ...................................................................162 Watching Videos on YouTube .......................................164 Chapter 16: Listening to Streaming Music 167 How Streaming Music Services Work ....................167 Listening to Pandora ............................................................168 Listening to Spotify ...............................................................171 Listening to Google Play Music ..................................172 Chapter 17: Viewing and Editing Photos 175 Viewing and Editing Photos in Chrome OS .....175 Viewing and Editing Photos with Google Photos ...................................................................178 Chapter 18: Getting Productive with Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides 187 Getting to Know the Google Docs Suite ............187 Using Docs, Sheets, and Slides ....................................193 Chapter 19: Using Chromebooks in Education 199 Why Schools Like Chromebooks ...............................199 Using Google’s Tools for Education .........................200 Popular Educational Apps ...............................................202 Chapter 20: Optimizing and Troubleshooting Your Chromebook 207 Using Chrome Safely and Securely .........................207 Optimizing Your Chromebook’s Performance ............................................................................210 Troubleshooting Chromebook Problems ..........212 Appendix A: Google Chrome Keyboard Shortcuts 217 Appendix B:Chrome Settings 221 Appendix C:Searching with the Chrome Browser 227 9780135911822, TOC, 7/1/2019