My Google Chromebook / Michael Miller.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Miller, Michael, 1958- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Chromebook (Computer).

Laptop computers.

Cloud computing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations

Edition:

Fourth edition.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, New Jersey : Que, [2020]

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Step-by-step instructions with callouts to Google Chromebook photos that show you exactly what to do Help when you run into Chromebook problems or limitations Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your Chromebook Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through doing exactly what you want with your Chromebook. Learn how to Set up and configure your new Chromebook Personalize your Chromebook's desktop and other settings Use your Chromebook with the touchpad, keyboard, or touchscreen Browse and search the Web with the Google Chrome browser Manage your files wherever they're stored: on your Chromebook, on an external drive, or in the cloud Find great new Chrome and Android apps in the Google Play Store Strengthen privacy with Incognito Mode and Google's privacy settings Watch streaming TV shows and movies with Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video Listen to streaming music with Pandora, Spotify, and Google Play Music View and fix photos with Google Photos Print from anywhere with Google Cloud Print Send, receive, read, and manage email through Google Gmail Get productive with Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides Use your Google Chromebook for education Optimize Chromebook performance and battery life Troubleshoot and recover from problems

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents at a Glance

Table of Contents

1 Understanding Chrome OS, Chromebooks, and Cloud Computing

What Is a Chromebook?

What Is Google Chrome OS?

What Is Cloud Computing?

How Traditional Desktop Computing Works

How Cloud Computing Works

Should You Buy a Chromebook?

Chromebook Pros

Chromebook Cons

2 Unboxing and Setting Up Your New Chromebook

Unboxing Your Chromebook

Turning On Your Chromebook-For the Very First Time

Connect Your Chromebook

Set Up Your Chromebook

3 Getting to Know Your Chromebook

Understanding the Parts of a Chromebook

Screen

Webcam

Microphone

Keyboard

Touchpad

Headset Jack

Memory Card Slot

USB Port

HDMI Connector

Status Indicator

Power Connector

Using the Keyboard

Using the Touchpad

Move the Cursor

Click the Cursor

Right-Click the Cursor

Drag an Item

Scroll the Screen

Adjust Touchpad Sensitivity

Connecting External Devices

Connect an External Mouse

Connect an External Keyboard

Connect to a TV

Adjusting Brightness and Volume

Adjust Screen Brightness

Adjust and Mute the Volume

4 Using Chrome OS and the Chrome Desktop

Starting Up and Shutting Down

Start Up and Log In

Put Your Chromebook to Sleep

Power Off Your Chromebook

Navigating the Chrome OS Desktop

Browse the Shelf

Open the App Drawer

Organize the App Drawer

View the System Tray

Configure Settings with the Quick Settings Panel

Navigating Chrome Windows

Open a New Chrome Window

Manage Window Size

Switch Between Open Windows

Close a Window

Using Touchscreen Gestures

5 Managing Multiple Users

Adding and Switching Users

Add a User

Switch User Accounts

Log In as a Guest User

Editing User Information

Change Your Profile Picture.

Edit Your Profile

6 Connecting to Home Networks and the Internet

Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network

View Network Status

Enable Wi-Fi on Your Chromebook

Connect to an Open Wi-Fi Network

Connect to a Secure Wi-Fi Network

Managing Network Connections

Automatically Connect to a Network

Forget a Network

7 Using the Chrome Browser

Browsing the Web

Go to a Web Page

Click a Link

Reload a Page

Move Forward and Back Through Pages

Zoom In to a Page

Browse in Incognito Mode

Viewing and Managing Browser History

View Your Recent History

View Your Full History

Delete Browsing History

Managing Your Home Page

Choose a New Startup Page

Customize the Home Button

Bookmarking Favorite Pages

Bookmark a Web Page

Display the Bookmarks Bar

Manage Bookmarks

8 Configuring and Personalizing Chrome OS

Personalizing the Desktop

Change the Desktop Wallpaper

Configuring Other Settings

Configure the Touchpad

Remap Key Functions

Manage Your Sync Settings

Disable Guest Browsing

Hide Usernames and Restrict Sign In

Change Your Time Zone

Connect a Bluetooth Device

Enable Autofill

Display Web Content

Customize Languages and Input Methods

Manage Downloads

Disable Google Drive

Enable Accessibility Features

Reset to Default Settings

9 Managing Files and Using External Storage

Using the Files App

Open Files and Folders

Rename Files and Folders

Copy a File

Move a File

Delete Files

Create a New Folder

Save Files from the Web

Using External Storage Devices

Connect a USB Memory Device

Insert a Memory Card

Connect an External Hard Drive

10 Using Google Drive to Store and Share Files

Storing Files on Google Drive

View Your Google Drive Files

Copy a File to Google Drive

Open a File from Google Drive.

Delete Files from Google Drive

Create a New Google Drive Folder

Sharing with Google Drive

Share a File or Folder with Selected Users

Share a Link to a File or Folder

11 Using Chrome and Android Apps

Understanding Chromebook Apps

How Chrome Apps Work

How Android Apps Work on Your Chromebook

Getting to Know the Google Play Store

Installing and Launching Apps

Download and Install an App

Launch an App

Managing Installed Apps

Determine How an App Launches

Uninstall an App

12 Printing with Google Cloud Print

Understanding Google Cloud Print

Connecting a Printer to Google Cloud Print

Connect a Cloud Print-Ready Computer

Connect an Older Printer

Disconnect a Printer from Cloud Print

Printing to Google Cloud Print

Print from Your Chromebook

13 Texting and Video Calling

Sending and Receiving Texts with Messages for Web

Configure Messages for Web

Resume a Text Chat

Start a New Text Chat

Start a Group Conversation

Video Calling with Google Duo

Start a Call

Manage a Group Call

14 Emailing with Gmail

Reading and Replying to Messages

Read Messages

View Conversations

View Pictures and Other Attachments

Reply to Messages

Forward Messages

Sending New Messages

Compose a New Message

Attach a File to a Message

Add a Signature to Your Messages

Managing Your Messages

Assign Labels to a Message

Filter Messages by Label

Search for Messages

Delete Messages

15 Watching Streaming Video

Watching Netflix and Other Streaming Video Services

Watching Amazon Prime Video

Watching Hulu

Watching Netflix

Watching Other Streaming Video Services

Watching Local TV Stations and Cable Networks

Watching Videos on YouTube

16 Listening to Streaming Music

How Streaming Music Services Work

Listening to Pandora.

Subscription Plans

Create a New Station

Play a Station

Listening to Spotify

Subscription Plans

Listen to Music

Listening to Google Play Music

17 Viewing and Editing Photos

Viewing and Editing Photos in Chrome OS

View Photos Locally

Edit Stored Photos with the Image Editor

Viewing and Editing Photos with Google Photos

View Photos

Edit a Photo

Crop and Rotate

Apply a Filter

Adjust Light Controls

Adjust Color Controls

Share a Photo

Delete a Photo

18 Getting Productive with Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides

Getting to Know the Google Docs Suite

Navigate the Dashboard

Open an Existing File

Create a New Document

Import a Microsoft Office File

Export a File to Microsoft Office

Print a File

Share a File with Others

Using Docs, Sheets, and Slides

Word Processing with Google Docs

Number Crunching with Google Sheets

Presenting with Google Slides

19 Using Chromebooks in Education

Why Schools Like Chromebooks

Using Google's Tools for Education

G Suite for Education

Google Classroom

Popular Educational Apps

Booktrack Classroom

Duolingo

Grammaropolis

Grasshopper

Raz-Kids

20 Optimizing and Troubleshooting Your Chromebook

Using Chrome Safely and Securely

Chrome OS and Malware

Protect Against Phishing

Don't Save Passwords

Don't Use Autofill

Restrict Sign-In

Optimizing Your Chromebook's Performance

Optimize Battery Life

Speed Up Performance

Troubleshooting Chromebook Problems

Deal with a Frozen App or Web Page

Reset Your Chromebook

A: Google Chrome Keyboard Shortcuts

B: Chrome Settings

Privacy and Security Settings

Website Content Settings

C: Searching with the Chrome Browser

Entering a Query

Understanding Search Results.

Changing Search Providers

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed August 13, 2019).

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9780135911822

0135911826

9780135911884

0135911885

OCLC:

1112253840