Chromebook For Dummies, 2nd Edition by Gregory, Peter H. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Table of Contents Introduction

About This Book Foolish Assumptions Icons Used in This Book Beyond the Book Where to Go from Here

Part 1: Getting Started with Chromebook

Chapter 1: Choosing and Set ting Up Your Chromebook

Checking Under the Hood of the Chromebook Choosing a Chromebook Setting Up Your Chromebook Logging In for the First Time Transitioning to a Chromebook from Mac, Linux, or Windows Where to Go Next

Chapter 2: Working with the Chromebook Desktop

Accessing the Chromebook Shelf Using the Launcher: Chromebook’s Start Button Setting Up App Shortcuts Getting the Scoop in the Status Area Taking Charge of Window Controls Multitasking with Multiple Windows Setting Up a Printer

Chapter 3: Sur veying the Chrome Browser

Navigating the Chrome Browser Customizing and Controlling Chrome Changing Search Engine Providers Using Other Browsers

Chapter 4: Getting Your Hands on the Keyboard and Touchpad

The Chromebook Keyboard at a Glance Using Shortcut Key Combinations Configuring Keyboard Settings Using the Touchpad Customizing Touchpad Settings Connecting a Mouse or Keyboard

Chapter 5: Finding and Exploring Chromebook Apps

Exploring Chromebook’s Pre-Installed Apps Finding More Apps with the Chrome Web Store The Google Play Store Managing Installed Apps

Chapter 6: Working with Gmail and Google Calendar

Gmail for Chromebook Sending Email with Gmail Reading Email Use Gmail to Access Non-Gmail Accounts Using Gmail Offline Using Google Calendar

Chapter 7: Finding Your Files

Finding Files with the Files App Adding and Using External Storage Working with Google Drive

Part 2: Harnessing Business Power with the Chromebook

Chapter 8: Writing with Word Processing

Navigating Google Docs Working with Text Formatting Text Saving Documents Collaborating in Docs Tracking Document Revisions Using Docs Offline

Chapter 9: Summarizing Sheets

Navigating Google Sheets Working with Data Formatting Data Customizing Your Spreadsheet Formatting numbers Making Calculations with Formulas Saving Documents Collaboration with Sheets Tracking Versions of Your Spreadsheet Using Sheets Offline

Chapter 10: Preparing Presentations

Navigating Google Slides Styling Your Presentation Working with Text Working with Images Viewing Presentations in Presentation Mode Saving Presentations Collaborating in Slides Tracking Revisions Using Slides Offline

Chapter 11: Using Other Office Tools

Getting Started with Office Online Checking Out Apple’s iCloud Suite Using Adobe Reader

Part 3: The Chromebook Recreational Vehicle

Chapter 12: Mustering Your Music

Getting Started with Google Play Creating a Standard Account Upgrading to a Premium Account Accessing Music in Google Play Creating Playlists Enjoying Streaming Music with Pandora Streaming with Spotify Amping Up Amazon Music Rocking with Apple Music

Chapter 13: Having Fun with Photos

Navigating the Chromebook Camera Taking a Picture Viewing Photos Taken with a Smartphone on Your Chromebook Viewing Photos on Your Chromebook Sharing Photos Deleting Photos Transferring Photos from a Digital Camera to Your Chromebook Viewing and Editing Photos

Chapter 14: Playing Video on the Chromebook

Creating a Video with Your Chromebook Watching Video on Chromebook Navigating the Chromebook Video Player Using Other Video Players on a Chromebook Transferring a Video from an Android Phone to a Chromebook Transferring a Video from a Dashcam or Another Source to a Chromebook Getting Started with Google’s Play Movies Navigating Google Play Movies & TV Exploring YouTube Navigating YouTube

Chapter 15: Chatting with Friends and Family

Hanging Out with Hangouts Getting Started with Duo Calling and Texting with Google Voice Communicating with Skype Working with Google Contacts

Chapter 16: Reading Ebooks on the Chromebook

Navigating Google Play Books Reading Ebooks with Your Chromebook Using Amazon Kindle on your Chromebook

Part 4: Advanced Chromebook Settings

Chapter 17: Customizing Your Chromebook

Customizing Your Display Settings Customizing Your Shelf Connecting Bluetooth devices to your Chromebook Managing Notifications Configuring Your Touchpad

Chapter 18: Securing Your Chromebook

Conducting User Management Managing and protecting Your passwords Locking Your Screen Protecting Your Network Traffic with VPN Keeping Your Chromebook Up to Date Protection from Viruses and Other Malware Power Washing Protecting Your Chromebook from Prying Eyes and Thieves

Chapter 19: Troubleshooting and Disaster Preparation

Resolving Internet-Connectivity Problems Looking into Browser Issues Resolving Power Problems Finding Help Online Using the Chromebook Recovery Utility

Part 5: The Part of Tens

Chapter 20: Ten Hardware Features to Consider When Buying a Chromebook

Screen Processor Memory Storage Capacity Webcam Internet Connection Battery SD Card Slot HDMI Port USB Ports (Including USB-C)

Chapter 21: Ten Handy Chromebook Shortcuts

Search from the Launcher Do a Quick Reboot Control Chromebook with the Omnibox Lock Your Screen Launch Apps in the Shelf Do a Barrel Roll View Chrome Browser Tasks See All Your Open Windows Perform Math, Conversions, and Definitions with Search Use A Proxy for the Delete Key

Chapter 22: Ten Great Chrome OS Apps

Skype WeVideo Lexulous Solitaire Angry Birds Chrome Remote Desktop PicMonkey Sketch The Best Pandora Microsoft Word Online Weatherbug

Chapter 23: Ten Chromebook Security Tips

Lock Your Chromebook when You’re Away Use Strong, Complex Passwords Use a Web-Based Password Vault Use Multifactor Authentication Everywhere You Can Get a Screen Privacy Filter Block Malicious Websites with an Antimalware Program Update the Security on Your Wi-Fi Access Point Back Up Your Local Data Use a VPN If You Use Public Wi-Fi Routinely Keep Your Chromebook Up to Date

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