Chromebook For Dummies - Peter H. Gregory

Chromebook For Dummies

Buch | Softcover
480 Seiten
2023 | 3rd edition
For Dummies (Verlag)
978-1-394-16880-4 (ISBN)
28,65 inkl. MwSt
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.



Get all the basics on using your Chromebook, in easy-to-follow Dummies style
Set up and start using your Chromebook with ease
Learn about the latest features in the Chrome operating system
Discover the benefits of Chromebook versus traditional laptops

New and novice Chromebook users will love this approachable intro to Google’s little portable computer.

Peter H. Gregory is a senior director of cybersecurity at GCI General Communication, Inc. He is the author of more than fifty books on information security and emerging technology and is an expert in privacy policy, standards and compliance, risk management, and cybersecurity risk assessments.

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

Erscheinungsdatum
Sprache englisch
Maße 188 x 234 mm
Gewicht 658 g
Themenwelt Schulbuch / Wörterbuch Unterrichtsvorbereitung Unterrichts-Handreichungen
Informatik Weitere Themen Hardware
Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik
ISBN-10 1-394-16880-2 / 1394168802
ISBN-13 978-1-394-16880-4 / 9781394168804
Zustand Neuware
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