My Google Chromebook brings together all the expert advice & easy step-by-step know-how youll need to make the most of your new Google Chromebook -in no time! Chromebooks are laptop computers that are entirely based on Google Chrome OS cloud-based OS that is a radical departure from traditional Windows & Mac OSes. Because of its web-based nature using a Chromebook & the Chrome OS is quite a bit different from using a traditional notebook PC & Microsoft Windows. To get the most use out of your new Chromebook you need to become familiar with how cloud computing works
- as well as all the ins & outs of your new Chromebook. Youll find all that & more here! This full-color fully-illustrated book simplifies even the trickiest of tasks. Youll find step-by-step instructions with callouts to photos that show you exactly what to do. Coverage
Includes:: quickly setting up your Chromebook logging in & getting productive. Youll master Googles web-centric Chrome OS & youll learn to reliably connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi 3G or even Ethernet. Youll also learn how to: * Monitor 3G usage to avoid costly overages * Manage files stored on the web or your own flash drives * Play & edit online media * Browse & search the Web * Discover great new Chrome extensions & Apps for fun family & social networking * Safely share your Chromebook with other users * Work with free or low-cost web-based productivity tools * Configure Chromebook for more security privacy performance & battery life * Save time with built-in shortcuts * Troubleshoot & recover from problems