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OverviewMy Google Chromebook brings together all the expert advice and easy, step-by-step know-how you’ll 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 and Mac OSes. Because of its web-based nature, using a Chromebook and the Chrome OS is quite a bit different from using a traditional notebook PC and 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 and outs of your new Chromebook. You’ll find all that and more here! This full-color, fully-illustrated book simplifies even the trickiest of tasks. You’ll 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, and getting productive. You’ll master Google’s web-centric Chrome OS and you’ll learn to reliably connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi, 3G, or even Ethernet. You’ll also learn how to: · Monitor 3G usage to avoid costly overages · Manage files stored on the web or your own flash drives · Play and edit online media · Browse and search the Web · Discover great new Chrome extensions and Apps for fun, family, and 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, and battery life · Save time with built-in shortcuts · Troubleshoot and recover from problems Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michael MillerPublisher: Pearson Education (US) Imprint: Que Corporation,U.S. Dimensions: Width: 22.70cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 15.40cm Weight: 0.456kg ISBN: 9780789743961ISBN 10: 0789743965 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 26 October 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Replaced By: 9780789751386 Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Awaiting stock  Table of ContentsP Understanding Chrome, Chromebooks, and Cloud Computing 3 What Is Cloud Computing? 4 How Traditional Desktop Computing Works 4 How Cloud Computing Works 4 Defining the Cloud 5 Why Is Cloud Computing Important? 6 What Is Google Chrome OS? 7 What Is a Chromebook? 9 What Chromebooks Are Available? 10 Chromebook Pros and Cons 13 Chromebook Benefits 14 Chromebook Disadvantages 15 Should You Buy a Chromebook? 16 What Types of Users Should Buy a Chromebook? 16 What Types of Users Shouldn’t Buy a Chromebook? 17 1 Unboxing and Setting Up Your New Chromebook 21 Unboxing Your Chromebook 21 Turning on Your Chromebook—For the Very First Time 23 Setting Up a Chromebook 23 Creating a New Google Account 26 Creating a Google Account 26 2 Getting to Know Your Chromebook 31 Getting to Know Your Chromebook 31 Screen 32 Illumination Sensor 32 Webcam 33 Microphone 33 Keyboard 33 Touchpad 34 Multi-Card Slot 34 User Mode Switch 35 SIM Card Slot 35 USB Port (Right) 36 Status Indicator 36 Power Connector 36 Monitor Port 37 USB Port (Left) 37 Headset Jack 37 Using the Keyboard 37 Using the Touchpad 40 Moving the Cursor 41 Clicking the Cursor 41 Right-Clicking the Cursor 42 Dragging an Item 42 Scrolling the Screen 42 Adjusting Touchpad Sensitivity 43 Connecting External Devices 44 Connecting an External Mouse 44 Connecting an External Keyboard 44 Connecting an External Display 45 Adjusting Brightness and Volume 46 Adjusting Screen Brightness 46 Adjusting and Muting the Volume 47 3 Using Chrome OS 49 Starting Up and Shutting Down 49 Starting Up and Logging In 50 Putting Your Chromebook to Sleep 51 Powering Off Your Chromebook 51 Navigating Chrome 52 Understanding Chrome’s Status Icons 53 Navigating Tabs and Windows 55 Navigating Tabs 55 Navigating Windows 55 Switching to Full Screen Mode 56 Zooming into a Page 57 Using the Customize and Control Menu 57 4 Managing Multiple Users 61 Adding Users to Your Chromebook 61 Adding a User 61 Editing User Information 63 Changing Your Chrome User Picture 63 Creating Your Profile 65 Switching Users 67 Switching User Accounts 67 Logging in as a Guest User 67 5 Working Wirelessly 69 Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network 69 Enabling Wi-Fi on Your Chromebook 70 Connecting to an Open Wi-Fi Network 70 Connecting to a Secure Wi-Fi Network 71 Viewing Network Status 72 Connecting to a 3G Network 72 Activating Verizon 3G Service 73 Connecting via 3G 74 Using Your Chromebook with a SIM Card 75 Roaming with a Different 3G Carrier 76 Monitoring Data Usage 76 Connecting to an Ethernet Network 77 Connecting via Ethernet 77 Managing Network Connections 78 Automatically Connecting to a Network 78 Forgetting a Network 79 Viewing Network Details 79 6 Configuring and Personalizing Chrome OS 81 Changing Themes 81 Selecting a New Theme 83 Resetting to the Default Theme 84 Configuring Basic Options 85 Configuring Startup Behavior 85 Changing Chrome’s Home Page 86 Displaying the Home Button 86 Displaying the Bookmarks Bar 87 Changing Search Providers 88 Enabling Google Instant 89 Configuring Personal Stuff 89 Changing Your Account Password 89 Waking from Sleep 90 Syncing Your Account 90 Saving Passwords 92 Enabling Autofill 93 Configuring System Options 94 Changing Your Time Zone 94 Managing Touchpad Sensitivity 95 Customizing Languages and Input Methods 95 Changing Search, Ctrl, and Alt Key Behavior 96 Enabling Accessibility Features 97 Configuring Networking Options 98 Getting Under the Hood 98 Configuring Privacy Options 98 Displaying Web Content 98 Changing Proxy Settings 99 Translating Pages 100 Managing HTTPS/SSL Security 101 Managing Users 101 Disabling Guest Browsing 102 Hiding Usernames 102 Restricting Sign-In 103 7 Managing Files and Using External Storage 105 Using Chrome’s File Manager 105 Viewing and Opening Files 108 Renaming Files and Folders 109 Deleting Files 109 Creating a New Folder 110 Saving Files from the Web 111 sing an External USB Memory Device or Memory Card 113 Connecting a USB Memory Device 113 Inserting a Memory Card 114 8 Viewing and Listening to Photos,Music, and Videos 117 Viewing Digital Photos 117 Viewing Photos from an External Storage Device 118 Viewing a Photo Slideshow 119 Listening to Music 119 Listening to a Single Track 120 Listening to a Playlist 121 Watching Videos 122 Viewing a Video 122 9 Browsing and Searching the Web 125 Browsing the Web 125 Going to a Web Page 126 Clicking Links 127 Reloading a Page 128 Moving Forward and Back Through Pages 128 Viewing and Managing Browser History 128 Viewing Your Recent History 129 Viewing Your Full History 129 Deleting Browsing History 130 Searching the Web 131 Entering a Query 132 Using Google Instant 133 Using Google’s Advanced Search 134 Understanding Search Results 135 Fine-Tuning Search Results 138 Changing Change Search Providers 140 Managing Your Home Page 140 Choosing a New Home Page 141 Displaying the Home Button 141 Bookmarking Favorite Pages 142 Bookmarking a Web Page 142 Displaying the Bookmarks Bar 143 Going to a Bookmarked Page 144 Managing Bookmarks 144 Using Autofill 146 Enabling Autofill 147 Saving Form Information 147 Automatically Entering Form Information 147 Manage Stored Information 148 Browsing in Incognito Mode 149 Opening an Incognito Window 150 10 Installing Chrome Extensions 153 Installing and Using Extensions 153 Downloading and Installing Extensions 154 Using Extensions 155 Managing Extensions 156 Configuring Extension Options 156 Disabling or Uninstalling Extensions 158 Examining Popular Extensions 159 11 Using Chrome Apps 163 Understanding Chrome Apps 163 Getting to Know the Chrome Web Store 165 Installing and Launching Apps 165 Downloading and Installing Apps 166 Launching Chrome Apps 167 Using Chrome Apps 167 Managing Installed Apps 167 Configuring App Options 168 Uninstalling Apps 168 Determining How Apps are Launched 169 Examining Chrome Apps—by Category 170 Education Apps 170 Entertainment Apps 171 Family Apps 173 Games 174 Lifestyle Apps 175 News and Weather Apps 176 Productivity Apps 177 Shopping Apps 178 Social and Communication Apps 179 Utilities 180 12 Working in the Cloud 183 Office Suites in the Cloud 183 Google Docs 184 Microsoft Office Web Apps 186 Microsoft Office Live 365 187 Zoho Docs 188 Other Web-Based Office Suites 189 Word Processing in the Cloud 189 Google Docs 189 Microsoft Word Web App 190 Zoho Writer 191 Other Web-Based Word Processors 192 Spreadsheets in the Cloud 192 Google Spreadsheets 193 Microsoft Excel Web App 194 Zoho Sheet 194 Other Cloud Spreadsheet Apps 195 Presentations in the Cloud 195 Google Presentations 196 Microsoft PowerPoint Web App 197 Zoho Show 197 Other Web-Based Presentation Apps 198 Photo Editing in the Cloud 198 Adobe Photoshop Express Editor 199 Picnik 200 Picture2Life 200 Finances and Banking in the Cloud 201 Calendars in the Cloud 202 Google Calendar 203 Yahoo! Calendar 204 Windows Live Calendar 205 Email in the Cloud 205 Gmail 206 Windows Live Hotmail 207 Yahoo! Mail 207 Instant Messaging in the Cloud 208 IM Solutions 208 Using Google Talk 208 Skyping in the Cloud 210 13 Printing from Google Chrome 213 Understanding Google Cloud Print 213 Connecting a Printer to Google Cloud Print 215 Connecting a Cloud Print-Ready Computer 215 Connecting an Existing Printer 216 Printing to Google Cloud Print 217 Printing from Your Chromebook 217 Sharing a Printer with Google Cloud Print 218 Sharing a Printer 218 Disabling Sharing 219 Disconnecting a Printer from Cloud Print 220 Disconnecting a Cloud Print-Ready Printer 220 Disconnecting a “Classic” Printer 220 14 Using Google Chrome Safely and Securely 223 Cloud Computing and Data Security 223 Chrome OS and Malware 224 Protecting Against Phishing 225 Practicing Safe Computing 227 Protecting Your Personal Data 227 Avoiding Cyberstalkers 229 Protecting Your Children Online 229 Configuring Chrome’s Privacy and Security Settings 231 Don’t Save Passwords 231 Don’t Use Autofill 232 Configure Privacy Settings 232 Configure Content Settings 234 Clear Browsing Data 236 Restrict Sign-In 237 15 Optimizing Your Chromebook’s Performance 239 Optimizing Battery Life 239 Using the Right Adapter 239 Keeping It Cool 240 Maintaining a Little Charge .240 Dimming the Screen 240 Disabling Wireless 240 Speeding Up Performance 241 Don’t Multitask 241 Disabling or Removing Extensions 242 Hiding Images 242 Enabling DNS Prefetching 243 Disabling Feedback to Google 244 16 Troubleshooting and Recovering from Problems 247 Dealing with a Frozen App or Web Page 247 Clearing Local User Data 249 Recovering from Severe Problems 250 Updating Chrome OS 252 A Google Chrome Keyboard Shortcuts 255 Index 261ReviewsAuthor InformationMichael Miller is a prolific and popular writer of non-fiction books, known for his ability to explain complex topics to everyday readers. He writes about a variety of topics, including technology, business, and music. His best-selling books for Que include Using Google Advanced Search, Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Computer Basics,Windows 7 Your Way,Your First Notebook PC, andFacebook for Grown-Ups. Worldwide, his books have sold more than one million copies. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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