Overview

My 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 Details

Author:   Michael Miller
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Que Corporation,U.S.
Dimensions:   Width: 22.70cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 15.40cm
Weight:   0.456kg
ISBN:  

9780789743961

ISBN 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 Contents

P 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     261

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Michael 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.

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