Chromebook For Dummies

Learn to:

• Get the most out of your Chromebook
• Find your way around the Chrome OS
• Set up and customize your device
• Navigate the apps, apply advanced settings, and explore different features

A practical user’s guide to the ultra-cool Chromebook

Are you the proud owner of a Google Chromebook and a little—or a lot—overwhelmed by its capabilities? Don’t sweat it! Chromebook For Dummies takes the intimidation out of the technology and explains in plain English how to maximize the performance of your Chromebook—so you can leave the headaches behind and focus on having fun with your new device.

• The coolness of chrome — choose and set up your Chromebook, work with the desktop, brandish the browser, and confidently comprehend the keyboard and touchpad
• There’s an app for that — get familiar with the apps that come pre-installed on your Chromebook—and find and add new ones with Chrome Web Store
• Power-up your business — discover how Chromebook can boost your business productivity, from navigating Google Docs and formatting text to summarizing spreadsheets and preparing presentations
• Kick back with Chrome — find all the fun that’s waiting at your fingertips, like listening to tunes, watching or editing movies, chatting with friends and family, reading e-books, and more
• Customize your Chromebook — get the lowdown on customizing your display, settings, themes, and Cloud printing

Open the book and find:

• How to connect to the Internet and log in for the first time
• Where to find and install apps
• Easy instruction for taking and sharing photos
• How to compose, send, and read emails with Gmail
• Guidance on supersizing security
• Maintenance and troubleshooting tips
• Must-have Chrome OS apps
• Ten handy shortcuts