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- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Introduction
- About This Book
- Foolish Assumptions
- Icons Used in This Book
- Beyond the Book
- Where to Go from Here
- Part 1: Getting Started with Chromebook
- Chapter 1: Choosing and Setting Up Your Chromebook
- Checking Under the Hood of the Chromebook
- Choosing a Chromebook
- Setting Up Your Chromebook
- Logging In for the First Time
- Transitioning to a Chromebook from Mac, Linux, or Windows
- Where to Go Next
- Chapter 2: Working with the Chromebook Desktop
- Accessing the Chromebook Shelf
- Using the Launcher: Chromebook’s Start Button
- Setting Up App Shortcuts
- Getting the Scoop in the Status Area
- Taking Charge of Window Controls
- Multitasking with Multiple Windows
- Setting Up a Printer
- Chapter 3: Surveying the Chrome Browser
- Navigating the Chrome Browser
- Customizing and Controlling Chrome
- Changing Search Engine Providers
- Using Other Browsers
- Chapter 4: Getting Your Hands on the Keyboard and Touchpad
- The Chromebook Keyboard at a Glance
- Using Shortcut Key Combinations
- Configuring Keyboard Settings
- Using the Touchpad
- Customizing Touchpad Settings
- Connecting a Mouse or Keyboard
- Chapter 5: Finding and Exploring Chromebook Apps
- Exploring Chromebook’s Pre-Installed Apps
- Finding More Apps with the Chrome Web Store
- The Google Play Store
- Chapter 6: Working with Gmail and Google Calendar
- Gmail for Chromebook
- Sending Email with Gmail
- Reading Email
- Using Google Calendar
- Chapter 7: Working with Files and Google Drive
- Finding Files with the Files App
- Adding and Using External Storage
- Working with Google Drive
- Part 2: Harnessing Business Power with the Chromebook
- Chapter 8: Writing with Word Processing
- Navigating Google Docs
- Working with Text
- Formatting Text
- Saving Documents
- Collaborating in Docs
- Tracking Document Revisions
- Using Docs Offline
- Chapter 9: Summarizing Spreadsheets
- Navigating Google Sheets
- Working with Data
- Formatting Data
- Customizing Your Spreadsheet
- Performing Calculations with Formulas
- Saving Documents
- Collaboration with Sheets
- Tracking Versions of Your Spreadsheet
- Using Sheets Offline
- Chapter 10: Preparing Presentations
- Navigating Google Slides
- Styling Your Presentation
- Working with Text
- Working with Images
- Viewing Presentations in Presentation Mode
- Saving Presentations
- Collaborating in Slides
- Tracking Revisions
- Using Slides Offline
- Chapter 11: Using Other Office Tools
- Getting Started with Microsoft 365
- Working with PDF Documents
- Part 3: The Chromebook Recreational Vehicle
- Chapter 12: Managing Your Music
- Getting Started with YouTube Music
- Creating a Standard Account
- Upgrading to a Premium Account
- Accessing Music in YouTube Music
- Enjoying Streaming Music with Pandora
- Streaming with Spotify
- Amping Up Amazon Music
- Rocking with Apple Music
- High-End Listening with Tidal
- Chapter 13: Having Fun with Photos
- Navigating the Chromebook Camera
- Taking a Picture
- Transferring Photos Taken with a Smartphone to Your Chromebook
- Transferring Photos from Other Devices to Your Chromebook
- Viewing Photos on Your Chromebook
- Viewing Photos on a Television
- Deleting Photos
- Editing Photos
- Sharing Photos
- Chapter 14: Playing Video on the Chromebook
- Creating a Video with Your Chromebook
- Watching Videos on a Chromebook
- Navigating the Chromebook Video Player
- Using Other Video Players on a Chromebook
- Playing Videos from an Android Phone or iPhone on a Chromebook
- Transferring a Video from a Dashcam or Another Device to a Chromebook
- Getting Started with Google TV
- Exploring YouTube
- Gaming on Chromebooks
- Chapter 15: Chatting with Friends and Family
- Instant Messaging with Google Chat
- Gathering with Google Meet
- Calling and Texting with Google Voice
- Videoconferencing with Zoom
- Other Text and Video Applications
- Working with Google Contacts
- Chapter 16: Reading Ebooks on the Chromebook
- Navigating Google Play Books
- Reading and Listening to Ebooks
- Using Amazon Kindle on your Chromebook
- Part 4: Advanced Chromebook Settings
- Chapter 17: Customizing Your Chromebook
- Customizing Your Display Settings
- Customizing Your Shelf
- Connecting Bluetooth Devices to Your Chromebook
- Managing Notifications
- Using Hey Google!
- Other Chromebook Customizations
- Chapter 18: Securing Your Chromebook
- Conducting User Management
- Managing and Protecting Your Passwords
- Locking Your Screen
- Protecting Your Network Traffic with VPN
- Keeping Your Chromebook Up-to-Date
- Protection from Viruses and Other Malware
- Protecting Your Chromebook from Prying Eyes and Thieves
- Chapter 19: Troubleshooting Your Chromebook
- Resolving Internet-Connectivity Problems
- Looking into Browser Issues
- Resolving Power Problems
- Finding Help Online
- Powerwashing Your Chromebook
- Using the Chromebook Recovery Utility
- Part 5: The Part of Tens
- Chapter 20: Ten (Plus One) Hardware Features to Consider When Buying a Chromebook
- Screen
- Processor
- Memory
- Storage Capacity
- Webcam
- Internet Connection
- Battery
- SD Card Slot
- HDMI Port
- USB Ports (Including USB-C)
- Backlit Keyboard
- Chapter 21: Ten (Plus One) Handy Chromebook Shortcuts
- Search from the Launcher
- Do a Quick Reboot
- Control Chromebook with the Omnibox
- Lock Your Screen
- Launch Apps in the Shelf
- Do a Barrel Roll
- View Chromebook Tasks
- See All Your Open Windows
- Perform Math, Conversions, and Definitions with Search
- Use a Proxy for the Delete Key
- Give Google Assistant a Nudge
- Chapter 22: Ten Great ChromeOS Apps
- Wordscapes
- Angry Birds
- Chrome Remote Desktop
- Canva
- Sketchbook
- Dashlane Password Manager
- Speedtest
- Microsoft Word Online
- WeatherBug
- Podcast Addict
- Chapter 23: Ten Chromebook Security Tips
- Lock Your Chromebook when You’re Away
- Use Strong, Complex Passwords
- Use a Web-Based Password Vault
- Use Multifactor Authentication Everywhere You Can
- Get a Screen Privacy Filter
- Block Malicious Websites with an Anti-Malware Program
- Update the Security on Your Wi-Fi Access Point
- Back Up Your Local Data
- Use a VPN If You Use Public Wi-Fi Routinely
- Keep Your Chromebook Up-to-Date
- Index
- About the Author
- Advertisement Page
- Connect with Dummies
- End User License Agreement
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