My Google Chromebook

Step-by-step instructions with callouts to Google Chromebook photos that show you exactly what to do

 

Help when you run into Chromebook problems or limitations

 

Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your Chromebook

 

Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through doing exactly what you want with Google Apps. Learn how to:

 

• Browse and search the Web with Google Chrome
• Manage your content wherever it’s stored: on your Chromebook, an external drive, or in The Cloud
• Find great new apps and extensions for business, education, and fun
• Strengthen privacy with Incognito Mode and Google’s privacy settings
• Watch TV, movies, and other video with Netflix, Hulu, or YouTube
• Listen to music you’ve downloaded or streamed from Spotify or Pandora
• Print with Google Cloud Print, even if your printer wasn’t designed for it
• Fix photos in The Cloud with Adobe Photoshop Express
• Send, receive, read, and manage email through Google Gmail
• Create, import, edit, and format documents with Google Docs
• Build and share powerful spreadsheets with Google Sheets
• Prepare and deliver live presentations with Google Slides
• Optimize Chromebook performance and battery life
• Troubleshoot and recover from problems

 

Michael Miller is a prolific and popular writer of more than 150 nonfiction 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 Easy Computer Basics, Computer Basics: Absolute Beginner’s Guide, My Facebook for Seniors, and Googlepedia: The Ultimate Google Resource. Worldwide, his books have sold more than 1 million copies.

 

Find out more at the author’s website: www.millerwriter.com

 

Follow the author on Twitter: @molehillgroup

 

Prelude: Introducing Chrome OS and Chromebooks
1. Unboxing and Setting Up Your New Chromebook
2. Getting to Know Your Chromebook
3. Using Chrome OS and the Chrome Desktop
4. Managing Multiple Users
5. Working Wirelessly
6. Configuring and Personalizing Chrome OS
7. Managing Files and Using External Storage
8. Using Google Drive to Store and Share Files
9. Browsing and Searching the Web with the Chrome Browser
10. Using Chrome Apps and Extensions
11. Viewing and Editing Photos
12. Viewing Movies, TV Shows, and Other Streaming Video
13. Listening to Streaming Music
14. Reading eBooks
15. Video Chatting with Google Hangouts
16. Emailing with Gmail
17. Word Processing with Google Docs
18. Spreadsheets with Google Sheets
19. Presentations with Google Slides
20. Exploring Other Cloud-Based Productivity Apps
21. Printing with Google Cloud Print
22. Using Google Chrome Safely and Securely
23. Optimizing and Troubleshooting Your Chromebook