{"product_id":"chromebook-for-dummies-isbn-9781394168804","title":"Chromebook For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe return of the bestselling Chromebook guide on the market\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChromebook For Dummies, Third Edition, \u003c\/i\u003eis your easy-to-follow guide to the low-cost alternative to a traditional laptop. This beginner’s manual walks you through setting up your Chromebook, transitioning from using a traditional computer, and customizing the system to fit your needs. In case you’re wondering, the Chromebook can be used for anything you'd normally do online—checking email, browsing websites, watching videos. This book takes you through all of it, giving you the latest updates on new Chromebook hardware and software features. Navigate apps, apply advanced settings and features, and turn to this guide time and again as you customize and optimize your Chromebook’s performance. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet all the basics on using your Chromebook, in easy-to-follow Dummies style\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet up and start using your Chromebook with ease \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn about the latest features in the Chrome operating system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover the benefits of Chromebook versus traditional laptops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew and novice Chromebook users will love this approachable intro to Google’s little portable computer. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Chromebook 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Choosing and Setting Up Your Chromebook 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Working with the Chromebook Desktop 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Surveying the Chrome Browser 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Getting Your Hands on the Keyboard and Touchpad 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Finding and Exploring Chromebook Apps 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Working with Gmail and Google Calendar 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Working with Files and Google Drive 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Harnessing Business Power with the Chromebook 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Writing with Word Processing. 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Summarizing Spreadsheets 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Preparing Presentations 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Using Other Office Tools 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: The Chromebook Recreational Vehicle 239\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Managing Your Music 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Having Fun with Photos 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Playing Video on the Chromebook 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Chatting with Friends and Family 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Reading Ebooks on the Chromebook 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Advanced Chromebook Settings 335\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Customizing Your Chromebook 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Securing Your Chromebook 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Troubleshooting Your Chromebook 383\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens 401\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Ten (Plus One) Hardware Features to Consider When Buying a Chromebook 403\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Ten (Plus One) Handy Chromebook Shortcuts 411\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Ten Great ChromeOS Apps 417\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten Chromebook Security Tips 423\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 429\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter H. 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