My Google Chromebook (My...)

Step-by-step instructions with callouts to new 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 brand-new Chromebook

Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your Chromebook or ChromeboxTM working just the way you want. Learn how to:

• Quickly set up your Chromebook or Chromebox, log in, and get productive
• Get comfortable with Google’s intuitive new Chrome Desktop interface
• Reliably connect to Wi-Fi or Ethernet networks
• Use Google Drive to access files from your Chromebook or any other computer
• Securely share files with Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ followers or friends
• Play and edit photos, music, and video online
• Browse and search the Web with the Google Chrome browser
• Safely share your Chromebook with other users
• Get started with free or low-cost web-based office productivity software
• Build shared calendars, schedule meetings, and manage email
• Find great new apps for business, education, entertainment, gaming, and more
• Print to your printer across the Internet with Google Cloud Print
• Configure your Chromebook for maximum security and privacy
• Optimize your Chromebook’s performance and battery life
• Work and play faster with Chromebook’s built-in keyboard shortcuts
• Evaluate the new top-of-the-line Google Chromebook Pixel
• Troubleshoot and recover from frozen apps and other problems

CATEGORY:  PC Hardware

COVERS:  Google Chromebook

USER LEVEL:  Beginning-Intermediate

My Chromebook, 2nd Edition is the one-stop guide to Chrome OS and Google Chromebooks. It is updated to cover the latest version of Chrome OS, including the new desktop, and the latest Chromebook and Chromebox models. It starts with basic unboxing and configuration and works through customization, cloud storage, Chrome Apps, and troubleshooting.

Because of its web-based nature, using a Chromebook, Chromebox  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 or Chromebox, then, you need to become familiar with how cloud computing works - as well as all the ins and outs of your new Chromebook, Chromebox, and Chrome OS. This book will cover:

• The new Chrome OS windowed desktop
• New Chromebooks (focusing on the Samsung Series 3 model, but also including the new $Acer model)
• New Chromebox (Samsung Series 3 model), including how to connect to a living room TV or home theater system for streaming audio and video
• Storing/sharing files with Google Drive
• Working offline with Offline Gmail and Google Docs
• We’ll also cover all the major/minor changes in the OS since the last edition
• Coverage of many new Chrome Apps.
• Coverage of changes to Google Play (for music/video playback), Google Search, and Google+.
• And much more….

Michael Miller is a prolific and popular writer of more than 100 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 Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Computer Basics, Easy Computer Basics, Using Google Advanced Search, Your First Notebook PC, Facebook for Grown-Ups, and My Pinterest. Worldwide, his books have sold more than 1 million copies.

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. Viewing and Listening to Photos, Videos, and Music

10. Browsing and Searching the Web

11. Using Chrome Apps and Extensions

12. Working in the Cloud

13. Printing with Google Cloud Print

14. Using Google Chrome Safely and Securely

15. Optimizing Your Chromebook's Performance

16. Troubleshooting and Recovering from Problems