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P Understanding Chrome, Chromebooks, and Cloud Computing |
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What Is Google Chrome OS? |
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How Traditional Desktop Computing Works |
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How Cloud Computing Works |
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Should You Buy a Chromebook? |
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Chromebook Versus Traditional Notebook |
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What Chromebook Should You Buy? |
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1 Unboxing and Setting Up Your New Chromebook |
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Turning on Your Chromebook---For the Very First Time |
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Creating a New Google Account |
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Creating a Google Account |
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2 Getting to Know Your Chromebook |
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Getting to Know Your Chromebook |
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Right-Clicking the Cursor |
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Adjusting Touchpad Sensitivity |
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Connecting External Devices |
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Connecting an External Mouse |
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Connecting an External Keyboard |
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Connecting to a Large-Screen TV |
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Adjusting Brightness and Volume |
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Adjusting Screen Brightness |
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Adjusting and Muting the Volume |
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3 Using Chrome OS and the Chrome Desktop |
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Starting Up and Shutting Down |
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Starting Up and Logging In |
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Putting Your Chromebook to Sleep |
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51 | (1) |
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Powering Off Your Chromebook |
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Navigating the Chrome OS Desktop |
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54 | (1) |
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Navigating Windows and Tabs |
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Opening a New Chrome Window |
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Switching Between Windows |
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4 Managing Multiple Users |
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Adding Users to Your Chromebook |
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63 | (2) |
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64 | (1) |
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Change Your Profile Picture |
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Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network |
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Enabling Wi-Fi on Your Chromebook |
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Connecting to an Open Wi-Fi Network |
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Connecting to a Secure Wi-Fi Network |
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Connecting to an Ethernet Network |
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Connecting via Ethernet (Samsung Chromebook) |
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Managing Network Connections |
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Automatically Connecting to a Network |
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6 Configuring and Personalizing Chrome OS |
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Personalizing the Desktop |
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Change the Desktop Background |
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Configuring the Chrome Browser |
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Configure Startup Behavior |
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Display the Bookmarks Bar |
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Reset to the Default Theme |
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Configuring Other Settings |
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Change Search, Ctrl, and Alt Key Behavior |
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Connect a Bluetooth Device |
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Customize Languages and Input Methods |
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Enable Accessibility Features |
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7 Managing Files and Using External Storage |
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Using Chrome's File Manager |
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Opening Files and Folders |
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Renaming Files and Folders |
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Saving Files from the Web |
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Using External Storage Devices |
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Connecting a USB Memory Device |
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Connecting an External Hard Drive |
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8 Using Google Drive to Store and Share Files |
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Getting Started with Google Drive |
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Storing Files on Google Drive |
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View Your Google Drive Files |
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Copy a File to Google Drive |
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Open a File from Google Drive |
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122 | (1) |
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Delete Files from Google Drive |
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Create a New Google Drive Folder |
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Sharing Google Drive Files |
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Share a File with Selected Users |
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Share a File via Social Media or Gmail |
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9 Viewing and Listening to Photos, Videos, and Music |
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Viewing Digital Photos on Your Chromebook |
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127 | (4) |
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View Photos from an External Storage Device |
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128 | (1) |
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129 | (1) |
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Store and Share Photos Online with Picasa Web Albums |
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Listening to Music on Your Chromebook |
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131 | (5) |
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131 | (1) |
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Uploading Your Music to Google Play |
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133 | (2) |
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Playing Music with Google Play |
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Watching Videos on Your Chromebook |
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10 Browsing and Searching the Web |
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141 | (4) |
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142 | (1) |
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Move Forward and Back Through Pages |
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Viewing and Managing Browser History |
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Use Google's Advanced Search |
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Understand Search Results |
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Bookmarking Favorite Pages |
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Display the Bookmarks Bar |
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Browsing in Incognito Mode |
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158 | (3) |
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11 Using Chrome Apps and Extensions |
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Understanding Chrome Apps |
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Getting to Know the Chrome Web Store |
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163 | (1) |
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Installing and Launching Apps |
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164 | (5) |
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Download and Install Apps |
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164 | (2) |
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Determine How Apps Are Launched |
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Examining Chrome Apps---by Category |
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Social & Communication Apps |
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Installing and Using Chrome Extensions |
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Download and Install Extensions |
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182 | (3) |
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Office Suites in the Cloud |
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185 | (6) |
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186 | (2) |
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Microsoft Office Web Apps |
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Word Processing in the Cloud |
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Spreadsheets in the Cloud |
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Presentations in the Cloud |
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Microsoft PowerPoint Web App |
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Photo Editing in the Cloud |
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Adobe Photoshop Express Editor |
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Other Online Photo Editors |
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Finances and Banking in the Cloud |
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13 Printing with Google Cloud Print |
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Understanding Google Cloud Print |
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Connecting a Printer to Google Cloud Print |
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Connect a Cloud Print-Ready Printer |
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Connect a Non-Cloud Print-Ready Printer |
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Disconnect a Printer from Cloud Print |
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Printing to Google Cloud Print |
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Print from Your Chromebook |
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14 Using Google Chrome Safely and Securely |
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Cloud Computing and Data Security |
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Protecting Against Phishing |
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Practicing Safe Computing |
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Protecting Your Personal Data |
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219 | (2) |
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Protecting Your Children Online |
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222 | (2) |
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Configuring Chrome's Privacy and Security Settings |
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Configure Privacy Settings |
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Configure Content Settings |
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15 Optimizing Your Chromebook's Performance |
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Disable or Remove Extensions |
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Disable Feedback to Google |
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16 Troubleshooting and Recovering from Problems |
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239 | (6) |
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Dealing with a Frozen App or Web Page |
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239 | (2) |
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Resetting Your Chromebook |
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Recovering from Severe Problems |
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242 | (1) |
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A Google Chrome Keyboard Shortcuts |
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245 | (6) |
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B Google Chromebook Pixel |
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251 | (4) |
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Introducing the Chromebook Pixel |
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251 | (3) |
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Who Needs a $1,299 Chromebook? |
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254 | (1) |
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