My Google Chromebook [Paperback]

Michael Miller (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0789743965 | ISBN-13: 978-0789743961 | Publication Date: October 24, 2011 | Edition: 1

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 Getting and Keeping Your Chromebook Working Just the Way You Want
Learn how to:
    •    Quickly set up your Chromebook, log in, and get productive
    •    Get comfortable with Google’s web-centric Chrome OS
    •    Reliably connect to Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or 3G networks
    •    Monitor your 3G usage to avoid costly overages
    •    Manage files, use Google’s cloud storage, and add your own flash drives
    •    View and play photos, music, and videos online
    •    Browse and search the Web with Google Chrome
    •    Use Chrome extensions to block web ads, manage Twitter feeds, and more
    •    Safely share your Chromebook with other users
    •    Get started with free or low-cost web-based office productivity software
    •    Discover great new Chrome apps for fun, family, and shopping
    •    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
    •    Save time with Chromebook’s built-in keyboard shortcuts
    •    Troubleshoot and recover from frozen apps and other problems

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Michael Miller is a prolific and popular writer of 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 Using Google Advanced Search, Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Computer Basics,Windows 7 Your Way,Your First Notebook PC, and Facebook for Grown-Ups. Worldwide, his books have sold more than one million copies.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Que; 1 edition (October 24, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789743965
• ISBN-13: 978-0789743961
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #88,562 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #58 in Books > Computers & Technology > Hardware > PCs
  • #66 in Books > Computers & Technology > Graphic Design > Interface Design
  • #80 in Books > Computers & Technology > Digital Music

More About the Author

Michael Miller is the best-selling writer of more than 100 non-fiction books. He writes about a variety of topics, including computers, online selling, business, consumer electronics, and music. From his first book (Ventura Publisher Techniques and Applications, published in 1988) to his latest title, he has established a reputation for practical advice, technical accuracy, and an unerring empathy for the needs of his readers.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars My Google Chromebook, October 30, 2011

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Jon E. Brubaker (North Carolina USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My Google Chromebook (Paperback)

I purchased an Acer Chromebook and found I needed some assistance. This book covers the basics and is great for a beginner in the Google Chrome OS. It isn't as detailed as I would have liked and had to call on my experience on Ubuntu Linux to fill in the omissions and use some trial and error to get the system to do what I wanted. It is the only manual I found at this time and if you want to get into Chrome OS, it will be a great help but not the perfect instruction manual like Teach Yourself Visually.