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 365283841186Chromebook - The GuideWhat’s so good about a Chromebook?Ease of Use - Chromebooks are easy to use and generally trouble freeChrome OS boots up and is on the desktop in around 8 seconds. They also use super fast hard disks to store local files before saving to Google drive.Chrome OS is based on Linux, which means the possibility of getting a virus is little to none.Chrome OS updates by itself in the background so you’re always up to date and don't have to worry about being left behind.Logging in detailsYour Chromebook works with a Google account. You will need to log in with this the first time you use the laptop and it will synchronise any settings you have in Chrome on any other device, e.g. bookmarks, calendar entries, docs, etc.You need to log in with your college email address and password (the same as your college computer log on)Signing inOn the sign-in screen, click Add person.Enter the Google account email address and password, then click Next. If you don't have a Google account to add you will need to create one.Choose a picture. You can update the picture after you sign in.Google AppsMost things look like the Chrome browser which makes life simple. Extra apps and Chrome extensions can be added from the store. Google DriveGoogle Drive is online storage and is where all of your files are saved. You can upload existing files or create new ones. There is no need to back these up and they are available anywhere you log in to your Chrome account on any computer using the Chrome browser.-2000239525Google Docs, Sheets and SlidesThese are Google’s version of Word, Powerpoint and Excel. They are web based and are compatible with Microsoft Office. These can be used without an internet connection and will automatically save into Google Drive next time you connect to wifi. From Google drive select the New button and choose what you want to create or open. -1142999525WiFiWiFi at college (Students)Students can connect to the Public WiFi network with their college username and passwordWiFi at work:Teacher laptops should pick up the WiFi automaticallyPrintingAt home - to set up your Google Cloud Ready printer follow the steps below to connect your printer:Open Google ChromeIn a new tab, open chrome://devices. You should find your printer listed under "My devices." If you can’t find your printer then it then it is most likely not compatible.At work - Log in to a Windows PC and log into your Google account in Chrome. Type chrome://devices in the address barChoose add Printers:The next step is to Add printers (Blue Button):You should now be able to print to the Follow Me Printer on all of your devices from within the Chrome browser.Alternative Method (but long way around) - From within the doc, sheet or slides file choose File then Download to convert to Word, Excel or Powerpoint. Go to the file and print. It will be in the queue on the Follow Me Printer/Copier devices.Google ClassroomIf your teacher has set you work using Google Apps for Education you will find it in Classroom:-114299142875Click here for more information on Google Apps ................
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