Exploring Chromebook - 2025 Edition

Unlock the full potential of your Chromebook with the ultimate step-by-step guide updated for 2025-perfect for new Chromebook owners, seniors learning technology, students and teachers using Google Workspace, parents managing child accounts, and anyone looking for a simple and effective way to learn how to use their Chromebook. Written by bestselling author Kevin Wilson, Exploring Chromebook: 2025 Edition is your essential companion to getting the most out of Chromebook and Google's cloud-based tools. Whether you're new to Chromebook or upgrading to a Chromebook Plus, this guide offers clear instructions, full-color illustrated screenshots, and video tutorials to help you master everything from setup to advanced features. What you'll learn: Chromebook setup and configurationCustomizing your Chromebook with wallpapers and themesUsing Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, and Calendar for everyday productivityNavigating Chromebook with the touchpad, keyboard, app shelf, launcher, and system trayTransferring files from USB drives, external storage, or the cloudConnecting printers, Bluetooth accessories, Wi-Fi networks, Android phones, and iPhonesSetting up user accounts, enabling parental controls, and monitoring screen time with Family LinkManaging apps from the Play Store, Chrome Web Store, and LinuxAccessing another computer with Chrome Remote Desktop and syncing settings across devicesAdjusting network, display, power, and input settings to suit your workflowExploring new features such as Phone Hub, Virtual Desks, light/dark themes, and webcam/microphone enhancementsIntroducing Google Gemini AI with tools for writing, research, translation, and content creationKeeping your Chromebook secure with sandboxing, verified boot, encryption, and auto updates Bonus Features: Written in plain English with full-color screenshots and illustrationsIncludes QR-linked video tutorials for visual learnersDesigned with beginners and seniors in mind-no technical jargon or prior experience needed

Unlock the full potential of your Chromebook with the ultimate step-by-step guide updated for 2025-perfect for new Chromebook owners, seniors learning technology, students and teachers using Google Workspace, parents managing child accounts, and anyone looking for a simple and effective way to learn how to use their Chromebook. Written by bestselling author Kevin Wilson , Exploring Chromebook: 2025 Edition is your essential companion to getting the most out of Chromebook and Google's cloud-based tools. Whether you're new to Chromebook or upgrading to a Chromebook Plus, this guide offers clear instructions, full-color illustrated screenshots, and video tutorials to help you master everything from setup to advanced features. What you'll learn: Chromebook setup and configuration Customizing your Chromebook with wallpapers and themes Using Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, and Calendar for everyday productivity Navigating Chromebook with the touchpad, keyboard, app shelf, launcher, and system tray Transferring files from USB drives, external storage, or the cloud Connecting printers, Bluetooth accessories, Wi-Fi networks, Android phones, and iPhones Setting up user accounts, enabling parental controls, and monitoring screen time with Family Link Managing apps from the Play Store, Chrome Web Store, and Linux Accessing another computer with Chrome Remote Desktop and syncing settings across devices Adjusting network, display, power, and input settings to suit your workflow Exploring new features such as Phone Hub, Virtual Desks, light/dark themes, and webcam/microphone enhancements Introducing Google Gemini AI with tools for writing, research, translation, and content creation Keeping your Chromebook secure with sandboxing, verified boot, encryption, and auto updates Bonus Features: Written in plain English with full-color screenshots and illustrations Includes QR-linked video tutorials for visual learners Designed with beginners and seniors in mind-no technical jargon or prior experience needed