LibGuides: Computer and Technology Skills and Resources Guide: Google Chromebooks

Google Chromebooks: The Basics

Chromebook Tutorial and Basics for Beginners
Tutorials on using a Chromebook from GCF Global
Getting Started with a Google Chromebook a Video Tutorial
This three minute video tutorial from the Google Chrome Channel will help you get started using a Chromebook
Learn about the Unique Keys on your Chromebook
Learn about the keys unique to chromebook keyboards and how to change various keyboard settings here
Chromebook Accessibility Guide
Chromebooks have a variety of accessibility features that can help make it easier for you to use them, learn about these various features and how to enable them here

Chromebook FAQs, How Tos, Help and Tips

Chromebook How Tos Video Tutorial Playlist
This youtube playlist from the Chromebook Channel contains many short two minute videos on a variety of topics such as how to connect to bluetooth on a Chromebook or how to download apps on your Chromebook
How do I Add, Move or Import Contacts?
This article will tell you how to save, add, move and import email addresses, names, phone numbers and other information in Google Contacts
How Do I Backup Photos From my Phone or Camera to a Chromebook?
Information from Google Support
How to Change Your Password on a Chromebook
Article from Lifewire
How to Copy, Cut and Paste on a Chromebook
Learn how to Copy, Cut, and Paste on a Chromebook
How Can I Edit a Word Document on a Chromebook without MS Word?
This article explains several methods for editing an MS word document on a Chromebook without the use of MS Office which cannot be downloaded onto a Chromebook
How to Move iPhone Photos to a Chromebook
Information from aboutchromebooks.com
How to Sign Out, Shut Down, and Turn Off Your Chrome Book
This link provides directions on how to sign out, shut down, or turn off your Chrome Book and the differences between each action
How to Take a Screenshot on your Chromebook
Article from makeuseof
Video: How to Manage Devices and Networks with Chrome Device Manager
A five minute video from Ancoris on Youtube that will teach you how to use Chrome Device Manager
Video: How to Turn on Sync in Google Chrome
A six minute video tutorial that will show you how to turn on sync in the google chrome web browser and why sync is such a useful feature for chromebook and google chrome users
Chromebook Clipboard Questions and Answers
Info from Google Support
Sync Google Contacts with Your Mobile Device or Computer
Information on syncing google contacts from Google Support
Google Keep
Google Keep will no longer support the Keep app starting February 2021. This article gives users of Keep information on how to continue to access Keep through the web

Security and Safety on Your Chromebook

How Secure is a Chromebook?
This article offers a detailed explanation of why Chromebooks are so secure
Do Chromebooks Need Antivirus Protection?
In this article by Dave Farquhar you'll learn about security measures for Chromebooks and what exactly is necessary to protect your Chromebook
More Chromebook Features You May Not Know About
Article from howtogeek

Come Try Out a Chromebook at the Library!

Interested in seeing a chromebook in action? At the Saratoga Springs Public Library, you can borrow a Chromebook for use in the library building using your library card. Visit the Reference Desk on the second floor to do so.

Chromebook Buying Advice
Ready to purchase your own Chromebook? This article is filled with helpful advice

Google Chromebook Information for Download and Print

The following pdfs contain much of the information listed above in pdf formats for you to download and print

Google Chromebooks Parts I & II
Basic coverage of Google Chromebooks including navigation and understanding of Chrome OS as the operating system, and the Chromebook's main reliance on Internet and "cloud" computing.
More on Chromebooks
Learn how to use a flash drive on a Chromebook, how to work offline in Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides as well as other tips.
Extra Google Information
Steps on pagination, syncing your files, and using the Chrome extension called Google Docs Offline Chrome, some frequently asked questions and the answers to them, and more.