Learn What A Chromebook Can Do
Set up Your Chromebook Printer
Whether you own a Chromebook or not, right here is where you start learning how to use it. Interested in buying a Chromebook but afraid they’re a bit too different from Windows laptops and MacBooks? Or, perhaps you already own a Chromebook, but you’ve yet to explore its capabilities.
- These are laptops with nothing but a browser and apps, but not with the kind of weight the word “laptop” has come to carry with it.
- You can work offline on a Chromebook. For example, read your Gmail and compose new messages, view your Google Calendar, and edit documents in Google Drive.
- What applications can I run on my Chromebook? Web-based applications, which Google calls “Apps” and extensions, latch directly onto the browser.
- No locally installed Microsoft Office, Lotus, Photoshop, or anything with an installer. Chromebooks are meant to work on the web.
Note: However, the online version of Office 365 can be accessed using a Chromebook. - Working with attachments, thumb drives, or files is no problem. Chromebooks have lightweight file managers that can read from USB sticks, SD cards from cameras, and plug-in hard drives.
- What’s the value of a Chromebook over a cheap Windows computer or even an iPad? Chromebooks have a better keyboard and trackpad than Netbooks and a better keyboard than onscreen iPads. They also have fantastic battery life, fast boot-ups, and none of the maintenance and fiddling of a traditional Windows, Mac, or Linux system.
Recent Chromebook News and Tips
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- My current Chromebook – The latest Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors1 power my Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714. A premium thin and light 2-in-1 convertible Chromebook for on-the-go study, work, or play.
- Two in 1 – Laptop convertible to Tablet with touchscreen
- Processors Intel® Core™ i3 or better
- 8 GB RAM or more
- 128 GB or 256GB Storage (SSD) or more
- Display Resolution 1920 x 1080 or more
- The ability to run Android apps.
- USB Type-C charging
Nice things to have
- Backlit keyboard
- Good trackpad
- Pen support
Chromebook Help Video
How To Setup A New Chromebook and Adjust Settings! – By Nessie Ruiz youtube.com
Get Started With Your New Chromebook – Tour of Basic Settings! – By Nessie Ruiz youtube.com
- Got A New Chromebook? 10 Things You Need To Know – By Chrome Unboxed youtube.com VIDEO
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Set up Your Chromebook Printer
- Connect your printer to the internet: Make sure your printer and Chromebook are on the same Wi-Fi network.
- Access Chromebook settings: Click the time in the bottom right corner, then select “Settings”.
- Navigate to Printers and scanners: Scroll down to “Device,” then find and click “Printers and scanners”.
- Add or save your printer:
- If your printer appears in the list: Select it and then choose “Save”.
- If your printer doesn’t appear: Click “Add printer” or “Add manually” and follow the on-screen instructions. You may need to enter your printer’s IP address, protocol (usually IPP), and queue (usually ipp/print).
- If your printer appears in the list: Select it and then choose “Save”.
- Verify printer setup: Check that your printer is saved under “Your saved printers”. You can also print a test page to confirm it’s working.
To change Chromebook touchpad settings, click the time at the bottom right, then select “Settings”, then “Device”, and finally “Touchpad” (or “Touchpad and mouse”). Here you can adjust settings like tap-to-click, dragging, scrolling direction, and cursor speed.
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- Access Settings: Click on the time displayed at the bottom right corner of your Chromebook’s screen.
- Select Device Settings: Choose “Settings” from the menu that appears.
- Navigate to Touchpad: In the Settings menu, locate and click on the “Device” section.
- Access Settings: Click on the time displayed at the bottom right corner of your Chromebook’s screen.
- Adjust Touchpad Settings: Choose either “Touchpad” or “Touchpad and mouse” depending on whether you have a mouse connected.
- Customize: Make adjustments to your preferences:
- Tap to Click: Enable or disable tap-to-click for selecting items.
- Tap and Drag: Turn on or off tap and drag for moving items.
- Touchpad Acceleration: Adjust or disable touchpad acceleration for smoother cursor movement.
- Scrolling Direction: Choose between “Traditional” (swipe up to move up) or “Reverse” (swipe up to move down).
- Touchpad/Mouse Speed: Adjust the speed of your cursor using the slider.
- Swap Primary Mouse Button: If you’re using a mouse, you can swap the left and right click buttons.
- Accessibility Options: Some Chromebooks may also offer accessibility options, such as customizing cursor size and behavior.