My Google Chromebook 2nd Edition

Michael Miller's Chromebook has quickly oriented me to the use and operation of Chromebook.For nearly three decades I have used Microsoft Windows operating systems. As a retired american I have found that I have greatly reduced computing needs. Surfing the web, paying bills, watching movies, and writing fill my PC requirements. Keeping Windows updated and free of virus and worms has become an annoying expense and hassle.While studying alternatives to Windows OS I came upon Michael Miller's book. The first chapter clearly explains the benefits and drawbacks of the Chromebook as compared to Windows, resulting in a decision to purchase Google Chrome. "My Google Chromebook (2nd Edition)" has continued to help me quickly learn the set up and use. Tricky subjects such as setting up a cloud printing system are clearly conceptualized and explained.Chromebook meets my expectations and retired budget and Miller's book has helped me quickly get up to speed with minimal stress.

A very easy read, good for people totally new to computers as well as experienced users new to Chrome OS. Very detailed instructions, well documented, with helpful photos and illustrations. But I do think it is overdue for a third edition update to cover newer model Chromebooks and it would be helpful to give a bit more ink to Chromebox models.

I have what is called a Dana AlphaSmart. I explored it to have something less than a laptop, but more than pen and pad. I have found it OK, but as with all PALM systems, there's a need to be careful when it's about to run out of battery energy or just its life force for you're as dead in the water for losing your work--and it has just this little viewer as I had with early electric/digital typewriters trying to make the switch to digital. This one is lovely. I am setting it up now, so pleased by how the book (yes I did purchase an extra guide) helps me do it easily. I still need to meet the point of how it works offline for I spend a lot of time on a commuter bus. But even if that doesn't work out, being able to carry it around the house (so light!) and to other places with Wi-Fi (like my beloved antiquarian bookstore), I can so easily take it and work.

Helpful instructions, fairly easy to read and follow, well organized; my main wish was that it was not taken for granted that one already had a fair level of knowledge - I don't feel it was for true beginners. I've had moderate experience with Windows, some programs at work, and do some web searching but not much more, so I needed more basics. I understand he was educating the reader regarding how Chrome vs PC vs Apple, but sometimes it was overstated... maybe this was presented in each section with the supposition that the reader could jump in on any chapter rather than starting at the beginning.

I just bought my first chromebook and had a lot of questions. This book explains things in a very simple way with pictures to guide the user through setup screens so you can get up and running with. It also does a good job of explaining the limitations of chrome and what programs will and won't work on it. I would almost that anyone considering a chromebook read this or a similar book before purchasing you first one - it might make you think twice if you've never owned one.

254 pages of how to do it.This should come with every Chromebook.It explains that you can't play ITunes. You have to convert it to MP3. It also explains you cannot upload music from the Chromebook to Google Play. You need a PC to upload music to GooglePlay and then you can play on the Chromebook.. I would suggest anyone considering buying a Chromebook, buy this book first and then decide if the Chromebook is for you.It explains keyboard shortcuts.It explains how to copy, paste and delete, things I had to find out to do on my own, before I bought this book.

I am very pleased with this particular model of the Chromebook. I had purchased an 11" screen unit a year ago via an online auction hose and w/i a few hours of owning it, put it back up for auction - I disliked it that much.Although this unit as a little more weight then I wish, likely because it is a 14" screen, it serves its purpose very well.I find it difficult to separate the function of the Chromebook vs this particular model, but I have to say that overall, it is good for $249. The screen is a little washed out at times, not giving me the contrast I would like, but I just watched a one-hour tv show and have no complaints, it is more text.The keys are very responsive as is the touch-pad.About the only thing I wish was different was the charging setup. I would like to use USB 3.0 charging instead of a dedicated ac adapter.

Bought a new Acer chromebook. Of course no owners manual included. My 1st time using this OS, followed Acer help info when 1st setting it up, but over time had many questions that weren't covered. GREAT PURCHASE! Am learning so much more about the chromebook and this book is easy to understand, even for a retired computer challenged person who previously used only windows. Would recommend this book for anyone new to google and chromebooks!