Chromebook for Beginners

The Step-by-Step Chromebook Guide for Beginners Over 60

Walter Hemsley

If you have just been handed your first Chromebook and worry about pressing the wrong thing, you are not alone. Walter Hemsley wrote this guide for readers over sixty who want patient, plain-English help that never assumes you already know computers. By the last page, you will set up your Chromebook, connect to Wi-Fi, and use it on your own with confidence. Inside, you will find step-by-step chapters on signing in to your Google account, browsing the web safely with Chrome, sending email with Gmail, and making video calls to family and friends. Later chapters cover photos and files, printing, and fixing common problems, so nothing feels like a mystery. Every button and screen is named clearly, and clear, plain-English text makes each lesson easy to follow at your own pace. Take your time, keep the book nearby, and let it guide you one gentle step at a time.

Table of contents

• Title Page
• What a Chromebook Is and Why It's Perfect for You
• Unboxing and Your Very First Start-Up
• Setting Up Your Google Account and Signing In
• Getting to Know the Screen, Shelf, and Launcher
• Using the Keyboard, Trackpad, and Touchscreen
• Connecting to Wi-Fi and Staying Safe Online
• Browsing the Web with Chrome
• Sending and Receiving Email with Gmail
• Video Calls with Family and Friends
• Photos, Files, and Google Drive Made Simple
• Watching Videos, Listening to Music, and Reading News
• Installing Apps and Using the Play Store
• Printing, Scanning, and Connecting Devices
• Keeping Your Chromebook Safe, Private, and Yours Alone
• Sharing Your Chromebook with Family and Guests
• Solving Common Problems and Keeping Your Chromebook Happy
• About the Author