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| − | [[Registering Computer | + | Chromebooks are laptops that run [[Chrome OS]]. These laptops are designed to utilize cloud resources as their primary storage location. |
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| − | + | ==Limitations== | |
| + | ===Processor speeds=== | ||
| + | Due to the processing power required for videoconferencing apps such as Zoom and Google Meet, Chromebook functionality with these apps, with lower end models of Chromebooks, have not produced satisfactory results. | ||
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| + | ==Registering Computer== | ||
| + | Please point your browser to http://greg.gac.edu and use your Â鶹ÊÓƵ username and password. | ||
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| + | ==Printing at Â鶹ÊÓƵ== | ||
| + | To print with a Chromebook at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, Chromebook users will use [[Web Print]]. Printing is limited to PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, and XPS file formats. | ||
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| + | ==Using Specialized Software at Â鶹ÊÓƵ== | ||
| + | Due to the nature of the software that is used at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, users can use the web version of our [[Virtual Lab]] to use Windows lab software. | ||
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| + | ==Microsoft Office Use== | ||
| + | Â鶹ÊÓƵ has an agreement that all users with a Â鶹ÊÓƵ username and password can use [[Office 365]] for free. It the web-based version of Microsoft Office. [http://office.gac.edu http://office.gac.edu] | ||
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| + | ==Keyboard shortcuts== | ||
| + | [https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/183101?hl=en ChromeOS Keyboard Shortcuts] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Hardware]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:33, 21 August 2023
Chromebooks are laptops that run Chrome OS. These laptops are designed to utilize cloud resources as their primary storage location.
Contents
Limitations
Processor speeds
Due to the processing power required for videoconferencing apps such as Zoom and Google Meet, Chromebook functionality with these apps, with lower end models of Chromebooks, have not produced satisfactory results.
Registering Computer
Please point your browser to and use your Â鶹ÊÓƵ username and password.
Printing at Â鶹ÊÓƵ
To print with a Chromebook at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, Chromebook users will use Web Print. Printing is limited to PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, and XPS file formats.
Using Specialized Software at Â鶹ÊÓƵ
Due to the nature of the software that is used at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, users can use the web version of our Virtual Lab to use Windows lab software.
Microsoft Office Use
Â鶹ÊÓƵ has an agreement that all users with a Â鶹ÊÓƵ username and password can use Office 365 for free. It the web-based version of Microsoft Office.
Keyboard shortcuts