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| − | Chromebooks are laptops that run [[Chrome OS]]. These laptops are designed to utilize cloud resources as their storage location. | + | 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. | ||
==Registering Computer== | ==Registering Computer== | ||
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==Using Specialized Software at 鶹Ƶ== | ==Using Specialized Software at 鶹Ƶ== | ||
| − | Due to the nature of the software that is used at 鶹Ƶ, users can use [[Virtual Lab]] to use Windows lab software. | + | Due to the nature of the software that is used at 鶹Ƶ, users can use the web version of our [[Virtual Lab]] to use Windows lab software. |
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| + | ==Microsoft Office Use== | ||
| + | 鶹Ƶ has an agreement that all users with a 鶹Ƶ 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 鶹Ƶ username and password.
Printing at 鶹Ƶ
To print with a Chromebook at 鶹Ƶ, Chromebook users will use Web Print. Printing is limited to PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, and XPS file formats.
Using Specialized Software at 鶹Ƶ
Due to the nature of the software that is used at 鶹Ƶ, users can use the web version of our Virtual Lab to use Windows lab software.
Microsoft Office Use
鶹Ƶ has an agreement that all users with a 鶹Ƶ username and password can use Office 365 for free. It the web-based version of Microsoft Office.
Keyboard shortcuts