How To Videos
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Video 1:
Signing on to Your Chromebook & Other Basic Information
How to Use Google Drive.aviVideo 2:
How to Use Google Drive
Video 3:
How to Shut Down your Chromebook Properly (STOP VIDEO AT 0:30)
*Do Not Just Press the Power Button!
How to Shut Down Chromebooks Properly(STOP at 0:30).aviAccessing Google Drive Offline.mp4Video 4:
How to Access Your Google Drive without Internet
VIDEO 5:
How to Screen Shot and attach to Google Classroom
Troubleshooting from Home:
Chromebook Essentials
The Keyboard - The Chromebook's keyboard has a slightly different layout as compared to traditional laptops and desktops.
The Touchpad - The multi-touch touchpad allows users to perform a variety of tasks. The Chromebook touchpad functions similar to traditional PC Laptop touchpads. It can also be customized in the Chromebook "Touchpad settings".
Keyboard Shortcuts - Keyboard shortcuts are combinations of keys and clicks that can be used to perform specific actions, such as taking a screenshot. Knowing some of the shortcuts can help enhance the efficiency of a Chromebook.
The Desktop - The Chromebook shelf is the launchpad for Chrome, apps, Google Drive, notifications, and the Chromebook settings menu.
Chromebook Settings - The settings menu is the place to customize features and add accessibility options for the Chromebook.
Offline Access - Even if you are not connected to the Internet, you can still do lots of things with your Chromebook.
How Secure is Your Password?
Did you know that some of your passwords could be cracked by a desktop pc in a matter of seconds? Passphrases tend to be more secure than passwords. Use the link below to test out some new password ideas. Be sure to compare some of your typical passwords (like 123456 or monkey) with passphrases such as "bluejeansandbananas" or "bestshoesonthestreet". How long would it take a desktop PC to crack each passcode?