Chromebooks are a type of computer that run using Chrome OS, an operating system that uses cloud storage. The district issues a Chromebook to students when they enter the Morris Hills Regional District. Students log in to Chromebooks using their mhrd.org email address, which is a Gmail account. Below you will find some helpful tips and tricks to maximize what you can do with your Chromebook.
If you are completely new to Chromebooks, the introductory video to the left may be useful.
If you want to see two different documents or tabs at one time, you can easily split your screen on your Chromebook to make this possible.
Keyboard shortcuts help you complete tasks more quickly. Examples include taking a screenshot, cutting and pasting text, performing a Google Search, etc. Here is a list of keyboard shortcuts available on a Chromebook.
Follow these instructions to connect a printer to your Chromebook.
In this video, learn how to work offline, use the 3 finger swipe, and increase your search effectiveness.
In this video, learn how to take screenshots, edit Microsoft files, and enable Caps Lock on your Chromebook