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02-16-2017, 10:22 AM
Chromebooks may have cornered a niche market as lightweight laptops and desirable computers for education, but Google’s ambitions are far bigger. The release of two new flagship Chromebooks (http://www.pcworld.com/article/3154913/computers/battle-lines-drawn-as-chromebooks-windows-pcs-renew-rivalry-at-ces.html) from Samsung and the arrival of Android apps (http://www.pcworld.com/article/3168362/android/hands-on-running-android-apps-on-a-chromebook-could-be-the-best-of-both-worlds.html) illustrate that Google envisions its operating system as a full-blown competitor to Windows and MacOS.
They do involve a learning curve, though. Chrome OS somewhat resembles Windows in appearance and functionality, but some small differences can trip up a newcomer, and some of the most productivity-oriented features are buried. Whether you’re new to Chrome or an old dog looking for some Googley new tricks, this guide will help you sidestep the OS’s most glaring flaws and squeeze as much productivity as possible out of your Chromebook.
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They do involve a learning curve, though. Chrome OS somewhat resembles Windows in appearance and functionality, but some small differences can trip up a newcomer, and some of the most productivity-oriented features are buried. Whether you’re new to Chrome or an old dog looking for some Googley new tricks, this guide will help you sidestep the OS’s most glaring flaws and squeeze as much productivity as possible out of your Chromebook.
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