Exploring Chromebook - 2025 Edition : The Illustrated, Practical Guide to using Chromebook

Unlock the full potential of your Chromebook with the ultimate step-by-step guide updated for 2025-perfect for new Chromebook owners, seniors learning technology, students and teachers using Google Workspace, parents managing child accounts, and anyone looking for a simple and effective way to learn how to use their Chromebook.

Written by bestselling author Kevin Wilson, Exploring Chromebook: 2025 Edition is your essential companion to getting the most out of Chromebook and Google's cloud-based tools.

Whether you're new to Chromebook or upgrading to a Chromebook Plus, this guide offers clear instructions, full-color illustrated screenshots, and video tutorials to help you master everything from setup to advanced features.

What you'll learn:

Chromebook setup and configuration

Customizing your Chromebook with wallpapers and themes

Using Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, and Calendar for everyday productivity

Navigating Chromebook with the touchpad, keyboard, app shelf, launcher, and system tray

Transferring files from USB drives, external storage, or the cloud

Connecting printers, Bluetooth accessories, Wi-Fi networks, Android phones, and iPhones

Setting up user accounts, enabling parental controls, and monitoring screen time with Family Link

Managing apps from the Play Store, Chrome Web Store, and Linux

Accessing another computer with Chrome Remote Desktop and syncing settings across devices

Adjusting network, display, power, and input settings to suit your workflow

Exploring new features such as Phone Hub, Virtual Desks, light/dark themes, and webcam/microphone enhancements

Introducing Google Gemini AI with tools for writing, research, translation, and content creation

Keeping your Chromebook secure with sandboxing, verified boot, encryption, and auto updates

Bonus Features:

Written in plain English with full-color screenshots and illustrations

Includes linked video tutorials for visual learners

Designed with beginners and seniors in mind-no technical jargon or prior experience needed