Editors note: This is the third post in an ongoing tips series. If your company recently switched to Chrome OS, use these tips to get up to speed on Chromebooks. If youre an IT administrator, pass these tips along to your users to help them stay productive. We recently shared tips on how to use a Chromebook if youve switched from using a Mac or a PC. This month, we asked Googlers to share basic tips for Chromebooks that are helpful regardless of which operating system is used. But before we get into this months tips, if youre in the process of deciding whether a Chromebook is right for you or your business, this four-question quiz can help you get started. If youre on the hunt for a certain size, need durability, have a certain price point in mind or require flexibility in form (laptops vs. convertibles vs. detachable options), there are many options to fit your needs. Okay, now lets get to the tips. 1. How to set up a monitor After adapter needs are assessed, heres how you can connect your Chromebook to a monitor:
These step-by-step instructions explain how to project your Chromebook screen onto a monitor, as well as how to adjust screens. 2. How to change the background wallpaper
Explore instructions for using the same background wallpaper across multiple Chromebooks. 3. How to prevent files from being deleted Think of the Downloads folder like you do the front hall of a house. Its an effective entrypoint but not a good place to linger. Files in the Downloads folder can get deleted if a Chromebook runs out of space. In addition, when you delete a file in your Downloads folder, it cannot be recovered. Because of this, its a good idea to back up your information to the cloud versus always storing files in your Downloads folder. Heres how to move previously downloaded files to a permanent folder in the cloud to prevent them from being deleted:
Follow these instructions to help protect your files. 4. How to change where files are saved
Explore how to open, save, delete and zip files. 5. How to switch back and forth between my personal account and work account
With Sync turned on, you can be on any computer with Chrome Browser and Chrome OS and your personal preferences will sync, including settings, bookmarks, and tabs. To switch from your work profile to your personal account or the reverse, click the time in the bottom right corner again, scroll down to People, and select the profile you want to switch to. Now you can stay productive all in one place. More resources for IT admins to help users
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