Google is constantly updating and upgrading the chrome OS. This can be great entertainment if your are like us,,,and get board easily. If you weren't aware, every time the chromebook is restarted, it goes out an checks for a more current version. It also does a self-repair and cleans up the OS. If you are adventurous, you can change the operating system from the the stable version to the beta and development version. Here are the steps to move outside of your comfort zone.
1 - Go to the wrench in the upper right hand corner
2 - Go to About Crome OS
3 - A window will appear listing the current version of the OS you are runnning
4 - Click on More Infor and look for the pull down window.
5 - Select the version you would like to try - stable, beta and development
6 - Restart your computer and wait for the update
Have some fun and try a new flavor or Chrome!!
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Friday, January 27, 2012
Exploring chromebooks Apps and Extensions
What make the chromebook different from a traditional laptop is that it uses Apps and Extensions instead of the traditional program. Watch this Google webcast to learn more about these features.
chromebook Benefits
Our team here at the chromebook nation have put together a list of benefits for the chromebook. So kick back and enjoy.
1. Small form factor makes it easy to stow
2. So light you don't even know your carrying it
3. So far it has a long battery life, sure beats our iPhone
4. Quick 8 second boot-up
5. OS refreshed and corrects any system issues upon boot-up
6. Solid state hard drive makes it more durable and take those accidental bumps
7. Extremely bright screen
8. No virus protection needed...at least that is what Google told us
9. Built in webcam...everyone needs a webcam
10. Quick install apps from the Google app store
What is a chromebook?
A chromebook is an ulta-light laptop running Google chrome OS. What makes it unique compared to the traditional laptop is that is mostly a cloud based system. Currently all netbooks run on the atom processor and are manufactured by Samsung and Acer.
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