Link to video presentation — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIa5fOG6KP4&list=PLvQ7VnkgFzDkERVVx0OYHQ9d1FTl2uVp-

Discussed:

• Has 3 levels of security–two separate chips and 3rd thru internet connection
• Need to think about whether have specialized needs for software which can’t run on Chromebooks
• All chromebooks have expiration dates on its hardware–shows under settings; typically for 5 yrs or so…so it’s a risk for refurbished models.  Will still work after that date, but then becomes vulnerable like Windows
• Main limitation on lifetime for Chromebooks–how long battery will last, since are no longer replaceable
• Chromeboxes are a good alternative as a desktop.  Have no batteries
• When buying,
  • Screen is most impt consideration;  flip and tablet/touchscreens work well because using apps that require touch
  • Impt to look at brightness–shown in nits (400 better than 200)
  • Look at screen resolution–may need better than imagined
•  How to secure your new computer 
• Need a google acct to use
• May have ARM chip or intel
• After 2017–could now downlaod playsstore apps like on smartphone (so a problem with old machines)–won’t support chromestore after 2020
• Can now do anything on a chromebook that can do on PC
• Have an SD slot–so can add up to 1 T
• Can set it back to original and powerwash and login to access software in orig form
• Chromebooks have linux pre-installed
• Printing–buy hp cuz have software to connect directly to chromebooks
• 4 ways to connect —Ports

1. 1. Hdmi
   2. Usb (a, b or c)

• Can run windows on a chromebook with Crossover
• How to run office365 for free on a chromebook–see his video on You Tube
• Can’t run quicken on the internet