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Anyone familiar with a computer will be right at home with a Chromebook, and for kiddies learning their computing ropes for the first time, this is a great place to start.

Premium Chromebooks All Chromebooks are speedy and secure devices built to meet your everyday computing needs. If you are looking for a device with more power, there are also a range of Premium Chromebooks that have been specifically built for multitasking and heavy workloads.

assignments are covered. Google’s range of productivity apps such as Gmail, Docs, Meet and Sheets are at your fingertips, but any app you may choose to use for work and play is available on Chromebook. You can select Microsoft Office (subscription required), get creative with apps like Adobe Lightroom, and kick back with apps like Netflix – or your favourite game. SECURE TO THE CORE Chrome OS updates without interruption, plus there are multiple layers of security. Its security layers include Sandboxing, so that different software is kept separate. That way, even if one part gets infected, the rest is designed to stay safe. The Chromebook also undergoes a Verified Boot every time it starts up – a rigorous and seamless security check-up in the background that prevents malware. And every Chromebook has a built-in security chip to encrypt your most sensitive data. There is also built-in virus protection to defend from malware, so you don’t need to install third-party security software.

THE SIMPLICITY OF CHROME OS Chrome OS is the speedy, simple and secure operating system from Google that powers every Chromebook. It’s a cloud-based OS, so the Chromebook itself doesn’t have the hardware bloat of a traditional laptop. A Chromebook is therefore a simpler device to meet your everyday computing needs. You can also find touchscreen-enabled Chromebooks, and there are plenty of form factors to choose from – all built on the premise of simple set-up and on-the-go productivity. READY FOR SCHOOL Chromebooks are great for students because they easily slip into a school bag or backpack without adding a lot of weight, they tend to have at least all- school-day battery life, and they’re ready to use in about the time it takes to crack open a notebook and prep a pen. You set up a Chromebook with a Google account. On log in you’ll find your Google Drive files and preferences for the Chromebook. An extensive range of apps are available – from note-taking to presentation-making and everything in between – and all manner of school

MEET SOME CHROMEBOOKS Lenovo Duet Chromebook (128GB) The Lenovo Duet Chromebook is a top choice for an entry-level Chromebook. Its 2-in-1 form factor encompasses a full-sized detachable keyboard, so the Duet can transform into an ultraportable 10.1” tablet. The tablet itself has a stylish dual-tone design, with a kickstand in tactile fabric texture. • 10.1” Full HD (1920 x 1080) touch display • 4GB RAM • 128GB SSD storage • Mediatek Helio P60 2 GHz processor • 1 x USB 3.1 port • Bluetooth v4.2 • Wi-Fi 5

Working Offline Being a cloud-based operating system, Chrome OS works best online. However, if you know you are going to be without Wi-Fi, you can plan ahead for offline access. Pre-download content and enable offline access for documents, presentations and emails to view offline later. This means you can still work on Google Sheets and Docs, look up your schedule in the Google calendar app and even check your emails with Gmail offline mode.

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