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Google+: How to Share a Circle

contributed by Rob Rogers on October 4, 2011 under Google, Internet

Google+ Circles allow you to organize all of your connections into convenient groups. If you’ve collected an interesting group and wish to share the Circle, Google+ makes it easy.

Chrome OS: Restrict Sign-in to Specific Users

contributed by Rob Rogers on September 30, 2011 under Google, Linux

By default, anyone with a Google account can login. and use your Chromebook. If you want to lock it down, you can restrict sign-in only to the users you want to use your computer.

Chrome OS: Enable Tap-to-Click on Touchpad

contributed by Rob Rogers on September 21, 2011 under Google, Linux

If you are wanting to use the touchpad instead or carrying around a mouse, you will need to enable tap-to-click for the touchpad emulate mouse clicks.

Google Chrome: The Quick and Easy Way to Create Web Apps

contributed by Rob Rogers on September 20, 2011 under Browsers, Google

If the version of Google Chrome you are using has the latest New Tab page, then you can quickly and easily create web apps of any of the sites listed on the Most Visited tab. This is a great way of making sure that your favorite sites are a click away.

Chrome OS: Require Password When Waking from Sleep Mode

contributed by Rob Rogers on under Google, Linux

If you typically just close the lid on your laptop when you are done and allow it to go into Sleep mode, you leave your system vulnerable to others. By default, Chrome OS does not require a password when it wakes from Sleep mode which means that anyone can easily access your information. Here’s how to enable the password requirement to keep your account more secure.

Chrome OS: How to Disable Guest Browsing

contributed by Rob Rogers on September 19, 2011 under Google, Linux

Chrome OS allows others to use your device to browse the internet without keeping their browsing history. If you have children, this may be a concern for you. Here’s how to disable guest browsing.

Chrome OS: How to Access the Command Line

contributed by Rob Rogers on September 18, 2011 under Google, Linux

Since Chrome OS is a Linux based system, being able to access the command line is a must for advanced users. While it isn’t a straight forward method, getting to the command line is simple to do.

Google: How to Find User Manuals and Operating Instructions for Your Devices

contributed by Rob Rogers on August 27, 2011 under Google

Google can be a great resource for finding a PDF copy of the user’s manual, user’s guide, or operating instructions when you’ve lost or misplaced the original. Instead of stressing where you put the instructions for your device, simply fire up your web browser and get a new copy. This can also be useful if you picked up an item through eBay or a garage sale.

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