carosio   185 #1 Posted November 21, 2020 There are a few threads on these laptops but not quite the info I was looking for.  I've been looking for a laptop for my friend's 7 year old (he's quite intelligent) and spotted a second-hand HP Chromebook, however both I and his mother are only familiar with Windows. The intended use would be for internet, google, emails, youtube etc but what's the position if ( in the future) he wants to use a printer or download software, and possibly use it for schoolwork ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Pyrotequila   401 #2 Posted November 21, 2020 (edited) Think of Chromebooks as Android powered laptops. The vast majority of apps you can get on a phone, you can get on a Chromebook, this now includes all the Microsoft office stuff.  I have no issues connecting to my printer on mine, it's quite straightforward. And from what I understand, schools are quite into supplying Chromebooks for schoolwork due to the low cost of them. Edited November 21, 2020 by Pyrotequila Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
carosio   185 #3 Posted November 21, 2020 ok, thanks, perhaps prejudice towards the unfamiliar! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
sedith   19 #4 Posted November 21, 2020 The Middle School in our town provide the kids with Chromebooks to take home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
carosio   185 #5 Posted December 4, 2020 I bought the HP Chromebook 14 and on checking it out seems fine. I can browse internet as a guest, but there's a problem in setting the homepage.  Online guides say select settings >appearance and there should be a "Show Home" button to turn on, but there isn't one (as far as I can see). Is this because I have not signed in, or not?   Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Kidorry   189 #6 Posted December 5, 2020 I have a Lenovo Chromebook and I log out every time and then I have to log in again when I start up again. I see this as a safety feature because other people cannot log into your account unless they know your password. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Pyrotequila   401 #7 Posted December 5, 2020 19 hours ago, carosio said: Is this because I have not signed in, or not?   Yes. As a guest it doesn't save anything you do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Kidorry   189 #8 Posted December 5, 2020 3 hours ago, Pyrotequila said: Yes. As a guest it doesn't save anything you do. I did not know that. Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
carosio   185 #9 Posted December 5, 2020 ok thanks, I'll log in with google account and go from there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
carosio   185 #10 Posted December 16, 2020 (edited) Chromebook is certainly more simple in many ways, but takes a lot of getting used to, devil in the detail. I've been trying to locate the mysterious "Family Link" app for the parental control but been so far unsuccessful. The O.S. version I have is 76 (up-to-date it says) but I read there is a version 86.  Update- after much puzzling, I've found that the Family Link is only available on Google Play Store and it appears that my version of Chromebook does not (yet?) support it, unless the O.S. is changed over to the developer channel, something I'm reluctant to go into. Edited December 16, 2020 by carosio Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Pyrotequila   401 #11 Posted December 16, 2020 (edited) I updated yesterday and I'm on version 87 😉  As for "Family Link" just search on the Play Store, it was the first thing that showed in the results for me. Edited December 16, 2020 by Pyrotequila Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
carosio   185 #12 Posted December 16, 2020 (edited) I would, if it had the app on it. It has web store, google play music, google play film, play books, but not google play store.  Also when clicking the owner icon in the quick view pane on bottom right, the second user is supposed to appear, but doesn't.  It's becoming problematic. I wasn't aware of all the different versions which apparently can't be updated from early to later ones.  I think version 87 is the most recent one. Edited December 16, 2020 by carosio Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...