Use a Chromebook

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−	This wikiHow teaches you how to get started with your new Chromebook. Instead of using Windows or macOS, Chromebooks are PC laptops running ChromeOS, an operating system based on the Google Chrome web browser. Chromebooks are designed mainly for browsing the web, but you can also install a variety of apps, including those designed for Android tablets.	+	This wikiHow teaches you how to get started with your new Chromebook. Instead of using Windows or macOS, Chromebooks are laptops running ChromeOS, an operating system based on the Google Chrome web browser. Chromebooks are designed mainly for browsing the web, but you can also install a variety of apps, including those designed for Android tablets on participating models.
	[[Category:Chromebook]]		[[Category:Chromebook]]
	== Steps ==		== Steps ==
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	=== Installing Android Apps ===		=== Installing Android Apps ===
−	# Enable the Google Play Store. Most Chromebooks allow you to install Android apps from the Google Play Store as long as you're using the latest version of ChromeOS. ChromeOS updates are usually installed automatically, but here's how to check to make sure you have the latest version:<ref>https://ift.tt/2rhuiWA>	+	# Update to the latest version of ChromeOS. Most modern Chromebooks allow you to install Android apps from the Google Play Store as long as you're using the latest version of ChromeOS. ChromeOS updates are usually installed automatically, but here's how to check to make sure you have the latest version:<ref>https://ift.tt/2rhuiWA>
	#* Click the clock at the bottom-right corner to open Quick Settings.		#* Click the clock at the bottom-right corner to open Quick Settings.
	#* Click the gear to open Settings.		#* Click the gear to open Settings.
	#* Click '''About Chrome OS'''.		#* Click '''About Chrome OS'''.
	#* Click '''Check for updates'''. If an update is available, it will install. If not, you'll see that you have the latest version.		#* Click '''Check for updates'''. If an update is available, it will install. If not, you'll see that you have the latest version.
−	# Enable the Play Store. Before you can install Android apps, you'll need to enable the Play Store. Here's how:<ref>https://ift.tt/2YvNxYZ>	+	# Enable the Play Store. You should be able to do this on most modern Chromebooks, however, some older models may not list Google Play Store as an option. Follow these steps to enable the Play Store:<ref>https://ift.tt/2YvNxYZ>
	#* Click the Quick Settings area (the clock).		#* Click the Quick Settings area (the clock).
	#* Click the gear on the menu.		#* Click the gear on the menu.

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