My Google™ Chromebook

12. Working in the Cloud

In this chapter, you’ll learn about web-based alternatives to traditional desktop applications.

• Office Suites in the Cloud

• Word Processing in the Cloud

• Spreadsheets in the Cloud

• Presentations in the Cloud

• Photo Editing in the Cloud

• Finances and Banking in the Cloud

• Calendars in the Cloud

• Email in the Cloud

• Instant Messaging in the Cloud

• Skyping in the Cloud

If you’re used to using a traditional Windows or Mac computer, you’re probably used to using specific software programs. Well, none of those programs work on your new Chromebook; Chromebooks don’t run any traditional software, if you recall.

So how ...