My Google™ Chromebook

14. Using Google Chrome Safely and Securely

In this chapter, you’ll learn why Chromebooks are more safe and secure than traditional computers—and how to make them even safer.

• Cloud Computing and Data Security

• Chrome OS and Malware

• Protecting Against Phishing

• Practicing Safe Computing

• Configuring Chrome’s Privacy and Security Settings

Many users are embracing Chromebooks because of security issues. That is, using a Chromebook with web-based storage is safer and more secure than using a traditional PC with local storage. You don’t have to worry about computer viruses, spyware, and such; you don’t even have to worry about someone hacking ...