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* The guest account doesn't allow the installation of applications. There's a pool of generic accounts to use for specific purposes; these generic Google accounts are distributed by [http://wikis.evergreen.edu/computing/index.php/User:Geeraerd David Geeraerts] | * The guest account doesn't allow the installation of applications. There's a pool of generic accounts to use for specific purposes; these generic Google accounts are distributed by [http://wikis.evergreen.edu/computing/index.php/User:Geeraerd David Geeraerts] | ||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrome_OS ChromeOS] is NOT [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_%28operating_system%29 Android], and thus has limited capabilities. | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrome_OS ChromeOS] is NOT [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_%28operating_system%29 Android], and thus has limited capabilities. | ||
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| + | ! data-sort-type="text" | Add-On Name !! class="unsortable" | Overview !! class="unsortable" | Notes | ||
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| + | | align="Left" | [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/xlminer-analysis-toolpak/aolkkmkpomhckcckjbmnibeakmhdmflj XLMiner Analysis ToolPak] | ||
| + | | align="Left" | Statistical analysis in Google Sheets, with functions matching the Analysis ToolPak in desktop Excel. | ||
| + | | align="Left" | Requires setting up access with a Google account. | ||
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| + | | align="Left" | [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ssh-agent-for-google-chro/eechpbnaifiimgajnomdipfaamobdfha SSH Agent for Google Chrome] | ||
| + | | align="Left" | Provides an SSH Agent implementation for Chrome's Secure Shell extension. | ||
| + | | align="Left" | Also known by Secure Shell App | ||
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| + | | align="Left" | [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/text-editor/kklbfogopgmgmbdkppcpnjcahabljgld Text Editor] | ||
| + | | align="Left" | Simple text editor. | ||
| + | | align="Left" | Great way of stripping out formatting code just to be left with text. | ||
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Revision as of 09:27, 15 August 2018
Contents
The Basics
The Mobile Computing Lab is made up of 27 Chromebooks, more specifically HP Pavilion 14-c025us Chromebook
Guidelines for the Mobile Computing Lab
- The Mobile Computing Lab (Chromebook's) calendar can be viewed here: Google Chromebooks Calendar
- The Mobile Computing Lab (ChromeCart) is managed by the CAL, more specifically, David Geeraerts
- All requests should be directed to David Geeraerts
- David is the arbiter for the Mobile Computing Lab
- All requests should be directed to David Geeraerts
- Delivery and pickup is between 07:00 to 22:00 Monday thru Friday (weekdays), and 13:00-18:00 Saturday & Sunday (weekends).
- The Mobile Computing Lab (Chromebook's) must be reserved as a whole unit; individual Chromebook's can not be reserved for one-off events.
- No overnight reservations
- Faculty and/or Staff must be present to receive the Mobile Computing Lab; the cart will not be left without the presence of such.
- The guest account doesn't allow the installation of applications. There's a pool of generic accounts to use for specific purposes; these generic Google accounts are distributed by David Geeraerts
- ChromeOS is NOT Android, and thus has limited capabilities.
The BEST Add-Ons
| Add-On Name | Overview | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| XLMiner Analysis ToolPak | Statistical analysis in Google Sheets, with functions matching the Analysis ToolPak in desktop Excel. | Requires setting up access with a Google account. |
| SSH Agent for Google Chrome | Provides an SSH Agent implementation for Chrome's Secure Shell extension. | Also known by Secure Shell App |
| Text Editor | Simple text editor. | Great way of stripping out formatting code just to be left with text. |
FAQ
- What can I do with a Chromebook?
- Use it for the Chrome browser.
- Access web applications, theses are often SaaS
- Google App's
- Doc
- Sheets
- Presentation
- Draw
- Microsoft Office 365
- ESRI ArcGIS Online
- Google App's
- Access web applications, theses are often SaaS
- Use it for the Chrome browser.
