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-==Absolutely necessary steps:==
+==Basic Chromebook setup==
-#Turn on your Chromebook using the power button to the right of the keyboard.
+#Turn on your Chromebook using the power button to the left of the keyboard
-#Sign in to your Chromebook using your '''''RCS username''''' and '''''passphrase'''''.
+#Sign in to your Chromebook using your '''''RCS username''''' and '''''passphrase'''''
 #If you're asked to, select an image for your user profile.
 #Ensure you're on the '''''RCS-Community''''' Wi-Fi network.
-##Click the '''''status tray''''' at lower right (it has the time and your battery life).
+#*Click the '''''status tray''''' at lower right (it has the time and your battery life)
-##If you see '''''Connected to RCS-Guest''''', or '''''Connected to RCS-Chromebook''''', click it, select '''''RCS-Community''''', and enter your '''''passphrase'''''.
+#*If you see '''''Connected to RCS-Guest''''', or '''''Connected to RCS-Chromebook''''', click it, select '''''RCS-Community''''', and enter your '''''passphrase'''''.
-#Next update it [https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/177889?hl=en by following these instructions] (in the '''''Check for updates yourself''''' section). Click '''''Done''''' when finished -- no need to wait there.
+#Next update your Chromebook [https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/177889?hl=en by following these instructions] (in the '''''Check for updates yourself''''' section)
-#While you're in settings, check out some of your options. Under '''''Touchpad settings''''' you can reverse your scrolling direction (Chromebook calls this "Australian scrolling"). '''''Google Now cards''''' and '''''OK Google''''' might be useful.
+#*Click '''''Done''''' when finished
-#When your Chrome OS update is ready, you'll see an alert in your status tray. Restart your Chromebook to install the update. Again, [https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/177889?hl=en instructions are here].
+#When your Chrome OS update is ready, you'll see an alert in your status tray. Restart your Chromebook to install the update
-== Optional but important additional steps: ==
+== Learn helpful keyboard shortcuts ==
+As with most operating systems, there are some very useful keyboard shortcuts that are worthwhile to explore. Some examples of keyboard shortcuts include:
+{| class="wikitable"
+|+Common Shortcuts
+!Description
+!Shortcut
+|-
+|Copy text
+|CTRL + C
+|-
+|Paste text
+|CTRL + V
+|-
+|Search for text
+|CTRL + F
+|-
+|Caps lock on/off
+|Search + Alt
+|-
+|Lock your screen
+|Search + L
+|}
+For a more extensive list of shortcuts, you can refer to Google's documentation here: https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/183101?hl=en. The more keyboard shortcuts you know, the easier everything becomes!
+== Capture or record your screen ==
+It may be useful to take screenshots or to record your screen on the Chromebook. There are two easy ways to do this! One if through the notification tray menu (where you change WiFi networks), and the other is with keyboard shortcuts.
+== Installing Android Apps ==
+Once your Chromebook has been updated, you can use the '''''Google Play Store'''.'' We have curated and tested a set list of apps for you to use. If you are hoping to use an app but cannot search for it in the '''''Google Play Store''''', reach out to a member of the Tech Team at help desk or submit a ticket by emailing support-ticket@riverdale.edu.
+== Other Chromebook tips ==
 #Once updated, you should be able to use the '''''Google Play Store'''''. You'll see it open when you log back in.
 ##Click '''''Agree''''', wait for it to run an update, and then browse our apps