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 ==Absolutely necessary steps:==
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 ##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.
 #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.
 #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].
 '''Optional but important additional steps:'''
 #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
 #Next start learning about Chrome OS with these links:
 ##[https://support.google.com/chromebook/?hl=en#topic=3399709 Google's Chromebook tutorials]
-##[https://www.geek.com/chips/11-tips-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-chromebook-1637058/ 11 tips (Geek.com)]
 ##[https://fieldguide.gizmodo.com/10-tricks-to-make-yourself-a-chromebook-master-1785858810 10 tips (Gizmodo)]
 ##And search Google for "Chromebook tutorial" if you want more.
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 #*Note: you are welcome to create your own workflows but we know these will work. We suggest you use these and save your time for building curriculum and teaching it!
 #*One tip: Kami. Install [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/kami-pdf-and-document-mar/ecnphlgnajanjnkcmbpancdjoidceilk?hl=en&authuser=1 this] and [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/kami-pdf-and-document-mar/iljojpiodmlhoehoecppliohmplbgeij?hl=en&authuser=1 this], then sign in with your @riverdale.edu address. We'll be using Kami to edit PDFs, including handwritten annotation. It's awesome.
-#*Check out the Chromebook workflows [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwBgYe8BO1ArVXA5c0k2ZVhSczQ/view here]. Please download the pdf before opening it in Kami.
 #*Did we miss something? [mailto:support-ticket@riverdale.edu?subject=RCS%20Chromebook%20app%20workflow%20request&body=Please%20create%20a%20workflow%20for%20... Tell us.]
 #Look for other great apps that could support your teaching in the fall. Browse via [https://play.google.com/store?hl=en this link] (you can't install until we authorize new apps). Then tell us what you found [mailto:support-ticket@riverdale.edu?subject=RCS%20Chromebook%20app&request&body=Please%20review%20and%20allow%20the%20following%20Android%20apps:%20(provide%20links%20to%20Play%20Store%20pages) via e-mail] or [https://support.riverdale.edu via Tech Support request]. For example:
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 ##Science, you say? See whether any of [http://www.sciencefocus.com/feature/tech/10-best-android-science-apps these 10] or [http://bitesizebio.com/9052/14-android-apps-for-scientists/ these 14] suit you. And finally, everyone should browse the Google Play store -- or just do a Google search for "android app" plus your discipline or course.
 #Don't forget about the stylus.
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