Second, because Chromebooks do not particularly rely on locally-run applications, there is less of a need for an IT department to install software. In particular, if you apply these sort of cost differentials across a large team’s computing requirements, you’re talking about saving a lot of money (savings that can make Chromebooks a particularly attractive option for anyone starting a business). So whether you’re an individual or a business, there are significant cost savings to be made by using Chromebooks.
My mid-range Windows laptop cost four times as much as this without - at least when it comes to using Chrome and cloud-based software - being four times as good. (Ok, I picked it up in a sale, but you can definitely buy a perfectly usable Chromebook up for less than $300, as the Chromebook pricing screenshot above highlights). To illustrate this point, it’s worth mentioning that I wrote this Chromebook review on a machine that cost me just $175! (*If your class requires a very specific features of an MS Office program, check with your instructor to see if the online version is sufficient.The pros of using Chromebooks Chromebooks can significantly lower your hardware and IT costsĬhromebooks have the potential to lower your information technology (IT) costs in several different ways.įirst - and for the reasons discussed above - they are much cheaper to buy than ‘normal’ computers. It will open up in a new tab in Chrome in your Chromebook. On the Office 365 homepage, you’ll see the Office 365 apps (includes Outlook, OneDrive for Business, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more). If it asks if you want to stay signed in, that’s totally up to you! Once there, login with your full John Tyler email address (like ). On your Chromebook, use Chrome to navigate to. While the desktop “application” versions often have more advanced features, the online version still lets you create, edit, and save files in programs like Word, Excel, & PowerPoint.
This access gives you the ability to log into an online version of Microsoft Office programs on many different devices including Chromebooks, while connected to the Internet. Did you know you can access the Microsoft Office suite on your Chromebook?Īll current JTCC students have free access to Office 365 by using your MyTyler username and password.
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