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How to effectively manage many Chromebooks and users at School

In general, w hen a s chool distributes computers to students, it requires the cost and staffing of user preferences, software, OS updates, security software updates, and replacement or repair for other computers in the event of a malfunction.    Chromebook is easy to manage remotely through t he Chrome Device Management C onsole . Administrator can manage all of their environments, software to be installed, automatic OS updates, and the ability to use the Internet only on a controlled network. If a C hromebook is lost or if it is stolen in a cafe, the administrator can remotely disable the device directly and the device will be immediately logged out and no longer available. If a lost Chromebook is retrieved, the administrator can make it available immediately by changing the device to   reuse. To efficiently manage the many Chromebooks distributed to students at school, Chrome Device Management console is required . The Chrome devic...

[TIP:Google Drive] Differences between Transferring ownership of documents, Copying Document, and Creating a virtual file for a document?

What are differences between Transferring ownership of documents, Copying Document, and Creating a virtual file for a document? (Subtitle: Cautions for Collaboration in Google Drive) This is one of the key issues we hear from Google Drive-intensive customers. “"Folders and files created by me in My Drive are shared between departments, projects, and external team members, and shared files sometimes disappear or disappear unintentionally when collaborating. How can I find and restore these files? " There are things to be aware of when creating and collaborating with others by creating a file or folder on Google Drive. Be careful when transferring or deleting files or folders that someone shared with you to My Drive When you move a file that someone else has shared with you in My Drive, never drag it to another folder. This moved file will disappear from the shared owner's folder and all shared team members' folders. (This is called an orphaned ...

[Tip:Chrome Device Management ] Chrome Release Channel best practices

While the majority of your users will be on the Stable channel of Chrome OS, if your organization has a large number of Chromebooks, there are several reasons why you should always keep some devices on the Beta channel: Google recommends that you keep most of your users on the Stable channel, and 5% of your users on the Beta channel. We also recommend you keep your IT team on the Beta or Dev channels. There are three types of Chrome OS releases: Stable, Beta, and Dev. You can set the release channel for your Chrome device users in the  Admin console  under  Device management > Chrome > Device Settings . Keep 5% of your organization on the Chrome OS Beta channel While the majority of your users will be on the Stable channel of Chrome OS, if your organization has a large number of Chromebooks, there are several reasons why you should always keep some devices on the Beta channel: Your organization will get a 4-6 week preview of new features. Some...

[How to set and manage Chrome policies for students using Chromebook]

At school, you may need to install only the apps specified by the school on Chromebooks that students use, or control Chrome extensions. It is necessary to prohibit students from visiting harmful sites on Chromebook. G Suite administrator can create and control policies for users who use Chromebooks. User policies apply regardless of which devices are logged in Targeted users in the domain through the Admin Console. Control your Chrome browser environment Allowed apps and extension controls Force apps and extensions to install Chrome Web Store Permission Limitations Browser environment control - Incognito mode, history, ad hoc mode, safe browsing, malicious sites, remote access client allowed Proxy settings Control the use of screenshots, block and allow access URLs Print control etc. Organizations that use G Suite or G Suite for Education users can manage policies in the G Suite Admin console. Companies and schools that do not use Google...

[TIP] What is Smart Lock on a Chromebook and how do I use it?

Using Smart Lock on your Chromebook If you are a frequent user of a Chromebook, the boot speed is very fast when you turn on your Chromebook and you must enter it each time on the sign-in screen. The Smart Lock feature on your Chromebook is designed to ease this inconvenience. This means that if you have a smartphone near your Chromebook, you can sign in without a password. To enable this feature, your smartphone must be at least Bluetooth-enabled Android 5.0, and your Chromebook must be Chrome OS version 40 or higher. On your Chromebook, you'll need to select Settings menu> Show advanced settings> Use Smart Lock for Chromebook (Beta). When it is selected to use, search for a Bluetooth-enabled smartphone in the vicinity and select the desired smartphone. After your Smart Lock setup is complete, if your smartphone is nearby and you're signed in, your Chromebook's login status will also be unlocked as shown in the screen below, in which case y...