Getting Connected

Although computing can be done on stand-alone devices with locally installed applications, our connected world has made this style of computing almost obsolete. In modern computing, connectivity is key. Everything from watching your favorite live stream to reading your favorite eBook on Packt’s website requires connectivity. ChromeOS meets that need by offering multiple ways to connect your device to the world around you. Whether you’re surfing the web, connecting wirelessly to your Bluetooth headphones, or sharing your screen with a TV on the other side of the room, the connectivity features available in ChromeOS will have you up and running with minimal effort.

In this chapter, we’ll explore the different ways that you can use ChromeOS to connect to the world around you. You’ll learn how to tap into wired, Wi-Fi, and mobile network connections to get online. You will also learn how you can ditch the wires when connecting to peripheral...