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Let's Talk About Apps!

Hello All! It's time to talk about apps on Chrome OS and which apps are the best ones for Real Estate Professionals! The best apart about this is that the same apps that are available in the Google Play Store for your Android phones are also available to use on devices that run on Chrome OS such as Chromebooks (laptops), Chromeboxes (desktops), and Chromebases (all-in-one desktops).  Microsoft Office: Yes, all your favorite Microsoft Office applications work on Chrome OS. Word, Excel, Powerpoint, One Drive, and Outlook all have apps that are easy to use on Chrome OS. All you have to do is download them, log into your Microsoft Account, and you are all ready to go! Microsoft did a great job in making these apps functional. Google Apps: Docs, Slides, Sheets, Gmail, and Google Drive work seamlessly on Chrome OS. For those out there who prefer Google's applications to Microsoft's, Google's applications come pre-installed on Chrome OS computers ready for you to go
Hello, let me do some FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) on Chrome OS here: Q: So, What Is Chrome OS? A: Chrome OS is an operating system by Google that is based on Linux. Q: What types of devices does Chrome OS come on? A: Chrome OS can come in the form of a Chromebook (Laptop), Chromebase (All-In-One), Chromebox (Desktop) or a tablet. These devices are made by leading computer manufacturers such as HP, Asus, Lenovo, Acer, Samsung, and Dell. This entry for example is being made on a Chromebase made by Acer. Q: What types of programs and applications can be run on Chrome OS? A: Any web-based application can be run on Chrome OS such as Zoom, DocuSign, Transaction Desk, MLS Software, Realist, RPR, etc... You can also run any Android App on Chrome OS through the Google Play Store including Microsoft Office Apps like Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, and One Drive. Q: Why would I recommend Chrome OS for Real Estate Professionals? A: There are quite a few reasons. First is th
Hello All! Welcome to my new Chrome OS For Real Estate blog. I've been posting about Chrome OS for Real Estate on my professional Facebook page (link will be below) but now I have decided to turn it into a full-fledged blog! Seminars are still coming but have been delayed (well not scheduled at all) because of the current situation with COVID-19. I am going to use this blog to discuss how Chrome OS is a great option for Real Estate Professionals like myself in a world dominated by Windows. I look forward to being able to educate you all on Chrome OS, why I personally use it for my Real Estate business, and why I think you should do the same as a real estate professional. As far as COVID-19 goes, please follow all safety precautions made by the CDC and related local authorities. May everyone stay healthy and safe during this difficult time. May we be back to normal sooner rather than later and may we be stronger than we were before this situation. Thanks for reading! I look fo