Chromebooks are a great tool for students. They are lightweight, portable and they have a long battery life. Chromebooks have been around since 2011, but they have become more popular recently due to the fact that they are so affordable.
Chromebooks are also very easy to use because they run on Google’s Chrome OS which is based on Google’s Chrome browser. This means that there is no need for any software installation or setup which makes them ideal for students who may not have access to a computer at home or on campus.
The best apps for Chromebook in 2019 include Microsoft Office 365, Google Drive and Gmail as well as other productivity tools such as Trello and Asana.
Best Apps For Chromebook 2019
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Chromebooks offer a unique experience; you can surf the web, install Android apps and even Linux apps in selected Chromebooks. While there is no shortage of Chromebook extensions and Android apps for Chromebook, in this article, I’ll focus on the best Chrome Apps you can use on your Chromebook. Let’s begin.
What are Chrome Apps?
Unlike Chrome extensions, Chrome apps are more feature-rich, have a seprate interface, and offer more features than say an extension that complements a webpage in the browser. Chrome apps have been phased out from every other platform except for Chromebooks.
Best Chrome Apps for Chromebook
1. Docs
If you use Google Docs regularly, you’d know that it doesn’t work without the Internet and you can’t save the work until the connection resumes. Enter Docs, a simple Chrome app, which lets you use all the features without the internet and sync all the work when the internet comes back on.
2. Writer
Writer is a distraction-free writing app that gives you a clean, minimal interface to jot down your thoughts. It has no toolbar, no options, and just a cursor on a plain surface. Simply, open the app and start writing, all the documents are saved locally which you can access in the hamburger menu. You can customize the interface to your liking by adjusting the fonts, text size, margins, and typing sounds.
3. Text
Instead of using a web-based code editor, Text offers all those features in a minimal and offline interface. Open an existing file or creating a new one from scratch, everything looks neat on this app. You can also change the settings and adjust the font size, assign tabs to space bar, adjust tab size, show/hide line numbers, implement smart indentation, etc. Not to mention, obligatory dark theme.
4. KeepNotes
Out of all the Notes app I tried on the Chromebook, nothing fits quite right as the Google Keep Notes. There are a few reasons which make it special; it immediately syncs on all my devices including smartphones, computers, and even smartwatches. The material interface makes it look modern, elegant, and smart. You can take notes by typing or drawing, add collaborators, import images, and set reminders within this app. Did I mention it also has a dark mode?!
5. Pocket
Pocket is a well-known read-it-later service that allows you to keep everything stored in one place. It can be linked-to articles, videos, blogs, vlogs, images, etc. Just copy and paste the link into the app and you’re done. Upon later revisiting, you’ll find your links neatly organized and stripped off of any excess junk (read ads).
6. Pomello
Pomello is a Pomodoro timer made specifically to be used with Trello. If you keep your tasks and projects in Trello, it would be a good practice to optimize those tasks using the Pomodoro technique. Setting up everything is easy, login to Pomello, connect your Trello account and select a list from the board. The main dashboard stays hidden and you only interact with a small strip that shows the timer, select a task and get to work. Simple and efficient.
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