By: Ryan T Johnson

The University Libraries is piloting a new service for users that may need a machine while in meetings in the Dean’s Conference Room. Chromebooks are affordable laptops that doesn’t run Windows or OS X, but can run one thing: the Chrome web browser. Users can check email, use Box at Penn State or use Microsoft Office Web Apps to create, edit and share your documents.

The Chromebook is easy to use and can be used by University staff or outside visitors to the University. Instructions for using and connecting the Chromebook to the Penn State Wireless will be available with the machine.