Some helpful hints on using Chromebooks

Many people used to using a computer mouse are stymied at first when using the trackpad on the Chromebooks.

The secret to Chromebooks is


You do not need to make the trackpad go "click" when you hit it. Try practicing the gentlest touch you can muster until you can close a tab, for example. You'd be surprised. 

Here are a few (gentle) finger motions to practice on the trackpad.:
Two-finger tap = right click
(using the tips of your index and middle finger together at one time. Gently.)
Two-finger swipe (vertical) = scroll (it's just a gentle rub, a light tickle, up or down the pad with two finger-tips)
I will admit - I have more trouble pulling off the three-finger motions.
Three-finger tap = open link in new tab
(or you can two-finger tap and tap (gently) "open in new tab"
Three-finger swipe (horizontal)  = switch tabs