What is a Chromebook?

When we are looking for digital mobility, several choices are available to us. Laptop PC running Windows, Mac, tablet, or even hybrid (tablet-laptop computer)… The options are varied, and the advantages of each device depending on the intended use.

In this range of portable devices, there is another type of product, less known to the general public, but not without interest: the Chromebook . Focus on this Google– stamped device .

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The main features of the Chromebook

Put simply, a Chromebook is a laptop computer that uses Google’s Chrome OS operating system . The fact of using a Chromebook therefore involves certain advantages and disadvantages, linked to the specific features of Chrome OS, that are not found in the competition.

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To help you see more clearly, and choose the best chromebook , here are the strengths and weaknesses of the device.

Strong points

Greater autonomy  :  Chrome OS being particularly well optimized, it uses much less battery than Windows or Mac.

Faster  : as a Chromebook is designed to run only applications validated and tested by Google, everything is perfectly compatible, which speeds up navigation and makes use fluid and pleasant.

Increased security : The Chromebook stores all your data in the cloud, protected by Google. So no need to add antivirus.

Weak points

Less freedom  : the Chromebook prohibits any installation of browsers, programs or applications that are not validated by Google, or offered in its catalog.

Less powerful  : a Chromebook is not suitable for running very recent games, for example.

Less storage  : The Chromebook offers the same access to a cloud as a laptop, but does not have internal storage space.

Conclusion

In summary, a Chromebook can be a good choice if you want to do simple, low-resource tasks like browsing the internet or checking email.

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