Chromebooks are laptops running Chrome OS.
It’s hard to deny, compared to Windows or macOS laptops, Chromebooks aren’t yet popular. But in the United States, Chromebooks are on the rise as they are widely used by schools in Uncle Sam’s country.
So, to better understand Chromebooks, let’s get acquainted with the Chrome OS used by this laptop. What are the advantages and disadvantages.
What is Chrome OS
Chrome OS is an operating system developed and owned by Google. However, introduced in July 2009, Chromebooks were only released two years later.
The name Chome OS itself does come from the Google browser you use often. Because this operating system is basically a web browser.
Google designed it for users who spend a lot of time on the internet. So Chrome becomes the user interface, and the only app included is a web browser that combines a media player and a file browser.
Chrome OS. Photo: coldblue
But in its development Google presents the Play Store. This means that most of the apps you can download and run on your Android phone can be used on Chrome OS.
However, keep in mind that not all of these applications are optimized for this operating system. So instead of a full screen, the app looks like a cell phone screen size.
Regardless, some newer Chromebooks have the ability to run Linux applications, so they can run desktop -class applications.
Advantages of Chrome OS
Chrome OS is designed for speed and security. The firmware is lightweight and eliminates some of the hardware features that may be found in a traditional PC BIOS. One effect the boot will be much faster than a Windows laptop, Google claims in just eight seconds
The OS uses sandboxes, security techniques that isolate programs, prevent malicious programs or attackers from spying on, controlling and damaging entire computers. The system checks the integrity of the operating system at boot time and repairs itself if it detects any modifications to system files.
The Chrome OS firmware will also detect if the OS is missing or damaged during startup, and prompt the user to run a recovery process.
OS Chorme Security Photo of OS Chorme Security: Google
Because Chrome OS emphasizes security, OS updates are often released. Google guarantees Chrome OS updates for a long time. Devices introduced in 2020 and beyond will be guaranteed for at least eight years.
Due to available security features, users will not be able to download and install Chrome OS on their laptops. Chrome OS is only available as a Google Chromebook OS shipped by Google's manufacturing partners.
From. Chrome OS is open source and free to use. In addition, it does not require fancy hardware. For that reason, Chrome OS devices are generally cheaper than Windows, let alone macOS. Although there are some models that are expensive because of its many features.
That’s why Chromebooks are great for education, because they combine low cost, security and speed. Especially now that Chromebook users don’t need to be connected to the Internet.
A number of applications on Chrome OS are available offline. We can create text documents and spreadsheets offline in Google Docs and store them in Google Drive that will sync when we get back online. Chrome OS also supports the management of files stored on the Chromebook’s internal memory.
Chrome OS is missing
Unlike Windows or macOS, Chrome OS cannot use the full version of desktop applications such as Photoshop, Microsoft Office and more
Users cannot play AAA games on Chrome OS devices, because they do not support it. But even they succeeded
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