Advantages of Chromebooks
Listed below are only the advantages of Chromebooks, it is recommended that you also read about Disadvantages of Chromebooks in order to get an overall picture of this new breed of computers.
1. No Setup Required
With Chromebooks you are practically good to go as soon as you get hold of a Chromebook in your hands. There is no need to install any software and practically no setup is required. In comparison, traditional Windows computers need to be loaded with Microsoft Office, Antivirus Software and often need to be upgraded to the latest version of Windows Operating System. To make this clear, in case of Chromebook all the required software resides on Google’s Cloud Servers and practically nothing resides locally on a Chromebook. Whereas, in the case of traditional computers all computing is done within the machine and hence all required software needs to be loaded and made available locally on the computer.
2. No Need to Buy Any Software
In the case of traditional Windows Laptops you will be spending money to buy and later on upgrade Windows OS, Microsoft Office and Antivirus Software. With Chromebook, there is no need to buy any Antivirus Software or Microsoft Office Program. Google takes care of providing security and malware protection for your Chromebook. Also, Chromebook users can make use of Google Docs, Google Sheets and other Microsoft office like programs, available for Free on Google Drive.
3. Auto Updates
In case of traditional computers, you are often required to check for software updates and install them as they become available. With Chromebook, there is no need to worry about checking for software updates and installing them. Chromebooks are set up to automatically check for Software and Security updates, every time they are turned ON and apply Software Updates and Security patches as soon as they become available. This feature in Chromebook ensures that users are always up to date with the latest software updates and security features.
4. Never Lose Your Work
Another key advantage of Chromebook is that you are never in danger of losing your work. Unlike traditional laptops, Chromebook does not store your work and settings locally on the hard disk. By default, All User Preferences, Apps, Files and your data is saved on Google Drive. This ensure that you do not loose your data and files, even if you end up losing or damaging your Chromebook. If your Chromebook is lost or stolen, you can immediately get access to all your files and data by just logging in to your Google Account from another computer. You will find all your files intact and saved up to the last keyboard stroke. In comparison, you risk losing all your files, data and pictures in case your Windows computer or MacBook is stolen, lost or suffers accidental damage.
5. Built-in Protection
Chromebook features Google’s built-in multi-layered protection, which includes automatic software and security updates, verified boot and localized data encryption. Adding further protection, Chromebook is designed to boot up in ROM mode and connect to Apps stored on Google Cloud Servers in a Sandboxed Mode. It will be extremely difficult for ordinary hackers to get around this kind of secure setup.
6. Multiple Users
Chromebooks are ideally suited for use in Schools and Work Places where multiple users will be using the same machine. Since, nothing gets stored locally on a Chromebook, there is no danger of user files getting mixed up or getting accessed by others. Multiple users can safely make use of the same Chromebook and they will still find all their individual settings, files and work saved in the same condition as it was when they logged out of the Chromebook.
7. Parental Controls
Parents can set up supervised accounts to protect, track or limit online activity of their kids. The same Chromebook can be used by adults with different settings and more privileges. There is no danger of Kids accessing the parental settings and files, they will be seeing and accessing their own files and settings whenever they login to their supervised accounts.
8. Ready Access to Files
In the case of traditional computers you will need to be in possession of your own personal computer in order to access your files and data at a given point. In case of a Chromebook, all your data is stored on Google Drive and will be always available for access from any computer. You don’t even need your own computer to access these files. No matter where you are, you are guaranteed to have access to all your files and data, as long as an active internet connection is available.
9. Free Google Drive Storage
Google provides 100 GB of Google Drive storage, free for two years to buyers of new Chromebook of all brands. Even after the expiry of 2 years, all your files, pictures and data will still remain in Google Drive. You can always access, download, or share these files but you won’t be able to load additional files, unless you buy more storage.
10. Light Weight
In general, Chromebooks are lightweight compared to Windows Laptops. This is due to lack of big storage drives and other hardware in Chromebooks. In comparison, traditional Windows laptops carry larger storage drives, processors and hardware to support on-device processing of software programs and data.
11. Battery Life
Chromebooks have a better battery life compared to regular Laptops. In general, you can expect up to seven hours or more battery life on an average Chromebook. Traditional laptops provide an average of 4 hours in terms of battery life, with more expensive Laptops providing 7 hours of Battery Life.
12. Chromebooks are Inexpensive
In general, Chromebooks cost way less to buy and maintain, compared to traditional Windows Laptops and MacBooks. Once you buy a Chromebook you are practically ready to go, you will not be spending any money on Antivirus software or productivity software programs like Microsoft Office.
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