The gateway to the digital world for the new generations is increasingly wide. It is no longer just the video game consoles and recycled computers with which the little ones in the home could do their pininos.
Now there are mobile devices as well as low-cost computers like those that Google and partner companies like Lenovo, Samsung, Asus and Acer have brought to market. It’s about Chromebooks.
What is a Chromebook?
It is a kind of portable computer whose operation leaves aside the traditional programs that are installed on a hard drive, opting for applications and services that are executed through the Internet browser, that is, web applications.
But this does not mean that it lacks an operating system that allows you to access and control its functions.
What is the operating system of a Chromebook?
Its name is Chrome OS, and as it is easy to deduce, it is based on the Google Chrome browser, also having the support of all Google cloud services, call them Google Drive for online storage, Google Docs for editing of documents, Google Meet for virtual meetings, Gmail for the email service and many others. In some models it is even possible to access the Google Play Store to have applications and games from the Android world.
Chromebook’s hardware and connectivity
In terms of hardware and connectivity, they are also very well implemented with Wi-Fi connection, Bluetooth, USB ports, card reader and HDMI output to connect external monitors.
In general, they have solid state drives with low storage capacity to host the operating system and download files, although it is best to use Google Drive.
What are the advantages of having a Chromebook?
One of the main advantages of Chromebooks is having a lightweight operating system free of heavy software packages that consume excessive energy, which results in a longer battery life.
Another advantage provided by Chromebooks is their lower weight compared to models equipped with a different operating system, which allows you to move with it, to work or to the study center with less effort.
In addition, they are protected against the attack of common viruses and malicious programs developed for Windows.
What web apps can a Chromebook run?
The list of web applications that can run on a Chromebook is the same as on a regular Windows, Mac, or Linux computer with a browser.
A Chromebook can run online office applications like Google Docs and Office online, online music and video players like Spotify, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV Plus, online photo and video editors, etc.