Consider your needs and preferences before choosing Chrome OS for your IdeaPad 100S over Windows 10.
Consider your needs and preferences before choosing Chrome OS for your IdeaPad 100S over Windows 10.
Choosing your operating system influences your goals. If you mainly browse the web and don’t need to install software, go with Chrome OS. For lighter tasks like casual gaming, keep Windows 10. For more flexibility, consider Linux distributions such as Ubuntu—it’s free and customizable. Think about what you need most.
Run galliumOS built for Ubuntu but includes full ChromeOS compatibility. It lacks two-finger forward/back gestures, though other controls function well. I’m using it as my primary operating system on my C720.
Hello. This guide proved extremely useful. It helped transform my old Dell laptop into a fully functional Chromebook in roughly 30 minutes. However, please note that it may completely erase your partitions on the hard drive. If you proceed, make sure you’re familiar with managing partitions.