I really dislike ChromeOS!
I really dislike ChromeOS!
In the early stages of my writing journey in 2019 and 2020, especially during the pandemic’s onset, my dad gave me a used HP Chromebook as my initial laptop. It had 100Gb or less storage, 4GB RAM, and was essentially a paperweight without internet access. In my area, frequent outages and unreliable power made it hard to use it when needed, especially during storms. Cloud-based systems didn’t suit me well, particularly on such a basic machine. My first laptop still influences my choice today—I still rely on Google Docs for writing, though that’s just a side note. ChromeOS feels more suited to kids, seniors, and those who like simple interfaces. I genuinely favor Windows 10 or 11 over ChromeOS, which is notable given my Linux background. As long as you accept your device being a slow tool without connectivity, feel free—just know you’re under the surveillance of data collectors selling your information to big companies. The cloud belongs to someone else’s machine.
Received free laptop, whatever you want. Or consider USB Ethernet or a dock with Ethernet built-in. Regarding Google, Brother is just accepting NPCs, so we have to accept their stupidity. Soon Windows might be replaced by ChromeOS if some schools offer it. We can't do anything about it.
I attempted to set up Linux Mint but found the process overly complex and time-consuming. Despite occasional disruptions, my current MacBook Air M1 running Sonoma handles it better than before. Other laptops I own work smoothly with Linux Mint. Now my old Chromebook is headed for the recycling center. I’m starting to favor new Intel MacBooks because installing Linux here is straightforward without the hassle of many steps. Using LibreOffice offline has been a real help, especially since it’s already installed on my daily M1 Air.
Purchase a reliable, reasonably priced laptop to improve your experience since many options are available. Alternatively, consider upgrading your existing setup—your outdated GPU, CPU, and motherboard might need replacement. Ultimately, the choice depends on what you're looking for, and most people begin with basic, affordable hardware provided by their families.
I've been waiting over three years for my old HP Chromebook to get some use. After switching to an M1 MacBook Air, it felt like a huge leap forward. I believe cloud-based systems aren't very reliable, especially in countries with outdated power infrastructure and limited competition. Services seem better elsewhere, like Canada or Europe.
Information, those useless things keep using your connection for their own benefit while you don’t even have enough space left. Ugh, that sounds really bad. It’s unpredictable—sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t, depending on where you are. Still, it puts pressure on internet service providers to improve because customers will become very upset and cause major problems.
I dislike ChromeOS because it feels overly rigid. My school machine is a basic device with a Mediatek chip, just 4 GB RAM, 32 GB storage, and a low-res screen. It struggles to play YouTube. In contrast, my 2004 PowerBook runs smoothly on YouTube and even older Windows versions. I’d prefer ChromeOS to be lighter, more flexible, and offer better usability compared to what it currently provides.