Maximum PC - USA (2022-04)

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CHROMEBOOKS


—plucky little brother to the Windows

laptop, typically trading performance for portability and
ease of use. An affordable option for performing basic
tasks such as word processing and web browsing.While Chromebooks may be disparaged by tech-heads,
they’ve come a long way since their introduction in 2011.
Google describes today’s ChromeOS laptops as ‘speedy,
simple and secure’, with virus protection built-in and
effective cloud-based storage for files and user data.So, how do modern Chromebooks compare to their
Windows counterparts? We break down some of the
best ChromeOS systems on the market right now—
it’s about more than just performance, of course;
value, ease of use, portability, and general hardware
quality will all be factors. Will Chromebooks emerge
victorious or should we stick to what we know best?

APR 2022 MAXIMU MPC 27

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