Will Chromebooks overtake Windows computers?

Chromebook vs Windows

Chromebooks are generally better for users who work with web-based applications, while Windows laptops are better for users who need specialized applications.

Operating system 

Chromebooks: Run on Google's Chrome OS, which prioritizes the Chrome web browser, Google Drive, and Chrome Web Store and Google Play Store extensions.

Windows laptops: Run on Microsoft's Windows operating system.

Functionality

Chromebooks: Designed to be simple to use, with a focus on online services and cloud storage.

Windows laptops: More versatile, with greater software compatibility and power.

Security 

Chromebooks: Built-in malware and virus protection, and virtual sandboxing that isolates apps and browser tabs.

Windows laptops: More prone to malware, pop-ups, and hacking.

Price 

Chromebooks: Generally more affordable than Windows laptops.

Use cases 

Chromebooks:

Good for users who work with web-based applications, or who want a simple, secure, and affordable computer.

Windows laptops:

Good for users who need specialized applications, or who want a more traditional computing experience.

The Achilles heel of Chromebook is it’s inability to install drivers for peripheral devices, notably printers. 

If one wants to print from a Chromebook, you will have to register the printer with Google Cloud Print (GCP). 

A simplified way to look at GCP is to think of it as a remote driver located somewhere on a server. 

In order to print, the data has to leave the computer, then go to the cloud. 

After that, it will go to a router that the printer is on and print. 

If the cloud print server goes down, you cannot print. 

You cannot connect a USB cable to print, because you cannot install drivers on a Chromebook. 

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