ChromeOS

ChromeOS is the operating system that is typically used with Chromebooks.

Advantages

• Cheap hardware
• You don't need to install the basic apps (browser, Google Suite, Google Drive)
• Google Play apps are available as an option

Known problems

Linux

Linux is a container option. When an update is pending, files can't be transferred.

• Reboot to force the update

Powerwash

You can easily reset a Chromebook to factory defaults. All user accounts are removed, and the complete operating system is reinstalled.

Caveat: data saved outside Google Drive are lost (e.g. Linux container).

External links

• Reset to factory settings