{"id":511243,"date":"2022-11-16T17:00:16","date_gmt":"2022-11-16T14:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/whats-the-difference-between-laptops-and-chromebooks-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2022-11-16T17:00:16","modified_gmt":"2022-11-16T14:00:16","slug":"whats-the-difference-between-laptops-and-chromebooks-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-the-difference-between-laptops-and-chromebooks-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#What\u2019s the Difference Between Laptops and Chromebooks? \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a26b7b7a6968\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a26b7b7a6968\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-the-difference-between-laptops-and-chromebooks-review-geek\/#%E2%80%9CWhats_the_Difference_Between_Laptops_and_Chromebooks_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;What\u2019s the Difference Between Laptops and Chromebooks? \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-the-difference-between-laptops-and-chromebooks-review-geek\/#Chromebooks_Have_Different_Operating_Systems_Than_Other_Laptops\" >Chromebooks Have Different Operating Systems Than Other Laptops<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-the-difference-between-laptops-and-chromebooks-review-geek\/#Windows_or_macOS_Laptops_Are_Generally_More_Expensive\" >Windows or macOS Laptops Are Generally More Expensive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-the-difference-between-laptops-and-chromebooks-review-geek\/#Want_Powerful_Specs_Dont_Get_a_Chromebook\" >Want Powerful Specs? Don\u2019t Get a Chromebook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-the-difference-between-laptops-and-chromebooks-review-geek\/#Quality_Performance_Is_Relative\" >Quality Performance Is Relative<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-the-difference-between-laptops-and-chromebooks-review-geek\/#It_Might_Be_Difficult_to_Download_Certain_Software_on_Chromebooks\" >It Might Be Difficult to Download Certain Software on Chromebooks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-the-difference-between-laptops-and-chromebooks-review-geek\/#Chromebooks_Often_Have_a_Longer_Battery_Life\" >Chromebooks Often Have a Longer Battery Life<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/whats-the-difference-between-laptops-and-chromebooks-review-geek\/#You_Can_Now_Use_Chromebooks_Online_and_Offline\" >You Can Now Use Chromebooks Online and Offline<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CWhats_the_Difference_Between_Laptops_and_Chromebooks_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;What\u2019s the Difference Between Laptops and Chromebooks? \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-135259\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/10\/77fe24d0.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"A close up photo of a Chromebook's power button.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">CC Photo Labs<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Before anyone gets upset, let me clarify: a Chromebook is a laptop. By definition, a laptop is\u00a0a portable computer. So, whether it runs Windows OS, macOS, or Chrome OS, it\u2019s a laptop. However, there are some unique differences between Chromebooks and other laptops.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever been standing in a store\u2019s laptop section\u2014or worse, trying to browse online\u2014you know that there are seemingly endless options to choose from. There are different brands, spec combinations, and even laptop styles within a single brand. One of the questions you might find yourself asking is why some laptops earn the title of Chromebook when they look the same as ones that don\u2019t have Chromebook in their title. Here\u2019s your answer.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout this post, I\u2019ll sometimes refer to laptops running Windows OS or macOS as \u201ctraditional laptops.\u201d This is because these are the laptops we\u2019re traditionally familiar with, and writing out \u201claptops running Windows OS or macOS\u201d every time will get annoying for you and me.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chromebooks_Have_Different_Operating_Systems_Than_Other_Laptops\"><\/span>Chromebooks Have Different Operating Systems Than Other Laptops<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The biggest difference between a Chromebook and a traditional laptop\u2014or a laptop running Windows or macOS\u2014is the operating system. Any time you see a device marketed as a Chromebook, you\u2019ll know it\u2019s running Chrome OS, which is a minimalist Linux-based operating system created by Google. That said, a Chromebook <i>can\u00a0<\/i>also accurately be called a\u00a0laptop.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-123132\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/07\/0a15afc4.png\" alt=\"A laptop running Chrome OS\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Google<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>However, the opposite is not true. Not all laptops are Chromebooks. In fact, most laptops run Windows OS, macOS, or more rarely, a Linux-based OS. So then, why do people talk about Chromebooks and laptops like they\u2019re two separate devices? Well, since Chromebooks are pretty new\u2014the first ones by Acer and Samsung were released in 2011\u2014people think of them as a different device than the laptops that already dominated the market.<\/p>\n<p>The first Windows laptop was released in the early 1980s, while the first\u00a0MacBook was released in 2006, which was only five years prior to the launch of Chromebooks. But these laptops were seen as a portable extension of their older desktop brothers rather than a new device because they ran the same operating system. Whereas Chromebooks running this newfangled operating system called Chrome OS felt unique and was separated from the \u201claptop\u201d term because of it.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Windows_or_macOS_Laptops_Are_Generally_More_Expensive\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Windows or macOS Laptops Are Generally More Expensive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For the most part, Chromebooks are more affordable than Windows or macOS laptops, but that\u2019s not always the case. There are premium Chromebooks around $1000, like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/shop-links.co\/link\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fsamsung-galaxy-13-3-4k-ultra-hd-touch-screen-chromebook-intel-core-i5-8gb-memory-256gb-ssd-mercury-gray%2F6398119.p%3F&amp;publisher_slug=reviewgeek&amp;exclusive=1&amp;u1=121728&amp;article_name=What%26%238217%3Bs+the+Difference+Between+Laptops+and+Chromebooks%3F&amp;article_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reviewgeek.com%2F121728%2Fwhats-the-difference-between-laptops-and-chromebooks%2F\">Samsung\u2019s Galaxy 13.3-inch Chromebook, or super inexpensive options, like Lenovo\u2019s Chromebook 3 model. All in all, that\u2019s a pretty wide range of prices\u2014but Windows and macOS laptops have an even bigger range.<\/p>\n<p>A budget laptop is usually around $250-300\u2014like this 14-inch option from ASUS\u2014unless you can find one on a special sale or promotion. While there are more high-end laptops around $2-3,000, it\u2019s not rare to find options over $4,000, like the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Apple-MacBook-16-inch-10%E2%80%91core-32%E2%80%91core\/dp\/B09R34VZP6?tag=lsmedia-11672-20\">2021 Apple MacBook Pro<\/a> or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/MSI-WE76-Workstation-i9-11980HK-Fingerprint\/dp\/B095BPCMKC?tag=lsmedia-11672-20\">MSI\u2019s WE76 Mobile Workstation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s such a massive difference between the price range for Chromebooks versus laptops running Windows or macOS. The reason? Hardware\u2014or lack thereof.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Want_Powerful_Specs_Dont_Get_a_Chromebook\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Want Powerful Specs? Don\u2019t Get a Chromebook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because Chromebooks rely on cloud storage and web-based programs, there\u2019s not much going on internally. A Chromebook usually lacks an SSD, relying solely on cloud storage or adding some extra via a microSD card, and has <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techcenturion.com\/ddr4-vs-lpddr4x\">LPDDR4X RAM<\/a> rather than DDR4, which saves space and costs less. However, this makes Chromebooks incapable of running games, powerful programs, or really any app that can\u2019t be downloaded from the Google Play Store.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135260\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/10\/397970a0.jpg\" alt=\"A laptop computer dismantled for repair on internal equipment.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Nirat.pix\/Shutterstock.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On the other hand, laptops have a more bulky build that can fit larger components\u2014an SSD, cooling fans, and sometimes a dedicated GPU\u2014catering to local storage needs and giving the user more overall power. More internal hardware is the reason most laptops are heavier than Chromebooks and, as mentioned above, more expensive. Laptops vary greatly in price because manufacturers have the option to choose between a 512 GB SSD and a 2 TB SSD, for example, without changing the space required in the laptop\u2019s build.<\/p>\n<p>This ability to swap out internals is also what makes finding the perfect laptop more difficult than finding the perfect Chromebook. While some Chromebooks may come with more RAM or more local storage than others, they all have extremely similar specs. As long as you know what to expect with the Chromebook experience, it\u2019s hard to be disappointed with any Chromebook you buy, even if you just bought it blindly.<\/p>\n<p>With a laptop purchase, you have to be more diligent about inspecting what\u2019s inside and figuring out if it\u2019s powerful enough for your specific needs. The amount and type of RAM and storage, brand and generation of CPU, a dedicated versus integrated GPU, screen size and resolution\u2014you\u2019ll see wildly different combinations of these specs and spend more time balancing desired specs and budget before making your final decision.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quality_Performance_Is_Relative\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">Quality Performance Is Relative<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you simply want the most powerful laptop you can get, you\u2019re probably looking for a laptop powered by Windows OS or macOS. These traditional laptops are more capable of delivering enough power to handle whatever you want to use them for\u2014video games, downloaded programs, or serious tab hoarding problems\u2014because of the internal specs. Even the weakest internal specs of a traditional laptop are probably more powerful than those of a Chromebook.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-134742 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/10\/b6e3114d.jpg\" alt=\"call of duty warzone running on a razer gaming laptop\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/vc\/0df627a9-ddba-4813-a691-bc4323845557.__CR0,0,1464,600_PT0_SX1464_V1___.jpg?tag=lsmedia-11672-20\" data-credittext=\"Razer\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media\/vc\/0df627a9-ddba-4813-a691-bc4323845557.__CR0,0,1464,600_PT0_SX1464_V1___.jpg?tag=lsmedia-11672-20\">Razer<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>But how well a laptop performs depends on what you need out of it. If you need to be able to check and send emails, browse the web, stream content, and access cloud-based programs, a Chromebook is plenty capable of delivering enough power, and therefore performing well. For a lot of people, especially students, Chromebooks are the perfect little companion.<\/p>\n<p>You know your needs best. The most highly-rated Chromebook on Amazon\u2019s or Best Buy\u2019s website might get a poor review from you simply because it\u2019s not able to handle your multitasking needs. Think about how you intend to use your future laptop, and that should help you decide whether you want to go with Windows OS, macOS, or Chrome OS.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_Might_Be_Difficult_to_Download_Certain_Software_on_Chromebooks\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_4\">It Might Be Difficult to Download Certain Software on Chromebooks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you know there are certain apps or programs you need to access on your laptop, be sure to check their availability on a Chromebook before getting too far in your search. While there are quite a few programs that aren\u2019t compatible with Chrome OS, the two biggest activities you can\u2019t typically do on a Chromebook are play downloaded games or digitally edit photos or videos.<\/p>\n<p>The most popular video game digital distribution service for laptops is Steam, which can only be downloaded on laptops running Windows OS, macOS, or the Debian Linux distribution and its variants, like Ubuntu. Even though Chrome OS is a Linux-based system, it\u2019s not compatible, and even if it was, you don\u2019t have nearly enough local storage to handle downloading any game from Steam.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135262\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/10\/94c26c32.jpg\" alt=\"Woman editing digital photos on laptop computer.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/woman-editing-digital-photos-on-laptop-1973292644\">Kaspars Grinvalds\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Adobe Photoshop is the go-to pick for many when it comes to photo editing, and it can\u2019t be downloaded to a laptop running Chrome OS. However, a web-based version of Adobe Photoshop\u2014which can run on Chrome OS\u2014recently launched for Canadian users and is supposed to be released in other countries soon.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of running downloaded software, like Steam or Adobe Photoshop, Chromebooks rely on the internet, Google\u2019s cloud-based apps, and other apps you can download from the Google Play Store. However, some Android apps from the Google Play Store don\u2019t mesh well with the larger screens on Chromebooks. This is getting better over time as app developers and Chromebooks improve, but it\u2019s still a prevalent issue worth mentioning.<\/p>\n<p>For people with a Google Account, adjusting to Chromebook life is super simple because you can easily use their suite of tools, including Docs, Sheets, Keep, Slides, and more. Plus, you can also play around with Linux apps. The variety of Linux apps is definitely less when compared to Windows and macOS apps, but it still gives you more options than just what you find in the Google Play Store.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chromebooks_Often_Have_a_Longer_Battery_Life\"><\/span>Chromebooks Often Have a Longer Battery Life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-123551 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/07\/4444b4ba.jpg\" alt=\"Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 right side of keyboard and taskbar\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Sarah Chaney \/ Review Geek\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Sarah Chaney \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Because they don\u2019t have a lot going on inside specs-wise, Chromebooks have a better battery life than other laptops. Generally speaking, Chromebooks have an average battery life of 8 to 10 hours, though some can last much longer, at around 13 hours or more. If you\u2019re streaming a TV show on Netflix, your battery will drain faster than if you\u2019re browsing the internet or writing a paper.<\/p>\n<p>Some laptops have an extremely short battery life of two to three hours, but most modern laptops can last between six to eight hours on a single charge. Similarly, if you\u2019re playing video games or running an intense program, your battery will drain faster than when you\u2019re checking your email or doing some online shopping.<\/p>\n<p>That said, laptop batteries are getting better every day, just like smartphone batteries. My <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/116641\/lenovo-yoga-9i-laptop-review-the-best-2-in-1-companion\/\">Lenovo Yoga 9i laptop can easily last 12 to 14 hours in between charges, so it\u2019s possible to get a laptop with a battery capacity that matches a Chromebook, but it\u2019ll cost you.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_Can_Now_Use_Chromebooks_Online_and_Offline\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_6\">You Can Now Use Chromebooks Online and Offline<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135263\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/10\/96e3d2a3.jpg\" alt=\"An HP educational edition chromebook.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">CC Photo Labs\/Shutterstock.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One of the downsides to owning a Chromebook used to be that you needed a constant internet connection, whereas traditional laptops could be used whenever. Luckily, this is no longer the case\u2014at least, not all the time. You can enable Google\u2019s suite of apps\u2014Docs, Sheets, and so on\u2014to function offline, but nothing will be saved until you have a solid internet connection again.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a slight catch, though. In order to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/drive\/answer\/2375012\">enable this offline editing and viewing access<\/a>, you have to be online. 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