While Chromebooks have more limited offline use and app support than Windows, their strengths can outweigh these limitations for some use cases. Having owned and used devices running both operating systems, I've found that Chromebooks outshine their Windows counterparts in several key areas.

Most people only consider Windows or macOS when looking at laptops, with a smattering of ChromeOS thrown in for good measure. However, the next time you configure a laptop before purchase, you might just see the option to buy it with Linux pre-installed.

If you're looking for an easy upgrade for your aging laptop, boosting the RAM is your best bet. In fact, it’s likely your only upgrade option, aside from adding more storage. That’s why I decided to upgrade mine, and the results were surprising.