Chromebooks have come a long way in terms of technology. From basic internet applications, Chromebooks took the face of efficient laptops for personal and professional usage. They are simple, inexpensive, and portable devices that can do just about what regular laptops can do. Yet there are a lot of misconceptions about them that surface on the internet for all the wrong reasons. Unfortunately, such myths affect many people's decisions and stop them from considering it as an option. So let's look up some common myths and try to get the truth out. 

Myth 1: Chromebooks are nothing beyond the internet: 

Truth: It would have been true if said a decade ago. However, times have changed, and so have Chromebooks. Now you can run as many apps with or without an internet connection. You can check mail and access docs on Google Drive. However, in these cases, the emails you want to send or changes you make to the doc won't get processed without the internet. But, all these you can't do on other devices as well. So you see? It doesn't make any significant difference when you choose a Chromebook. It's also reasonably priced. 

Myth 2: Chromebooks Aren't Compatible with Most Games

Truth: Chromebooks now have decent graphics, so they have improved their gaming space. The most recent Chromebook model supports all Android games. Plus, with the introduction of Chromebooks for cloud gaming, you can play AAA games without needing a high-end gaming setup. Just make sure your system has the right specs. After a good night's sleep, you'll be ready to play almost any game.

Myth 3: Chromebooks aren't well powered 

Truth: This is a common myth that started way back when Chromebooks got launched. Today's models are much more improved with the increased functionality of the operating system. Chrome OS, which is the Chromebook operating system, utilizes less hardware. As a result, these devices provide basic functionality at a low cost. However, lower hardware requirements don't impact their performance. They continue to perform well, even better than their counterparts' devices. 

Myth 4: Chromebooks Aren't Well Devised: 

Truth: That was a thing of the past. The latest Chromebooks power up quickly and offer 6–8 hours of battery life. In terms of storage, Chromebooks' internal storage is still small, but the introduction of the cloud has considerably improved the performance of Chromebooks. Now, they pick up instantly and rarely crash. 

Regarding the performance of Chromebooks, it varies with the price. The features you would get in a £500 model may not be available in a £200 one. But the best thing is that even the high-end models of Chromebook cost way less than Windows and MAC models. 

Myth 5: Chromebooks Aren't Safe: 

Truth: It's a fact that in this world of digitization, every device that uses the Internet is prone to hacking. However, considering the safety aspect, Chromebooks come with multi-layer protection to ensure your data is safe. Through automatic updates, Google assures the device is well-safe against malware attacks. Also, each website and app goes through sandboxes to prevent threats. These security features make Chromebooks more secure than their counterparts. 

Chromebooks can be your best companion, provided you allow them to be. Don't let these myths be the benchmark. Research for yourself and decide what is right.