Chromebooks are fast, secure, easy to use and now on offer with cashback on selected models at Currys

Date:
Fri, 10 Dec 2021 09:49:05 +0000

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If youre on the hunt for a new laptop or are fed up with your current PC or MacBook then you might want to consider a Chromebook.

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If youre on the hunt for a new laptop or are fed up with your current PC or MacBook, perhaps because its getting long in the tooth, and feels sluggish these days then you might want to consider a Chromebook. There are a number of compelling reasons to do so, as well explore here, and if any of these points resonate with you, the good news is that Currys has some seriously
good offers on Chromebooks, not to mention extra cashback if you buy selected high-performance models.

For the uninitiated, Chromebooks are laptops powered by Googles Chrome OS (rather than Windows, or macOS). They are designed to be slick and fast machines simply because Googles operating system is built from the ground-up to be streamlined, and as a result Chromebooks can reflect that in their
price tag because they dont need particularly powerful hardware to run at a great speed. These powerful laptops can be extremely affordable indeed.

Other major positives for Chromebooks include that theyre very easy to use, and perhaps most importantly of all, they are also built not just for speed, but for security, with built-in virus protection, preventing the likes of malware from compromising your device and your data and no costly add-ons
that you have to buy.

Third, theyre also designed to be helpful, making your life easier. Login directly with your Google account, and your Gmail, Google Docs, Google Photos and Google Play account are automatically synced, meaning Chromebooks are
easy to use with tonnes of apps and content ready to download from Google Play.

Lets break all this down in a bit more detail. Super-secure laptops

On the security front, Chromebooks boast layers of protective measures to
keep you safe, and that starts with the very way these devices work at a nuts-and-bolts level with software. They run any app in a sandbox, which is
an isolated container, so if there is anything amiss with the application in question, its kept away from the rest of the system.

Secure boot technology further ensures that a Chromebook checks for any possible compromise right from when its switched on, and Chrome OS automatically takes care of any software updates to ensure that everything is up-to-date and that means better security, of course, because all the latest patches and fixes are always in place.

In short, you dont have to worry about Chromebook security as all this
happens seamlessly in the background, with no effort required. This allows
you to simply get on with what you want to do with the Chromebook, rather
than fretting about possible vulnerabilities and the like.

All this is part of the user-friendly design of these Chrome OS-powered laptops, and this simplicity is a theme carried through the whole Chromebook experience. When it comes to setting up a Chromebook, for example, thats a breeze: when first starting the machine, all you need to do is sign into your Google Account, and all your related preferences, Chrome browser bookmarks, passwords, wifi passwords and extensions, plus files stored in Google Drive will be linked across to the device. Easy to use and speedy too

Whats more, beyond setup, Chrome OS is designed to be very simple to use, and the desktop interface is clean and clear. The Everything Button is on hand
and can be tapped to give you quick access to search for an app, a file, or a particular system setting, pulling up the most likely suggested results (from the device, and the web) as you type. If its ease of use you want, then Chromebooks really score here.

Another strong suit is the sheer speed of a Chromebook. When you open these laptops, because the OS is so lightweight, it boots up in mere seconds you definitely wont be doing any thumb-twiddling and looking at a black screen or spinning circle wondering when youll get to the desktop. Using apps is similarly snappy, and whats more, over time, Chrome OS is not an operating system that will bog down itll continue to run speedily and slickly.

A further argument in favour of Chromebooks is the sterling levels of battery longevity that these devices offer as a rule, with a typical battery life of up to 12 hours (thats claimed longevity, and it will naturally vary between devices, and also depending on what its used for).

And finally, it would be remiss not to mention the software ecosystem for Chromebooks as a major boon. The curated Google Play store has a huge array
of apps available for download, and that includes not just serious stuff of course Googles office suite is integrated with Chromebooks, or you can use Microsofts Office web apps when online but lots of games, and even apps for streaming services such as Netflix and Disney Plus. Whether its work or play, a Chromebook has you covered. Claim 50 to 150 cashback on selected
Chromebooks

Chromebooks can be very affordable, as weve already mentioned, but the bonus at the moment is that those buying a Chromebook from select retailers, one of which is Currys, between 1st December and 24th December can benefit from cashback.

Disclaimer: Limited cashback offers available. Cashback only applies to selected models with a final purchase price (including any available
discounts or offers) of 349+.

Exactly how much cashback buyers in the UK and Republic of Ireland will get depends on the cost of the Chromebook.

For a machine priced from 349 (or 349) to 499.99 (or 499.99), youll get 50 (50) cashback. For a device that costs from 500 to 699.99 (500 to 699.99),
you will receive 75 (75) cashback, and any machine costing 700 (700) or more will mean 150 (150) cashback.

If youre looking for a new Chromebook, then a laptop which is secure, fast, and supremely user-friendly, not to mention easy to switch over to from a Windows PC or MacBook its a great time to hop on over to Currys and check
out the various competitively priced models available with a nice chunk of cashback as a cherry on top.



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