Given the way most of us access information online, Google has definitely become a verb. How much do we actually use it? According to Alexa.com, an online analytics website, Google is the number one most visited website in the world. Most of us just use Google for their online search engine, less of us know that you can create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. In fact just by having a Google account, you get access to Google Search, Google Maps, YouTube, Google Play Store, Google News, Gmail, Drive, Google Calendar, Google+, Google Translate, Google Photos, Google Play Music, Google Shopping, Google Wallet, Google Finance, Google Books, Google Contacts, and Google Hangouts just to name a few. Believe me, Google offers many other services to its users.

When most of us think of laptops, we think of one of two companies: Microsoft and Apple. Not many of us would also think Google. Not only does Google design their own smartphones —

“Chromebooks were created for what matters most. Packed with your favorite Google apps, they’re easy to use and offer outstanding battery life.¹ Chromebooks start up quickly and update automatically.² Plus, all your photos, music, and documents are stored safely on Google Drive. So, everything’s ready to go when you are.”

What they’re saying here is that all of the numerous services that Google users take advantage of are baked into these computers. Six more things to keep in mind:

1. The overwhelming majority of Google’s services are web based.

You MUST have an internet connection in order to use the majority of the services.

2. Android apps will soon be able to run on Chromebooks.

Users will soon be able to run the same apps on their computers that they do on their smart devices.

3. Mostly, all of your personal files and information is stored in the cloud and not on your Chromebook.

Google uses their cloud services for storage instead of including onboard storage.

4. Chromebooks are a lot more simplified than your average computer.

The operating system is very much app based, like a mobile device.

5. Chromebooks are very affordable.

Most range from just under $200 to the low $1000 range, so they offer fair prices for everyone.

6. All the security you need is built in.

There is no need for extra security protection software.

The next time you’re in the market for a new laptop for school, leisure, entertainment, or business, consider a Google Chromebook, baked with all the Google deliciousness you love.