Chromebook Can't Be Hacked---Right?
I finally got a Chromebook on advice from broker and use it only for financial transactions. My understanding is that hackers cannot install keystroke readers on the chromebook to steal passwords. C...
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As a Chromebook user I just wanted to point out that the powerwash function only impacts the device. Not your files stored in the cloud. Any file stored locally on the Chrombook will be deleted.
There is a file system built into the Chromebook that will allow you to store files. In 2 year I have never came close to hitting the 16 gb internal storage limit. Everything I do on that computer is based in the cloud.
Speaking of cloud storage, a multi cloud storage platform approach seems to be favored by some. I tend to use Drop box, Google Drive, and even iCloud drive from time to time. I write my sermons (I'm a Pastor) in Google Docs and then download them to my Docs app on my iPad. The Docs app is superior for speaking from a manuscript than anything I have found. I still have the ability to make some last minute changes to the manuscript if needed but I can't accidentally go into editing mode while presenting. Super easy to use.
I have laptops that run OS X Sierra, Windows 7 (Can't convince me that Win 10 is an actual improvement), and Chrome OS.
As an unfortunate person whose information was stolen from the credit bureau hack a few weeks ago... My Computers platform security is the least of my worries.
Seriously, a Data breech is something that we all are more in danger of than a single targeted hack on an individual.
Social Engineering is the most common now, people send emails that sounds like they were written by a 4 year old saying they are with Bank of America and need to verify your account information... Thats how people get ripped off.
Anyway, I digress.
OP... Run the ChromeBook . Its a great OS for what it is. Be smart with your info. Try to use sites that are secure (https vs http), use strong passwords. And put a sticker over your web cam ;)
Thanks!
Jeremiah
There is a file system built into the Chromebook that will allow you to store files. In 2 year I have never came close to hitting the 16 gb internal storage limit. Everything I do on that computer is based in the cloud.
Speaking of cloud storage, a multi cloud storage platform approach seems to be favored by some. I tend to use Drop box, Google Drive, and even iCloud drive from time to time. I write my sermons (I'm a Pastor) in Google Docs and then download them to my Docs app on my iPad. The Docs app is superior for speaking from a manuscript than anything I have found. I still have the ability to make some last minute changes to the manuscript if needed but I can't accidentally go into editing mode while presenting. Super easy to use.
I have laptops that run OS X Sierra, Windows 7 (Can't convince me that Win 10 is an actual improvement), and Chrome OS.
As an unfortunate person whose information was stolen from the credit bureau hack a few weeks ago... My Computers platform security is the least of my worries.
Seriously, a Data breech is something that we all are more in danger of than a single targeted hack on an individual.
Social Engineering is the most common now, people send emails that sounds like they were written by a 4 year old saying they are with Bank of America and need to verify your account information... Thats how people get ripped off.
Anyway, I digress.
OP... Run the ChromeBook . Its a great OS for what it is. Be smart with your info. Try to use sites that are secure (https vs http), use strong passwords. And put a sticker over your web cam ;)
Thanks!
Jeremiah
