While Neverware licenses CloudReady to schools for a fee, individual users can download the software for free. As The Verge points out, these new laptops running Chrome aren’t Chromebooks in name, as Google and its partners have exclusive use of that trademark. Users have the option to use it as their sole operating system or to dual boot it along with Windows or OS X. MORE: Best Chromebooks Available Now Chrome will be a significantly lighter load on your computer than OS X or Windows, so you can expect to see performance improvements. As The Verge stated in its report, though, hardware problems can’t be fixed with a change in OS – if your battery is performing poorly, like their’s was, it’s something you’ll just have to live with. If you want to try installing CloudReady, you can find the free download here.
10 Things You Need To Know About Chrome OSHow to Use Your Chromebook: Tips and How-TosShould I Buy a Chromebook? Buying Guide and Advice
