If there's one factor that can slow a Chromebook down - not to mention open the door to unnecessary data sharing - it's having the system overloaded with apps and extensions you don't actually need. Step 1: Uninstall unnecessary Chrome apps and extensions Time required: 3 minutes Take a few minutes now to go through these steps, then rest easy all year knowing your Chromebook is running at its best and ready to handle whatever tasks (and maybe even soft objects) you throw its way. And they don't take long at all to power through. So let me share a little secret with you: Despite Chrome OS's minimal-upkeep nature, there are some things you can do to clean up your Chromebook, clear out its clutter, and keep it primed for optimal productivity (and/or procrastination - equally important, as far as I'm concerned).

Plus, you have impeccable tastes in tech-related reading material (clearly). You like knowing your tech is always in tip-top shape. By and large, things 'just work' - like, for real.īut hey, you're a proactive person.

There's no antivirus software to fret over, either, and little in the way of complicated settings or compatibility concerns. Google's Chrome OS operating system updates itself silently and automatically - as do most of the core apps associated with the platform - and it doesn't get gunked up and slowed down over time, as traditional operating systems tend to do. As far as computers go, Chromebooks are almost shockingly low-maintenance.

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