Chromebooks protect you against some categories of malware, but they also add a dependency on the internet and giving Google tracking data. While it is hard to

Chromebooks protect you against some categories of malware, but they also add a dependency on the internet and giving Google tracking data. While it is hard to quantify these costs, they do exist and should be considered. In particular, requiring the internet is a huge risk which may require even more shutdowns in the future if the internet ever goes down.