Ditching the Windows Bloat. Sometimes, Windows is just more trouble than it’s worth. A Chrome OS machine is brilliant if all you do is live in a browser, but it’s a total disaster if you need specific desktop software. I’ve analysed the latest Chromebooks to see which ones have the build quality to last and which ones are just cheap plastic toys. It’s about finding the right tool for a fast and secure life online without the constant “blue screens of death.”