GoKawiilOld Chromebooks can be repurposed via Linux installs or built-in Crostini feature
Aging Chromebooks that no longer perform well can still serve useful purposes rather than being discarded. By installing Linux, users can turn them into file or media servers running apps like Plex or Jellyfin, or into dedicated retro gaming machines using the Batocera emulator suite. Alternatively, ChromeOS's built-in Linux feature, Crostini, lets users run a Linux virtual machine without replacing the operating system, though with more limited performance.