Chromebooks, delightful little laptops that promise fast boot and no maintenance, have been with us for well over a decade.

I recently had a friend ask my recommendation about buying a new laptop. She was looking at some display models at a big box store and she wanted to know more about Chromebooks, which were cheaper.

Q: I’m considering a Chromebook as my travel computer; how are they with video conferencing? A: Since their debut in 2011, Chromebooks have steadily evolved, addressing limitations that initially made ...