A:AnswerNo, this machine comes pre loaded with Windows 11 in S mode. It can be switched out of S mode to regular Windows 11, or you can install a linux distribution, but it cannot run Android/Chrome OS (what a Chromebook uses).
A:AnswerYes, according to the Asus specs, external optical drives can be used. They would most likely have to be compatible with Windows 11, and would connect via USB.
A:AnswerStandard partitions include system and recovery. System is the bulk of the memory, but upgrading to a larger SSD (m.2) is recommended and accessing through the back cover is easy with just some philips screws.
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