Chrome OS Flex announced for PC and Mac users, will get Chromebook features

Google has introduced a new version of Chrome OS for older PC and Mac users, called Chrome OS Flex. The new version is built on the same code base as Chrome OS and will be released alongside software available for Chromebooks and other Chrome OS machines. The new operating system allows users to use some of the features of Chrome OS, including background updates, sandboxing, web apps, and Android phone notification syncing. According to the company, users will be able to download an early version of Chrome OS Flex on their computers or run it via a live USB.

Blog Post In 2018, Google has given information about the new free-to-download Chrome OS Flex operating system, which is built for businesses and schools. According to Google, like Chrome OS, this new operating system gives access to web apps and virtualization, gets boosted quickly and provides the facility of background system upgrades. Chrome OS Flex also offers sandboxing and proactive security against viruses, ransomware, etc. The company says that ChromeOS Flex is instantly deployed via USB stick and after logging in, the user’s cloud profile, settings, bookmarks and policies are also synced.

Chrome OS Flex gives users access to cross-platform features like the official Chrome browser, Google Assistant, and notification syncing with Android devices.

Google says that users can try out the early access version of Chrome OS Flex right away if they have a compatible PC or Mac computer and an empty USB drive. However, users will have to fill out a form and make sure their devices are certified models before downloading the new operating system. List whether included in or not.

-First go to the Chrome web store in Windows, macOS or Chrome OS.

-Now Chromebook Recovery Utility Search for and download the extension.

-Now launch the Chromebook Recovery Utility extension and click on Get Started.

-Then choose Select a model from a list, Select a manufacturer or Select a product.

– Click Continue and then insert the USB drive.

-Now select your USB then click on Continue and go to Create now.

Users can then boost the live version of Chrome OS Flex from a USB drive without risking their system. Additionally, they can also install the OS on a PC or Mac permanently. However, Google says that this is an early access version of the OS and some instability may be experienced.