Google says Chrome OS Flex has the same look and feel as the Chrome OS shipped with every Chromebook, as it's built on the same code base and includes Google Assistant, the Chrome browser, and Nearby Sharing. Install Chrome OS Flex on your PCs and Macs so they are secure, boot fast, don't slow down over time, update automatically in the background, and can be managed from the cloud. The free upgrade your PCs and Macs have been waiting for. The idea is that if you have an aging Mac lying around that can't run macOS 12 Monterey, then you can install Chrome OS Flex on it using a bootable USB stick and then try out what Google's cloud-first operating system has to offer. The company is encouraging individuals, schools, and businesses to download Chrome OS Flex so they can 'easily try modern computing with cloud-based management' while extending the lifespan of older devices, thereby reducing e-waste.

Google has announced early access to Chrome OS Flex, a method of replacing the operating system on older PCs and Macs 'within minutes' to essentially turn them into Chromebooks.

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