Jul 15, 2022 10:41:00

Official release of 'Chrome OS Flex' that restores old PCs and Macs to crisp operation

Google has officially released the OS ' ChromeOS Flex ' that can be installed on PCs and Macs. Like Chrome OS, ChromeOS Flex can do most of the work in the cloud, so it can work even on older PCs where the latest apps are slow.

Get ChromeOS Flex for PC or Mac-Chrome Enterprise

https://chromeenterprise.google/os/chromeosflex/

Get ready to flex this summer: ChromeOS Flex is now ready to scale broadly to PCs and Macs | Google Cloud Blog
https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/chrome-enterprise/chromeos-flex-ready-to-scale-to-pcs-and-macs

Like Chrome OS, ChromeOS Flex features lightweight operation using cloud services such as Gmail and Google Docs. When using cloud services, if the network is stable, it is possible to perform various tasks smoothly regardless of the performance of the PC. In addition, Google also cites short startup time and setting synchronization function as advantages.

ChromeOS Flex is compatible with 295 different devices at the time of writing the article. If you check the list of compatible devices , you can see that it is also compatible with Apple devices such as iMac and MacBook.

When installing ChromeOS Flex on your device, all you have to do is prepare a USB storage. The installation procedure is explained in detail on the following page.

Prepare for installation-Chrome OS Flex Help
https://support.google.com/chromeosflex/answer/11552529

Also, if you are a company or organization using ChromeOS Flex, you are required to apply from the application form located at the bottom of the page below.

Get ChromeOS Flex for PC or Mac-Chrome Enterprise
https://chromeenterprise.google/os/chromeosflex/

In addition, ChromeOS Flex and ChromeOS have the same underlying technology and management system, but ChromeOS Flex 'Cannot use Verified Boot because the device does not have a Google security chip (supports secure boot)' 'BIOS There are restrictions such as 'automatic update of UEFI firmware is not possible' and 'CD drive and fingerprint authentication function may not be available'.