By Tim Hardwick, MacRumors
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.
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.
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.
Learn more – read the full story at MacRumors.com:
https://www.macrumors.com/2022/02/16/google-turn-old-mac-into-chromebook/
