Google offers a free, lightweight operating system that essentially turns any machine into a Chromebook. It's a great way to keep an aging computer in service longer.

It’s not pleasant seeing a once-beloved laptop (or desktop) computer slowly slide into obsolescence as it gets too old and tired to keep up with the demands of modern-day computing, but Google has now ...

Soon youou won’t need a dedicated Chrome OS-powered device, like a Chromebook, to run Google’s desktop operating system. Google has announced an early access program called Chrome OS Flex that will ...

October 14, 2025, marks the end of support and security updates for the Home and Pro versions of Windows 10. That means it's also the end of official guaranteed feature and security updates for ...

For now, Google is marketing Chrome OS Flex for businesses and schools. When he's not battling bugs and robots in Helldivers 2, Michael is reporting on AI, satellites, cybersecurity, PCs, and tech ...

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Chromebook runs on Chrome OS which is similar to Google Chrome browser. It is a low-cost alternative to traditional laptops. It is mainly used to run web applications. It boots much faster than ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Barry Collins is a tech journalist writing about PCs, Macs and games. Google has released Chrome OS Flex, a version of its ...

When Google first revealed the Chrome OS launcher for Windows in February, it was a blatant attempt to blur the line between operating systems. It turns out, however, that Google had a far more ...