Chrome OS Flex | The Absolute UPGRADE That You Wanted in 2022!
Chrome OS Flex | The Absolute UPGRADE That You Wanted in 2022!
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Chrome OS Flex is a NEW and superfast, Linux-based operating system created by Google. It is a web-first system meaning it focuses on working with web applications. Google’s Chrome browser is the central element of this operating system. Chrome OS Flex, is a completely different way of using a computer. It is a simple, fast, and secure operating system that is designed for the modern, always-connected world. It’s just brilliant. You don’t worry about updates, battery life, or your files with Chrome OS.
Rather You work faster, play better and this amazing experience is now available right on Your computers with Chrome OS Flex.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:02 What is Chrome OS Flex
1:55 User Interface
4:57 Performance
6:50 Apps
8:07 Linux Apps
9:15 Entertainment and Games
10:34 Advantages and Disadvantages
11:45 Who should use Chrome OS Flex
12:49 Differences between Chrome OS and Chrome OS Flex
14:14 Installation
15:14 My Personal Thoughts
Questions:
Is Chrome OS Flex free?
Yes. Chrome OS Flex is Free to download and use.
What is Chrome OS Flex?
Chrome OS Flex is a lightweight, cloud centric operating system for macs and PCs.
Can you get Google Play on Chrome OS Flex?
No.
Is Google Drive available on Chrome OS Flex?
Yes. Google Drive is available on Chrome OS Flex
What is the difference between Google Chrome and Chrome OS?
Android Apps are available on Chrome OS but not available on Chrome OS Flex.
Content
0.24 -> This is the all-new Chrome OS Flex. Google
has finally brought its cloud-centric,
5.68 -> superfast OS from its Chromebooks to PCs and
Macs, but with a few twists here and there.
11.68 -> I've been a long-time Chrome OS user and it's
a completely different way of using a computer.
16.96 -> Chrome OS is a simple, fast, and secure operating
system that was designed for the modern,
22.48 -> always-connected world. It's just
brilliant. You don't worry about updates,
26.72 -> battery life, or your files with Chrome OS.
Rather You work faster, play better and this
32.8 -> amazing experience is now available right
on Your computers with Chrome OS Flex.
38.24 -> So let's jump right in and see what exactly
Chrome OS Flex is. How it performs, what kind of
44.16 -> apps you can install on it, the user interface,
what advantages Chrome OS Flex brings for you,
50.4 -> how is it better than other operating systems, how
is it different from Chrome OS, Can you game on
55.92 -> it, how to install and use Chrome OS Flex. We're
answering all the questions so let's start off.
62.8 -> So what exactly is this Chrome OS Flex.
Chrome OS Flex is a fast and lightweight,
68.72 -> Linux-based operating system created
by Google. It is a web-first system,
73.12 -> meaning it focuses on working with web
applications. Google's Chrome browser
77.44 -> is the central element of this operating system.
The Chrome OS experience, which was exclusive on
83.28 -> Chromebooks till now, is made available to other
computers with this. You can download and install
88.4 -> Chrome OS Flex on your computer right now.
To give you a little context of Chrome OS,
93.44 -> it is famous for its remarkably
simple and super speedy experience.
97.68 -> And it has been very popular with nearly a 100
million Chromebooks sold in the last 3 years.
103.44 -> Chrome OS Flex has its lineage in Chrome
OS and another operating system called
108 -> CloudReady which was created by a company
called Neverware. Both of which are in turn
112.88 -> based on the Chromium OS project.
And this is the user interface
117.76 -> of the new Chrome OS Flex.
One of the enticing reasons
121.92 -> to use Chrome OS Flex is its simple,
sleek interface that is so easy to use.
127.36 -> No matter if you're coming from Windows or Mac
background, you'll feel at home here very quickly.
132.64 -> The home screen features a bottom
panel with your favorite web apps.
135.92 -> Fully customizable with drag and drop.
Then we get a system tray with important
140.64 -> system controls and notifications here. Wifi,
Bluetooth, volume, and a few other things are
146.56 -> given here and this lets you control
your system with just a few clicks.
150.64 -> Then comes the launcher. Now, this is
a masterstroke for Chrome OS Flex. This
156.4 -> launcher houses all your apps. The top section is
pinned with the last 4 files you've worked with,
161.84 -> both on this system and on your google account,
so it's really easy to get back to work.
166.88 -> In fact, this launcher reminds and
encourages you to get back to work.
171.44 -> Then the search is just amazing, We can
search for apps installed on the system,
175.92 -> search the web with google, directly jump
to our most visited and favorite websites,
180.8 -> go to certain settings directly,
and search for files on your system.
184.88 -> As you start typing, these results are
displayed and they are categorized very nicely
189.44 -> so that you can get what exactly you want.
With this search, the workflow gets so
194.32 -> much faster and personally, I know I'm more
productive on my Chromebook for certain tasks.
200.4 -> The user interface of Chrome OS has little
features that make day to day experience better.
205.52 -> Any file you download will be pinned here
on the bottom shelf for quick access.
209.76 -> Navigation, getting around the system, is
another area where Chrome OS has always
214.16 -> been superior to other operating systems.
Firstly, the trackpad is used brilliantly with
219.6 -> so many gestures available. We all use single
finger for moving the cursor, 2 fingers for
224.64 -> scrolling and zooming and options. Chrome OS Flex
has 3 finger gestures for switching between tabs,
230.56 -> and apps. Then we get 4 finger swipes for
switching between desks or workspaces.
236.24 -> While I don't really use 4 finger
swipes a lot. But I absolutely love
240.08 -> 3 finger gestures on my Chromebook. It
really makes working so much faster,
244.72 -> and I really feel more efficient at my work.
Then we also get google assistant. It wakes up on
251.36 -> ok google or hey google, and
does whatever you ask it to.
255.36 -> This makes basic tasks like checking conversion
rates, doing basic calculations, or getting some
260.48 -> quick information very convenient and quick.
It can do so much more like creating and opening
265.84 -> documents, searching and opening files from your
google drive, working with your calendar, changing
270.88 -> device settings like turning on the Bluetooth
or changing the brightness, play music, send
276.32 -> emails and so much more. Once you start using this
assistant, You're really going to appreciate it.
283.36 -> Overall, talking about the user interface,
the looks and feel of Chrome OS Flex,
288.32 -> we get a completely modern,
colorful, productivity-oriented,
292.16 -> yet really simple desktop and I can't see
anybody not falling in love with this.
297.2 -> Chrome OS is known for its super-fast
performance and that quick boot up and Chrome
301.84 -> OS Flex delivers the same snappy performance.
Chromebooks are generally inexpensive devices
307.52 -> that use very low-powered processors.
But you never see any lags or freezes.
312.48 -> I'm not exaggerating but the experience of using
a Chromebook may be better than many laptops.
318.08 -> That's mainly because Chrome OS
is very lightweight and by design,
321.84 -> responsiveness is prioritized heavily here.
We should also remember that basically,
326.56 -> Chrome browser is the only
application running here.
329.68 -> It's more complicated than that actually,
but it is the only user application running.
334.64 -> When we say responsiveness, applications open
up before we've even properly finished clicking
339.68 -> on the icon. Yeah, Chrome OS Flex is
that fast. Switching between apps,
345.52 -> tabs feels so smooth. Working with google
docs, creating presentations, watching videos,
351.6 -> everything is effortlessly fast here.
And the boot-up times are so good on all
356.08 -> my computers. Chrome OS Flex starts up and
is ready for use in less than 5 seconds if
361.68 -> installed on SSD. Hard disk drives need a bit more
time but they are amazingly fast nevertheless.
367.76 -> Now talking about the raw performance
as in benchmarks or compiling or gaming,
372.48 -> that completely depends on your hardware and I
don't really think that matters a lot as Chrome OS
377.28 -> Flex is not designed to be used for compiling the
Linux kernel or running the Witcher 3 natively.
382.8 -> I'm not saying you can't, but If you use
Chrome OS Flex for what it is intended to,
387.6 -> that is working with web applications,
you'll be more than satisfied, you'll
391.76 -> actually fall in love with how smooth it is.
Chrome OS Flex is specifically suggested for
396.4 -> older laptops and desktops by google.
This will significantly lengthen the
400.56 -> lifetime of these old computers. And even on
these, the performance is pretty impressive.
405.92 -> Overall, for performance Chrome
OS Flex scores top points.
410.32 -> Chrome OS Flex focuses on working
with web applications primarily.
414.72 -> And this is where you're in for a wild experience.
The world has gone digital, we're better connected
420.88 -> and the web is evolving rapidly. Websites are
not static pages of information anymore like the
426.56 -> early days of the internet. Today, websites are
so much more. They are used to run businesses,
432.48 -> do banking, to communicate, to edit photos and
videos. In fact, there is hardly anything left
438.32 -> for which there isn't a website. You can play
high-end games like cyberpunk 2077 online today.
444.8 -> Google has been working intensely in
bringing the power of the cloud to the user,
449.12 -> making the experience of working online more
seamless and Chrome OS Flex does this brilliantly.
455.52 -> For office, you get google docs. You can work
with word files, presentations, and excel sheets.
461.36 -> And they work offline too. Then, they're
absolutely free so that's great for students too.
466.96 -> Google obviously provide all its apps here.
Then we can install many additional applications
472.48 -> from chrome web store. We have everything
from photo and video editors to games here.
477.52 -> You get to choose from thousands of apps
across many categories. Many of these apps
481.92 -> work offline but you get the best experience on
Chrome OS Flex when connected to the internet.
487.68 -> Since Chrome OS Flex is powered by the Linux
kernel, we can install and run Linux apps here.
493.2 -> This significantly widens the domain
of what can be done on Chrome OS Flex.
498.16 -> Most Linux apps run here without any issues.
You need to enable Linux environment from
502.72 -> the settings and then you can use
the apt command to install apps.
507.28 -> We get android apps on Chrome OS, but they
are not yet available here in Flex. I hope we
512.4 -> get them in later versions as some android apps
bring fantastic functionality to Chome OS Flex.
517.84 -> Chrome OS Flex is essentially a web-centric
system and while working with web applications
522.72 -> has its minimal limitations, it definitely has
some amazing benefits too. Webapps are generally
528.56 -> more affordable. There's no installation
hassle. They work on every system with an
533.12 -> internet connection irrespective of the PC
specs. They can be used on multiple devices
538.16 -> seamlessly and the files are stored in the
cloud which in itself is a huge benefit.
543.04 -> I can talk all day about this, but you have to
experience it firsthand and then decided if it's
548.24 -> for you or not. Of course, you need to give it
some time to adjust to this style of computing.
555.12 -> Chrome OS Flex is a great system for
entertainment. For online media consumption,
560.24 -> it's pretty much the same as any other system
running a browser. Netflix, Prime, Youtube,
565.92 -> all offer the same experience here. Chrome
OS Flex gives us amazing battery life so
570.72 -> watching movies is uninterrupted and better.
Games. Well, we can game on Chrome OS Flex,
577.2 -> but it’s a tad bit different.
Chrome Web Store has some really cool games,
581.6 -> which can be fantastic time killers. Cut
the rope, free rider, Interland, swoop,
587.28 -> 8 ball pool and the list just goes on. Retro
gaming section here has some amazing entries.
593.52 -> Of course, gaming is limited here by the
underlying technology and hardware might.
598.4 -> Chrome OS was never intended or even
needed to run on powerful hardware,
602.8 -> so games are rather basic graphics-wise.
But the fun we can have is not limited.
608.32 -> Of course, you can play AAA titles here
with cloud gaming services like Stadia.
613.44 -> Cyberpunk 2077, Red Dead Redemption 2, DOOM, and
many more fantastic games are available here.
620.4 -> And since Linux apps are supported here, you can
install many Linux games here. And the interesting
625.52 -> part is, You can install Steam and steam games
too. But if you're computer is low-powered,
630.72 -> the gaming experience might not be that enjoyable.
Advantages and disadvantages
636.48 -> Both are big here. We get big advantages,
then there are some big disadvantages too.
642.16 -> We get a very lightweight, fast system.
This system is designed for productivity.
647.6 -> The battery lasts super long. Updates are
automatic and don't need any user input.
652.24 -> If you have a computer that is old and slow,
Chrome OS Flex is going to make that very usable.
657.44 -> We've already covered what makes Chrome
OS Flex an amazing computing system today.
662.24 -> Moving on to disadvantages.
You cannot install windows apps.
665.84 -> While it's absolutely possible for most
people to live without windows apps,
669.92 -> it can be a little difficult at first. And
if you need to use certain software that
674 -> are exclusive to windows, like those from Adobe,
Chrome OS Flex may not be for your main system.
680.08 -> Then You need to be always online always.
Chrome OS Flex gives us the best experience when
685.2 -> connected to the internet. Without an internet
connection, it becomes unusable very fast.
690.88 -> Chrome OS Flex is a google proprietary software.
It's not open-source in its final form.
696.16 -> True, it is based on the
Chromium OS which is open source,
699.44 -> but the final Flex version is not. Now, this
might be a deal-breaker for some people.
705.76 -> Chrome OS Flex is made for everybody and
is fantastic for the general computational
710.4 -> needs of most people. But if you have a
need for specialized software or hardware,
715.28 -> Chrome OS Flex becomes irrelevant.
That being said, Chrome OS Flex is
719.84 -> great if you have old hardware. That
is the intended primary use case.
724.64 -> Then Chrome OS Flex is just amazing for
students. Students have been the biggest
729.36 -> audience of Chromebooks as the benefits
they bring to students are phenomenal.
733.68 -> Chrome OS Flex is very good for seniors. There's
no maintenance hassle here. It cannot be broken
738.88 -> that easily and updates on its own. And it's so
easy to use with even google assistant support.
745.04 -> Then, Chrome OS Flex is fantastic
for businesses. It's free and if your
749.6 -> business software can be run in a browser,
most of which are, then Chrome OS Flex
754.08 -> makes more sense than anything else out there.
You need to give it a try, install it and use it
759.28 -> for some time. Then you can decide for sure.
At the moment, Chrome OS Flex is still in
764.48 -> developer early access so make sure
not to install it on critical systems.
769.92 -> Chrome OS and Chrome OS Flex sound the
same and look the same but there are
774.56 -> certain distinctions between the two.
Chrome OS Flex does not support Android
778.88 -> apps. Chrome OS does but the flex
version doesn't. I hope android apps
783.28 -> come here soon as certain android apps and
games are really fantastic on Chromebooks.
788.24 -> Moving on, Chromebooks are very secure as they
have dedicated hardware and technologies to
793.04 -> protect them. Chrome OS Flex too is very
secure but there are differences due to
797.52 -> the absence of google security chip.
The overall experience too may vary
802.48 -> in terms of performance and stability
between Chrome OS and Chrome OS flex.
808.24 -> First of all, Chrome OS Flex, at the time
of making this video is in early access.
813.44 -> It's for testing purposes only and should not be
deployed in critical and production environments.
818.96 -> Then, Chrome OS flex, on some hardware, it
works flawlessly, on some it has minor issues
825.2 -> and on some hardware, it's not even possible to
boot into the OS. This might change in the future.
830.96 -> Google has a certified models list where they're
going to individually certify and maintain a list
836.08 -> of models that you can use with Chrome OS Flex.
I've linked the list in the description below.
841.44 -> you can check the status of your laptop
there. Even If it's not on the list,
845.52 -> you can give it a try. you can try flex in a live
session without installing anything. So you get a
850.48 -> good idea of how Flex runs on your computer.
Okay, how do we install Chrome OS Flex.
857.12 -> Chrome OS Flex installation is extremely simple.
First, you need to install a Chrome extension
862.72 -> called Chromebook recovery utility. This works
on Mac and windows. It doesn't work on Linux.
868.96 -> Then plug in the pen drive that you want to use.
From the drop-down, select Google Chrome Flex.
877.52 -> Select this here and go. This will download
and install Chrome OS Flex on the USB Stick.
883.52 -> Then you need to restart your computer and boot
into the pen drive using boot device selection.
888.8 -> Once the pen drive boots, you can either try
Chrome OS Flex or install it. The install option
894.24 -> erases your hard disk and install Flex. That's
it. There are no other options or anything.
899.44 -> If you click on install, it just installs the OS.
While the installation is simple,
904.64 -> I would have liked more options like the
install location during installation.
908.96 -> Once installed, you can log in with your
Google account and start using Chrome OS Flex.
915.2 -> Personally, I use a Chromebook on a daily
basis and I love working on Chrome OS.
919.92 -> The benefits are real. I really enjoy
that fast and streamlined workflow.
924.56 -> But then I only use it for certain tasks. I
cannot replace my desktop with it. I'm running
930.08 -> Ubuntu and Fedora on my main system right now and
that's where a good portion of my work gets done.
935.52 -> But for most of my online work, Chrome OS it is.
To sum up things, Chrome OS Flex is a great option
942 -> for devices that are low-powered, old, and need to
be easy to manage maybe for students or seniors.
948.48 -> It's perfect for tasks like browsing the
web, checking email, and using online tools.
954.08 -> With the rise of cloud-based services, Chrome
OS Flex is the perfect operating system for
958.96 -> people that want to take advantage of the
cloud. In homes, educational institutes,
963.6 -> as well as businesses. More and more of the
software that I use are being replaced by
968.32 -> cloud services. And it's obviously because the
experience they provide is that much better.
974.16 -> Chrome OS Flex is still in early access, therefore
it is buggy on many laptops. But I have high hopes
979.76 -> for its future. I'm confident about it too.
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989.76 -> Next up, check out the all-new Peppermint OS 11,
which is yet another lightweight, high-performance
995.44 -> operating system that I really liked.
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