How OS Flex is different from Chrome OS; here's all you need to know

Google has recently annoucned Chrome OS Flex, a web-based operating system that provides fast access to web applications and virtualization. It has same code base and release cence as Chrome OS, but provides some particular vantages over its predecessor. lighter and faster Chrome OS Flex helps users to utilize ir outdated computers by turning m into Chromebooks. However, what is difference between Chrome OS and Chrome OS Flex? Keep reing to know more about Chrome OS Flex vs Chrome OS. 

In a blog post dated February 15, 2022, Google announced Chrome OS Flex for PCs and Macs. Thomas Riedl, Director of Product, Enterprise and Education says that "Chrome OS Flex is a new, free-to-downlo operating system from Google. Built for businesses and schools, it's fully compatible with Google's powerful cloud-based management." ding to it, Riedl says that "Chrome OS Flex modernizes device you alrey own, allowing you to experience benefits of Chrome OS on PCs and Macs."

Chrome OS Flex vs Chrome OS: Differences explained

• While Chrome OS is exclusively available for Chromebooks, Chrome OS Flex can be downloed and installed on any computer with Windows or macOS.  
• Chrome OS devices contain a Google security chip that helps to protect system but Chrome OS Flex devices do not as OS is downloable on third-party systems. 
• Chrome OS devices directly manage ir updates while Chrome OS Flex updates are provided by original equipment manufacturers. 
• One of biggest differences and downside to Chrome OS Flex is that it does not support Android applications or Google Play.
• Since Chrome OS Flex is installed on devices that do not have a similar layout as those of Chrome OS devices, some shortcuts might not work while using Chrome OS Flex. 
• Yet anor disvantage of Chrome OS Flex is that it does not support fingerprint reers, face recognition cameras, stylus and or pen-related inputs, and CD/DVD drives. 

Overall, Chrome OS Flex can be looked upon as a lighter operating system than tritional Windows and macOS which can help users in reusing ir outdated devices. However, since Chrome OS Flex will be available on devices that are not manufactured according to standards of Chromebook, re are some functionalities of a Chrome OS that will not be available on systems with Chrome OS Flex.