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Keep in mind that Bluestacks uses a much older version of Android, but it still works with most apps. It’s based on Android 7, otherwise known as Nougat. This means you can install Chrome OS on old Macs and PCs, but you’ll need to check if your machine is officially compatible with CloudReady. You can also attempt to install it on a non-certified machine, but your mileage may vary. To install CloudReady, you should download the USB Maker. You’ll want to have a compatible USB stick with 8GB or more. CloudReady won’t work with Sandisk drives, so avoid those. Once you’ve got the USB stick set up with CloudReady, you can turn your Mac off. Plug in the USB stick and hold option when turning your Mac on. You can also attempt to install CloudReady in a virtual machine, but it’s not officially supported. Unfortunately, popular VM app VirtualBox won’t work properly with CloudReady due to graphics compatibility issues. CloudReady recommends installing a version of VMware.

Chrome OS vs Windows vs macOSĪlthough Chrome OS has come a long way since its launch, we cannot deny that Windows and macOS are older, more mature, and highly flexible operating systems right now. For starters, Virtual Machines allow you to run a virtual OS inside a computer. You can also run Windows by buying and installing Parallels, virtualization software that can run Windows on Chrome OS. You can enable Linux in Chromebook settings and use Debian’s apt to install Linux programs.

Unfortunately, there’s no Microsoft Office Suite on Chrome OS, but you can try installing the same using Linux. You can also install Linux to use Linux desktop apps or set up a development environment.Īpart from that, you can install all your work apps thanks to Google’s web-based suite. For starters, you can install applications and games from the Chrome Web Store and the Google Play Store. Everything with Windows and macOS can also be done with Chrome OS, including gaming.