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Google might abandon ChromeOS Flex. Here's why - and what you can do about it


With Google's free-to-use lightweight operating system facing possible end-of-life, users looking to sustain older hardware functionality and environmental benefits should explore these alternatives.

Vladimir Sukhachev/Getty ImagesChromeOS Flex extends the lifespan of older hardware and contributes to reducing e-waste, making it an environmentally conscious choice. The ability to run Android apps on ChromeOS, introduced in 2016, was a significant improvement because it allowed users to access the entire Google Play store. If ChromeOS Flex is discontinued, it will be a huge disappointment, given its role in extending the lifespan of old computers and reducing e-waste by contributing to environmental sustainability and breathing new life into aging hardware.

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