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  1. ChromeOS Flex on a Dell OptiPlex 7060 Mini Tower

    ChromeOS Flex is an operating system made by Google that allows you to turn your old computers (not very old ones like those from the 90’s and the 2000’s) to Chromebooks. This gives you an opportunity to try out ChromeOS, an operating system found in Chromebooks, based on a Linux kernel. They are designed to run from bare metal with USB as the installation medium, from which you can turn your old computer to a Chromebook.

    The specifications for the Dell OptiPlex 7060 machine are as follows:

    • CPU: Intel Core i7-8700
    • GPU: Intel UHD Graphics 630
    • RAM: 32 GB
    • NVMe: Lexar 512 GB M.2 NVMe
    • HDD: Toshiba 1 TB @ 7200 RPM
    • Network: Intel i219-LM Gigabit Ethernet LAN 10/100/1000 + D-Link DWA-131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter

    We have used an ancient SanDisk Cruzer Blade 8 GB USB flash drive in this testing. Here’s where this experiment took us.

    We have downloaded the latest ChromeOS Flex image using this link. After that, we’ve followed the instructions for using dd to flash the installation image to the flash drive, assuming that it’s located on /dev/sdb. However, the latest version of ChromeOS Flex (16640.57.0) didn’t fit in this USB stick, so the flashing process failed with the first 8 GB being written to the drive, with the rest not being written.

     [aptivi@archapt ~]$ sudo dd if=chromeos_16640.57.0_reven_recovery_stable-channel_RevenMPKeys-v10.bin of=/dev/sdb bs=4M status=progress  8002732032 bytes (8.0 GB, 7.5 GiB) copied, 1650 s, 4.8 MB/s  dd: error writing '/dev/sdb': No space left on device  1909+0 records in  1908+1 records out  8004304896 bytes (8.0 GB, 7.5 GiB) copied, 1981.36 s, 4.0 MB/s 

    Unfortunately, we don’t have a 16 GB flash drive or larger at this moment. Luckily, we have stored an older ChromeOS Flex version (16002.51.0), which did fit in the USB flash drive.

     [aptivi@archapt ~]$ sudo dd if=chromeos_16002.51.0_reven_recovery_stable-channel_mp-v6.bin of=/dev/sdb bs=4M status=progress  7308669440 bytes (7.3 GB, 6.8 GiB) copied, 1475 s, 5.0 MB/s  1742+1 records in  1742+1 records out  7308669440 bytes (7.3 GB, 6.8 GiB) copied, 1809.71 s, 4.0 MB/s 

    Afterwards, we have started up the target machine, which is the Dell OptiPlex 7060, after inserting the USB stick, and booted from it from the one-time boot menu you can access by pressing F12 repeatedly. Under UEFI BOOT, we’ve identified the SanDisk Cruzer Blade 2.01 USB stick, and pressed ENTER.

    Afterwards, we let it boot. (Sorry for the Moire effect in the next few screens, but we had to resize the image to cope with storage limits in our WordPress storage)

    Now, we were prompted to choose either the full installation or the live environment. We’ve chosen the live environment, since it’s just a test.

    Afterwards, we’re asked to initiate a network connection.

    Unfortunately, our D-Link USB dongle doesn’t work in ChromeOS Flex due to lack of necessary drivers needed to power the Wi-Fi dongle. Furthermore, this USB dongle uses the Realtek RTL8192EU chipset, which is incompatible with ChromeOS. Due to this, we had to perform a workaround shown below, but it isn’t ideal for long-term usage.

    First, we’ve established a “network” that would allow ChromeOS access to the internet. We’ve plugged two ends of the Ethernet cable into a laptop that runs Windows 11 with a working internet connection and into the Dell OptiPlex 7060 machine.

    After that, we’ve configured the Wi-Fi connection sharing through Ethernet by opening Control Panel (Win + R > Control > ENTER) > Network and Internet > Network Sharing Center > current Wi-Fi connection name > Properties > Sharing and by turning on “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection.” Then, we’ve chosen the Ethernet option, and pressed OK in all dialog boxes to establish a tethered Wi-Fi connection to the OptiPlex 7060 through Ethernet.

    After that, ChromeOS recognized that there’s an Internet connection coming from the Ethernet connection, so ChromeOS proceeded to load.

    After that, we’re asked how we want to choose our setup (personal, child, or work). We’ve chosen Personal for test purposes.

    Then, we’ve signed in to our Google account.

    After that, we’ve made some final configuration before we’re headed to the desktop.

    Finally, we’re at the desktop!

    Here’s some version information about the ChromeOS version we’ve flashed to the USB flash drive.

    Here are some of the demonstrative wallpapers. Please note that we couldn’t test the rest of ChromeOS Flex properly due to issues with our Wi-Fi connection at the moment (it crashed during our experiment), which caused the shared Ethernet connection to no longer work.

    The performance was rather satisfactory and works great on the Dell OptiPlex 7060, but our experience would have been smoother if the Wi-Fi connection worked out of the box with our USB dongle.

    #ChromeOS #ChromeOSFlex #news #Tech #Technology #update
  2. ChromeOS Flex on a Dell OptiPlex 7060 Mini Tower

    ChromeOS Flex is an operating system made by Google that allows you to turn your old computers (not very old ones like those from the 90’s and the 2000’s) to Chromebooks. This gives you an opportunity to try out ChromeOS, an operating system found in Chromebooks, based on a Linux kernel. They are designed to run from bare metal with USB as the installation medium, from which you can turn your old computer to a Chromebook.

    The specifications for the Dell OptiPlex 7060 machine are as follows:

    • CPU: Intel Core i7-8700
    • GPU: Intel UHD Graphics 630
    • RAM: 32 GB
    • NVMe: Lexar 512 GB M.2 NVMe
    • HDD: Toshiba 1 TB @ 7200 RPM
    • Network: Intel i219-LM Gigabit Ethernet LAN 10/100/1000 + D-Link DWA-131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter

    We have used an ancient SanDisk Cruzer Blade 8 GB USB flash drive in this testing. Here’s where this experiment took us.

    We have downloaded the latest ChromeOS Flex image using this link. After that, we’ve followed the instructions for using dd to flash the installation image to the flash drive, assuming that it’s located on /dev/sdb. However, the latest version of ChromeOS Flex (16640.57.0) didn’t fit in this USB stick, so the flashing process failed with the first 8 GB being written to the drive, with the rest not being written.

     [aptivi@archapt ~]$ sudo dd if=chromeos_16640.57.0_reven_recovery_stable-channel_RevenMPKeys-v10.bin of=/dev/sdb bs=4M status=progress  8002732032 bytes (8.0 GB, 7.5 GiB) copied, 1650 s, 4.8 MB/s  dd: error writing '/dev/sdb': No space left on device  1909+0 records in  1908+1 records out  8004304896 bytes (8.0 GB, 7.5 GiB) copied, 1981.36 s, 4.0 MB/s 

    Unfortunately, we don’t have a 16 GB flash drive or larger at this moment. Luckily, we have stored an older ChromeOS Flex version (16002.51.0), which did fit in the USB flash drive.

     [aptivi@archapt ~]$ sudo dd if=chromeos_16002.51.0_reven_recovery_stable-channel_mp-v6.bin of=/dev/sdb bs=4M status=progress  7308669440 bytes (7.3 GB, 6.8 GiB) copied, 1475 s, 5.0 MB/s  1742+1 records in  1742+1 records out  7308669440 bytes (7.3 GB, 6.8 GiB) copied, 1809.71 s, 4.0 MB/s 

    Afterwards, we have started up the target machine, which is the Dell OptiPlex 7060, after inserting the USB stick, and booted from it from the one-time boot menu you can access by pressing F12 repeatedly. Under UEFI BOOT, we’ve identified the SanDisk Cruzer Blade 2.01 USB stick, and pressed ENTER.

    Afterwards, we let it boot. (Sorry for the Moire effect in the next few screens, but we had to resize the image to cope with storage limits in our WordPress storage)

    Now, we were prompted to choose either the full installation or the live environment. We’ve chosen the live environment, since it’s just a test.

    Afterwards, we’re asked to initiate a network connection.

    Unfortunately, our D-Link USB dongle doesn’t work in ChromeOS Flex due to lack of necessary drivers needed to power the Wi-Fi dongle. Furthermore, this USB dongle uses the Realtek RTL8192EU chipset, which is incompatible with ChromeOS. Due to this, we had to perform a workaround shown below, but it isn’t ideal for long-term usage.

    First, we’ve established a “network” that would allow ChromeOS access to the internet. We’ve plugged two ends of the Ethernet cable into a laptop that runs Windows 11 with a working internet connection and into the Dell OptiPlex 7060 machine.

    After that, we’ve configured the Wi-Fi connection sharing through Ethernet by opening Control Panel (Win + R > Control > ENTER) > Network and Internet > Network Sharing Center > current Wi-Fi connection name > Properties > Sharing and by turning on “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection.” Then, we’ve chosen the Ethernet option, and pressed OK in all dialog boxes to establish a tethered Wi-Fi connection to the OptiPlex 7060 through Ethernet.

    After that, ChromeOS recognized that there’s an Internet connection coming from the Ethernet connection, so ChromeOS proceeded to load.

    After that, we’re asked how we want to choose our setup (personal, child, or work). We’ve chosen Personal for test purposes.

    Then, we’ve signed in to our Google account.

    After that, we’ve made some final configuration before we’re headed to the desktop.

    Finally, we’re at the desktop!

    Here’s some version information about the ChromeOS version we’ve flashed to the USB flash drive.

    Here are some of the demonstrative wallpapers. Please note that we couldn’t test the rest of ChromeOS Flex properly due to issues with our Wi-Fi connection at the moment (it crashed during our experiment), which caused the shared Ethernet connection to no longer work.

    The performance was rather satisfactory and works great on the Dell OptiPlex 7060, but our experience would have been smoother if the Wi-Fi connection worked out of the box with our USB dongle.

    #ChromeOS #ChromeOSFlex #news #Tech #Technology #update
  3. After more tinkering, I feel #FydeOS was a bust. The goal was to make a light weight media streaming box (either with the ebox or the N100 mini pc). Video quality was all over the place and there was no good way to fix it/make consistent between apps and web apps.

    Also to get the most out of it you will more likely use one’s Google Account. At that point, I suggest using #ChromeOSFlex

  4. I just sold a ThinkPad T14 laptop with ChromeOS Flex installed to someone in my local area.

    As much as I would have liked to get him a laptop with Linux, ChromeOS Flex was the right fit for him as he was already using a Chromebook and wanted the same experience but with faster hardware. His primary use was for work, not personal use.

    He was able to login to his Google Account while we looked at it and confirmed that everything that he needed was working.

    So I am glad that Chrome OS Flex exists. At this point, I think the limited experience of a Chromebook is a much better fit for a lot of people that Windows 11, which is plagued with performance, update and malware issues.

    But kind of sad that both are BigTech.

    If you had to choose, would you use Google's ChromeOS Flex or Microsoft's Windows 11 ?

    Not a fair question, as we always have the option of Linux.

    #ChromeOS #ChromeOSflex #ThinkPad #BigTech
  5. I just sold a ThinkPad T14 laptop with ChromeOS Flex installed to someone in my local area.

    As much as I would have liked to get him a laptop with Linux, ChromeOS Flex was the right fit for him as he was already using a Chromebook and wanted the same experience but with faster hardware. His primary use was for work, not personal use.

    He was able to login to his Google Account while we looked at it and confirmed that everything that he needed was working.

    So I am glad that Chrome OS Flex exists. At this point, I think the limited experience of a Chromebook is a much better fit for a lot of people that Windows 11, which is plagued with performance, update and malware issues.

    But kind of sad that both are BigTech.

    If you had to choose, would you use Google's ChromeOS Flex or Microsoft's Windows 11 ?

    Not a fair question, as we always have the option of Linux.

    #ChromeOS #ChromeOSflex #ThinkPad #BigTech
  6. Segunda vida para tu vieja PC: Google facilita la instalación de ChromeOS Flex

    Google ha lanzado una nueva herramienta simplificada para instalar ChromeOS Flex, facilitando que usuarios con computadoras antiguas o Windows sin soporte puedan transformarlas en Chromebooks rápidas y seguras (Fuente Google).

    En un esfuerzo por reducir la basura electrónica y ofrecer una alternativa viable a quienes poseen hardware antiguo, Google ha presentado un método de instalación renovado para ChromeOS Flex. Esta versión ligera de su sistema operativo está diseñada específicamente para ejecutarse en computadoras que ya no pueden manejar las exigencias de Windows 11 o que han quedado huérfanas de actualizaciones de seguridad. La nueva herramienta elimina gran parte de la complejidad técnica del proceso, permitiendo crear una unidad de instalación USB directamente desde el navegador de manera más intuitiva, con una guía paso a paso que verifica automáticamente la compatibilidad del hardware antes de proceder.

    ChromeOS Flex se presenta como la solución ideal para revitalizar laptops y equipos de escritorio de hace una década. Al centrarse en la computación en la nube y el uso del navegador Chrome, el sistema consume una fracción de los recursos que requieren los sistemas operativos tradicionales. Además, cuenta con las mismas protecciones de seguridad que los Chromebooks comerciales, incluyendo el arranque seguro y la sandboxing de procesos, lo que lo hace especialmente atractivo para entornos educativos, pequeñas empresas o usuarios domésticos que solo necesitan navegar, gestionar correos y utilizar herramientas de productividad básica.

    Esta actualización llega en un momento clave, dado el próximo fin del soporte para versiones anteriores de Windows, lo que podría dejar millones de dispositivos vulnerables. Con este nuevo instalador, Google no solo busca expandir su ecosistema, sino también promover la sostenibilidad al extender la vida útil de dispositivos que de otro modo terminarían en un vertedero. Aunque ChromeOS Flex no admite aplicaciones de Android (Play Store) en todos los modelos, su rendimiento fluido en hardware limitado lo convierte en una de las mejores opciones para transformar una máquina «lenta» en una herramienta de trabajo ágil y conectada.

    #arielmcorg #chromebook #ChromeOSFlex #google #Hardware #infosertec #innovación #pc #PORTADA #productividad #SoftwareLibre #Sostenibilidad #tecnología
  7. Radiogeek 2854 – Para instalar ChromeOS Flex en maquinas antiguas vas a tener que comprar un instalador USB

    El programa 2854 de Radiogeek, les habló de varios temas importantes. X está implementando la traducción automática y la edición de fotos con tecnología Grok; Los anuncios de YouTube ahora son aún más largos y no se pueden saltar; Grecia prohibirá a todos los menores de 15 años el uso de las redes sociales; Amazon dejará de dar soporte a algunos de sus modelos de lectores electrónicos más antiguos; y por último ChromeOS Flex contará con un instalador USB de 3 dólares para revivir ordenadores Windows antiguos.

    https://open.spotify.com/episode/1TL2LLHLR3s0mItJv94y0S?si=f4e824f12fce4956

    Toda esta información la pueden encontrar desde nuestra web http://www.infosertec.com.ar o bien desde el canal de Telegram/Whastapp, o Instagram.

    Esperamos sus comentarios.

    #APPLE #arielmcorg #chromeosFlex #google #IA #infosertec #PODCAST #PORTADA #RADIOGEEK #tech #tecnología #windows11
  8. Radiogeek 2854 – Para instalar ChromeOS Flex en maquinas antiguas vas a tener que comprar un instalador USB

    El programa 2854 de Radiogeek, les habló de varios temas importantes. X está implementando la traducción automática y la edición de fotos con tecnología Grok; Los anuncios de YouTube ahora son aún más largos y no se pueden saltar; Grecia prohibirá a todos los menores de 15 años el uso de las redes sociales; Amazon dejará de dar soporte a algunos de sus modelos de lectores electrónicos más antiguos; y por último ChromeOS Flex contará con un instalador USB de 3 dólares para revivir ordenadores Windows antiguos.

    https://open.spotify.com/episode/1TL2LLHLR3s0mItJv94y0S?si=f4e824f12fce4956

    Toda esta información la pueden encontrar desde nuestra web http://www.infosertec.com.ar o bien desde el canal de Telegram/Whastapp, o Instagram.

    Esperamos sus comentarios.

    #APPLE #arielmcorg #chromeosFlex #google #IA #infosertec #PODCAST #PORTADA #RADIOGEEK #tech #tecnología #windows11
  9. Also this week: Warner Music is acquiring independent music distributor Revelator, a US investment company has offered $64.3 billion for Universal Music Group, John Deere settled its right to repair class action and USB sticks to help people install ChromeOS Flex on older PCs and Macs sold out quicker than ChromeOS loads!

    elliottbledsoe.wtf/wtf-now-29/

    #Anthropic #Claude #SafeAI #CopyrightAndAI #Takedowns #Music #WarnerMusic #UniversalMusic #RightToRepair #Chrome #ChromeOS #ChromeOSFlex

  10. Also this week: Warner Music is acquiring independent music distributor Revelator, a US investment company has offered $64.3 billion for Universal Music Group, John Deere settled its right to repair class action and USB sticks to help people install ChromeOS Flex on older PCs and Macs sold out quicker than ChromeOS loads!

    elliottbledsoe.wtf/wtf-now-29/

    #Anthropic #Claude #SafeAI #CopyrightAndAI #Takedowns #Music #WarnerMusic #UniversalMusic #RightToRepair #Chrome #ChromeOS #ChromeOSFlex

  11. To coincide with the MOU, Anthropic released research on how Australians are using Claude and the results are surprising. And they also released research on the emotions behind how Claude reacts to things and why that may be important to AI safety.

    elliottbledsoe.wtf/wtf-now-29/

    #Anthropic #Claude #SafeAI #CopyrightAndAI #Takedowns #Music #WarnerMusic #UniversalMusic #RightToRepair #Chrome #ChromeOS #ChromeOSFlex

  12. To coincide with the MOU, Anthropic released research on how Australians are using Claude and the results are surprising. And they also released research on the emotions behind how Claude reacts to things and why that may be important to AI safety.

    elliottbledsoe.wtf/wtf-now-29/

    #Anthropic #Claude #SafeAI #CopyrightAndAI #Takedowns #Music #WarnerMusic #UniversalMusic #RightToRepair #Chrome #ChromeOS #ChromeOSFlex

  13. Amodei being in Australia reignited the copyright and AI debate locally, with Anthropic and the content organisations each hosting opposing ‘future forums’ at Parliament House.

    elliottbledsoe.wtf/wtf-now-29/

    #Anthropic #Claude #SafeAI #CopyrightAndAI #Takedowns #Music #WarnerMusic #UniversalMusic #RightToRepair #Chrome #ChromeOS #ChromeOSFlex

  14. Amodei being in Australia reignited the copyright and AI debate locally, with Anthropic and the content organisations each hosting opposing ‘future forums’ at Parliament House.

    elliottbledsoe.wtf/wtf-now-29/

    #Anthropic #Claude #SafeAI #CopyrightAndAI #Takedowns #Music #WarnerMusic #UniversalMusic #RightToRepair #Chrome #ChromeOS #ChromeOSFlex

  15. Chrome OS Flex is basically just a ramp to Google's infrastructure. Meet the new boss, same as the old boss.

    Linux has been offering free upgrades from Windows for decades. Without pushing infrastructure.

    Linux is the better choice. It just requires more understanding.

    And understanding your computing device is good.

    forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/20

    #ChromeOSFlex #privacy #infosec #linux

  16. Chrome OS Flex is basically just a ramp to Google's infrastructure. Meet the new boss, same as the old boss.

    Linux has been offering free upgrades from Windows for decades. Without pushing infrastructure.

    Linux is the better choice. It just requires more understanding.

    And understanding your computing device is good.

    forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/20

    #ChromeOSFlex #privacy #infosec #linux

  17. This $3 USB flash drive installs ChromeOS Flex on your PC

    Want to run ChromeOS, but don’t want to buy a Chromebook? Google’s ChromeOS Flex software basically lets you turn an old PC or Mac into a Chromebook by replacing your computer’s operating system with a version of ChromeOS.

    First introduced in 2022, ChromeOS Flex is available as a free download. But now Google has announced a pilot project with Back Market to sell a USB flash drive that comes […]

    #backMarket #chromebook #chromeos #chromeosFlex #google Read more: liliputing.com/this-3-usb-flas
  18. Vinkki: ChromeOS Flex muuttaa minkä tahansa vanhan Windows-tietokoneena Chromebookiksi

    Ratkaisu voi olla täydellinen heille, keitä pelottaa Windows 10:n tukiajan päättyminen ja Linuxiin siirtyminen kuulostaa pelottavalta vaihtoehdolta.

    ChromeOS Flex sopisi monen iäkkäämmän sukulaisen tietokoneen elinajan jatkajaksi varsin mainiosti.

    dawn.fi/uutiset/2025/09/29/opa

    #chromeos #chromeosflex #chromebook #windows10 #windows #opas #oppaat #vinkki #teknologia #tekniikka #uutiset

  19. Vinkki: ChromeOS Flex muuttaa minkä tahansa vanhan Windows-tietokoneena Chromebookiksi

    Ratkaisu voi olla täydellinen heille, keitä pelottaa Windows 10:n tukiajan päättyminen ja Linuxiin siirtyminen kuulostaa pelottavalta vaihtoehdolta.

    ChromeOS Flex sopisi monen iäkkäämmän sukulaisen tietokoneen elinajan jatkajaksi varsin mainiosti.

    dawn.fi/uutiset/2025/09/29/opa

    #chromeos #chromeosflex #chromebook #windows10 #windows #opas #oppaat #vinkki #teknologia #tekniikka #uutiset

  20. Lubuntuでも `Ctrl+Shift++` で拡大できなかったの,一般的にLinux系の拡大のショートカットキーってこれなの? #ChromeOSFlex

  21. 地味にありがたいんだけどOS標準でOneDriveとの同期機能あるのすごい。GoogleのOSなのに #ChromeOSFlex

  22. USBメモリからのインストールは速かったけど,その後のネットワーク経由のアップデートに結構時間かかるのかな #ChromeOSFlex

  23. I installed #Chromeosflex on my laptop. I like it much better than #Linux as an alternative to Windows 11

  24. I have had #chromeosflex installed on my old T540p laptop for around a month now, and it have been a delight. Linux VM enabled and I am happy as a clam.

  25. I decided I should also try #ChromeOSFlex, since the Linux environment that is available should allow me to install #VivaldiBrowser but I cannot get this thing to connect to my WiFi, so that is not an option.

  26. I decided I should also try #ChromeOSFlex, since the Linux environment that is available should allow me to install #VivaldiBrowser but I cannot get this thing to connect to my WiFi, so that is not an option.

  27. Okay, last chance. I will try to make #ZorinOS work on a 32-bit UEFI.

    I should copy-paste the bootloader from #Fedora and redirect the EFI Boot entry to the 32-bit bootloader, which I suspect is the same old shim.efi.

    Let's see if my assumptions are correct. Otherwise, I will shove in ChromeOS Flex and call it a day, because is VERY touchscreen friendly and more compatible than #FydeOS.

    #Linux #GNOME #ChromeOS #ChromeOSFlex

  28. Okay, last chance. I will try to make #ZorinOS work on a 32-bit UEFI.

    I should copy-paste the bootloader from #Fedora and redirect the EFI Boot entry to the 32-bit bootloader, which I suspect is the same old shim.efi.

    Let's see if my assumptions are correct. Otherwise, I will shove in ChromeOS Flex and call it a day, because is VERY touchscreen friendly and more compatible than #FydeOS.

    #Linux #GNOME #ChromeOS #ChromeOSFlex