These Official ChromeOS Flex USB Sticks Can Give Your Old Mac or Windows PC a Second Life

Google is partnering with Back Market to sell USB sticks that let you install ChromeOS Flex on older Windows and Intel-powered Macs collecting dust.

Google and BackMarket’s ChromeOS Flex USB drive wants to keep aging PCs alive

A new ChromeOS Flex USB program from Google and Back Market aims to revive aging laptops by letting users easily install Google’s lightweight operating system. The post Google and BackMarket’s ...

Back Market and Google Launch ChromeOS Flex USB Pilot to Keep Existing Laptops in Use Longer

PARIS, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Back Market, a leading marketplace for premium refurbished technology, today announced a partnership with Google to expand access to ChromeOS Flex through a ...
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The Old Laptop in Your Drawer Might Be Getting a Second Life With ChromeOS Flex

Instead of throwing away your old laptop, Google will turn it into a Chromebook.
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How To Install Puppy Linux On A USB Flash Drive

Puppy Linux is a lightweight and versatile Linux distribution ideal for breathing new life into lower-end machines. It can be easily installed on a USB flash drive, providing a portable and secure ...