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Most families around the world have been suddenly thrown into unfamiliar waters of schooling at home thanks to COVID-19. Many kids will require their own computer for live-streaming classes and access to online lessons… and there is a solution to quickly and easily transform older PCs and Macs that are collecting dust and turning them into fast, secure Chrome-based computers.
Using CloudReady to install Google’s Chromium OS is simple. It provides the same open-source system that runs Chromebooks and Chrome OS; giving users access to all the features of Chromebook, including Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Drive and more. The best part? Installing the Home Edition of CloudReady is free.
Find a bit of clear space and that old laptop that you have been saving for unknown reasons and follow these simple directions instead of purchasing a new device for your unexpected homeschoolers.
Step 1
Collect your supplies and check your computer hardware for compatibility. The only thing you will need is a USB stick that is at least 8 GB.
You should also review CloudReady’s Install Guide, especially because it has the hardware requirements for running the Chrome-based OS and the current list of the models that are guaranteed to work. Please don’t worry if your…
