ChromeOS

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Apps and integrations

Google says ChromeOS supports apps including Zoom, Slack, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office 365, and Teams, and names Citrix and VMware for virtualized Windows and legacy apps.chromeos.google · read 11 Oct 2026

Business use

Google describes ChromeOS as a cloud-first platform for businesses, including teams working remotely.chromeos.google · read 11 Oct 2026

ChromeOS Flex

ChromeOS Flex can be installed on existing PCs and Macs using a USB drive or deployed remotely via the cloud, and Google describes it as available at no cost.chromeos.google · read 11 Oct 2026

Device management

The Admin console lets administrators manage ChromeOS devices, apps, extensions, and Google Workspace from one place.chromeos.google · read 11 Oct 2026

Gemini

ChromeOS includes Gemini features for summarizing web pages and documents, refining writing, creating images, and brainstorming.chromeos.google · read 11 Oct 2026

Identity integration

ChromeOS Enterprise Upgrade supports integration with Active Directory and SAML single sign-on providers.chromeos.google · read 11 Oct 2026

Intended users

Google presents ChromeOS for business, education, frontline, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, kiosk, and signage use cases.chromeos.google · read 11 Oct 2026

Remote controls

Administrators can remotely wipe lost devices and enforce re-enrollment.chromeos.google · read 11 Oct 2026

Security

Google lists verified boot, a read-only operating system, blocked executable files, data encryption, and sandboxing among ChromeOS's built-in protections.chromeos.google · read 11 Oct 2026

Support

ChromeOS Enterprise Upgrade includes 24/7 IT support from Google experts, while hardware support and repairs are available through ChromeOS partners.chromeos.google · read 11 Oct 2026

Third-party tools

Google names Okta, Netskope, BlackBerry, Samsung, VMware, Splunk, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, Slack, and Salesforce among integration examples.chromeos.google · read 11 Oct 2026

Updates

Google says ChromeOS devices receive updates every four weeks in the background.chromeos.google · read 11 Oct 2026

What it is

ChromeOS is Google's operating system and the core of Chromebooks.chromeos.google · read 11 Oct 2026

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