Google recently announced Chrome OS Flex, a USB-based Chrome OS installation that users can deploy on Windows and Mac computers. While it might not offer significant value on modern systems, Chrome OS flex could help users get more out of ageing netbooks and other devices that struggle to run full-fat Windows.
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Google-s-Chrome-OS-Flex-aims-to-turn-old-laptops-and-netbooks-into-snappy-Chromebooks.600068.0.html