!You CAN install an "Android" or "ChromeOS" operating system on a desktop pc/laptop
!You do NOT need a God tier Pc / Laptop with an AMD Radeon 8060S / NVIDIA RTX 5090 or future editions to install an Android / Chrome Operating System on NATIVE system hardware. 


Hardware Options
> Mini Pc 
For on-the-go 2in1 tablets and laptops
> Microsoft Surface Pro 8 or newer
> Starlabs StarLite
> Other manufacturers available, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, etc


- ANDROID -

Requirements:
> Intel based CPU with at least 8gb Ram minimum, 16/24gb RAM capacity is recommended but is at your own discretion.

How to install AndroidOS?

Download's:
> PrimeOS
  > BlissOS 17.2 x64
    > AndroidOS x86


- CHROME OS -

How to install Chrome OS Official?

Info:
> I would highly suggest using windows to simply wipe the SSD/HDD so there is NO operating system on the laptop/pc (Yes, you can do this with ChromeOS but requires using the terminal)
    > You will also need 2 USB pen drives that's more than 16gb in size one with windows and one with ChromeOS then proceed to step 1.
  > Non-Certified Chromebooks may come default with "ChromeOS Flex" but either convert it to "ChromeOS" or as per see method below
    > ChromeOS "FLEX" does NOT have Google Play

Download's:
> ChromeOS Official - Has Play Store
 > FydeOS ChromeOS - Has Play Store (90 days free Perpetual license with 1 year of service, £14.99)

| METHOD |
1. Download ChromeOS from link above
2. Extract the .ZIP file
3. Insert you USB into your desktop pc/laptop
4. You will need google chrome browser to do the next for the next step
  > Tip should work with any chromium-based browsers not just the official chrome browser
5. Install Chromebook Recovery Utility extension
6. Launch up the extension and press the "⚙️" in the top right corner of the utility
7. Press the option "Use Local Image" then locate and select the image file that you downloaded from the link above.
8. Insert USB into the system When chrome OS Loads follow the onscreen instructions to install connect to the internet via your choice of method chrome may update if there are any available during the installation process if not see step "11"
9. Once installed, Remove the USB pen drive from your Pc/Laptop
10. You have completed the installation simply go to setting and check for any updates if there are any, download apps/games as per normal from the play store. Optionally can install "Linux" within the settings

Pc 1 (Streaming / Capture Pc) Mouse/Keyboard/Monitor required
Pc 2 (With Android / Chrome OS Installed) Additional Mouse/Keyboard/Monitor required

A Capture Card is required to stream/record your gameplay whether you install Win 11 or a Linux based OS.

You may need to update your capture cards firmware but no software support for Elgato/AverMedia for those running Linux. Windows/MacOS update/software available on manufacturers website

I personally have 3 Pc's for my setup

Pc 1 Gaming Pc - Main System
Pc 2 Streaming/Capture Pc - Middle Man
Pc 3 With ChromeOS installed