Open source software helps you create your own version of a Chromebook.

This article explains how to install Neverware’s CloudReady version of Chromium OS on your Windows, Mac, or Chrome computer using an 8- or 16GB USB flash drive.

How to Create a CloudReady Chromium OS Installer on a USB Drive

This process is a little different on Windows than it is on MacOS and Chrome OS, and Neverware recommends that you use Windows for this step even if you aren’t planning on installing CloudReady on a Windows computer.

If you have access to a Windows computer, the first step is to download the CloudReady USB maker from Neverware:

1. Navigate to Neverware.com.

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