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Recommended USB flash drive: SanDisk Ultra Flair 32GB: https://geni.us/sandisk-usb-32gb
USB A to C adapter: https://geni.us/ailun-usb-a-to-c
Chrome Flex OS USB issues with Macs: https://youtu.be/LfJeY5OB9qE

This is a video about how to install the new lightweight operating syhstem Chrome Flex OS, which effectively makes old computers (like older unsupported Macs) into fully up to date Chromebooks.

Useful links:
Chromebook Recovery Utility (Chrome Extension): https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/chromebook-recovery-utili/pocpnlppkickgojjlmhdmidojbmbodfm/related
Chrome OS Flex - Certified models list: https://support.google.com/chromeosflex/answer/11513094?hl=en&ref_topic=11618314#zippy=%2Capple
Install instructions: https://support.google.com/chromeosflex/answer/11541904?hl=en&ref_topic=11551271
Troubleshooting: https://support.google.com/chromeosflex/answer/11542398?hl=en#zippy=%2Ci-cant-boot-my-device-from-the-usb-installer

Timestamps:
00:00 Chrome OS Flex benefits for Macs
00:38 USB flash drive
01:06 Supported Mac models
01:40 Plug in USB drive
01:59 Chromebook Recovery Utility Extension (Chrome browser)
03:55 Insert USB into old Mac
05:03 Install Chrome Flex OS
06:36 Chrome Flex OS first-time setup - webcam, function keys etc

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► My Recording Setup:
►► My equipment:
DJI Pocket 2 - https://geni.us/djipocket2combo
SanDisk Extreme 256 GB - https://geni.us/sandiskextreme256gb
MacBook Air M1 - https://geni.us/applem1macbookair
Anker SD Card Reader USB 3.0 - https://geni.us/ankersd
►► Mac:
Record screen audio and gameplay (Mac): https://youtu.be/i6UewWGWfe0
Set 16:9 aspect ratio (Mac): https://youtu.be/TtKNqoCbOaI
Highlight mouse cursor (Mac): https://youtu.be/jDJECtQO97Y
Display keystrokes (Mac): https://youtu.be/1MRQ9DmxmU0
Snap windows (Rectangle, Mac): https://youtu.be/qUPSnDYJU6A
OBS setup (Mac): https://youtu.be/rpYxhzlaDj8
Temperature/fan monitor (Mac): https://youtu.be/ovnDeHiXnKU
►► General:
Microphone setup (Blue Yeti): https://youtu.be/81DsMgR2Qd4
Greenscreen setup (OBS): https://youtu.be/mO4QhV-1rKo
Note-taking (Notion, Mac): https://youtu.be/DaMPeS8Bet8
Highlight mouse cursor (Windows): https://youtu.be/kM0RgM7TDFc
DIY 2TB SSD USB-C (Mac and Windows): https://youtu.be/43X3Mk5vQK4

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►► Windows on M1 Mac Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVxzCteaWnc
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