Running an operating system in your web browser is easier than you might think, and there are a few options you can try right now.

I switch between computers a lot, so I use a persistent Linux USB that keeps my workspace consistent anywhere.

According to Google, Chrome OS Flex is a new, free-to-download operating system from Google. “Built for businesses and schools, it’s fully compatible with Google’s powerful cloud-based management,” ...

Linux is a tried-and-true, open-source operating system released in 1991 for computers, but its use has expanded to underpin systems for cars, phones, web servers and, more recently, networking gear.