ZDNet published an article walking through the installation of FydeOS on an old Windows PC. The software supplies a browser-focused interface modeled on Chromebooks. The piece presents the steps as a no-cost route to keep ancient hardware usable. FydeOS targets standard PCs rather than Chromebook devices. The account notes that the approach works, though some limitations appear during use. Multiple posts from the outlet link to the same guide and repeat the core claim that the method revives functionality without new hardware purchases.