Remix OS

Description

Remix OS is a free Android version made by Jide, the company behind this operating system. This OS comes with certain basic Android features adding some missing functions that are present for Mac and Windows users.

You can find a windowed interface, mouse and keyboard support, a system bar and file manager, etc. Theoretically, you should be able to install this OS on most popular laptop brands.

Remix OS Review

Have you been searching for a free way to bring Android to your PC or laptop? Jide Technology's Remix OS might be the answer.

Remix OS Background

Remix OS was derived from Android-x86, an open-source project that allows Android to function on regular PC hardware. Remix OS provides a system for windowing that makes the operating system much more intuitive. You will enjoy running this software on your PC. You can also put Remix OS onto a USB drive and boot it up on the go. The USB drive even allows for the saving of your personal settings and files. You can think of the USB drive Remix OS as a Linux live system of sorts.

Remix OS Fundamentals

All in all, Remix OS is the desktop edition of Android. In technical terms, it is a fork of Android. To be more specific Jide relied on the open source version of the OS and reconstructed it with different code for the settings, interface and beyond. The result is an experience that is very similar to Android. Those who are familiar with Android will enjoy little to no learning curve.

Remix OS Features

The software features a menu bar like the taskbar used in Windows. It runs across the entire width of the display. The desktop features icons for all of your folders, applications, icons and so on. It's quite similar to Mac OS X. Pretty much everything you could expect from a desktop operating system is available with Remix OS. The program allows users to right click to access context menus along with those great keyboard shortcuts. You can even resize the windows to your personal preference.