Well, that’s not strictly true since it is possible to create a “ Hackintosh” where macOS is installed on a non-Apple computer. Yes, macOS (aka OS X) is technically free, although you need to buy an Apple computer to use it.

While Chromium lacks the same functionality as Windows, if all you need is basic productivity, entertainment, and web browsing, then it’s an excellent choice. Google account login is required to help install games from Google Play Store and for troubleshooting issues just the way it is on your phone.Installing Chromium OS is a little involved and not for those who shy away from command line scripts, but you can build Chromium OS to your liking if you have the requisite skills.Īlternatively, you can check out a pre-made version of Chromium, such as CloudReady Home Edition, which can turn a PC or Mac into a Chrome device with no fuss.Ĭhromium is a great way to breathe life into an old computer that struggles with the memory and CPU demands of modern operating systems. Why does BlueStacks need me to log in to my Google account? Although there is a paid version as well, however, that doesn’t affect the gaming experience in any way. Yes, the Android Emulator is free to download. Please note, we are presently working on making BlueStacks 5 available for macOS To update to BlueStacks 5, simply download it from this page or visit.

Open the App Player, click on the top left corner of your screen.

In case you are using a Mac, do the following

If an update is available, you can download and install it by clicking on ‘Download now’.

Click on ‘About’ on the Settings window.

Open the App Player, click on the gear icon on the side toolbar for Settings.

Follow the steps below to update BlueStacks on your Windows PC

Windows 10 free on mac