Jide’s Remix OS brings multitasking, windows, and a taskbar to Android, and you can run it on a PC. Even in alpha, the fledgling OS is an intriguing look at what could be.

The community-created Android for PC Bliss OS (x86) recently announced that it would now support ARM 64 Emulation and Magisk Support on its platform to integrate the smartphone software better.

Remix OS is a variant of Android designed to look and work like Windows 7, that can run any Android app in the Google Play store.

Update: Remix OS for PC is now available for download. Jide worked with the developers behind the Android-x86 project to bring Remix OS to desktops.

Emulation isn't just for old video game consoles. You can emulate Android quite well on a PC or Mac. These are the ones most worthy of your time.

Now Remix OS for PC has entered public beta version, which is available for download from the Jide website.

Want to use Android apps on a PC? These are the apps and services that can make it happen. Some tinkering may be required.

Jide Technology has released Remix OS Player, a new Android emulator that creates a virtual Android 6.0.1 desktop within the Windows environment for free.

Andromium transforms the user interface of your existing Android smartphone, adding a mouse cursor and keyboard support—essentially turning your Android smartphone into a full-blown PC.