Posted 2/14/2024, 5:10:24 PM
Google's ChromeOS Flex repurposes old PCs after Windows 10 end of life to combat e-waste and enhance security
- Google enabling ChromeOS Flex installs on old Windows PCs to provide security updates after Windows 10 support ends in 2025
- 240 million PCs could end up in landfills when Windows 10 hits end of support as demand for insecure devices is low
- Many old PCs could still function for years after Windows 10 end of support
- ChromeOS has small market share compared to Windows, struggles with compatibility for legacy Windows apps
- ChromeOS Flex allows streaming legacy Windows apps from data centers to deliver to devices, increasing adaptability