Google Offers ChromeOS Flex to Extend Life of Windows 10 PCs
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Google is offering its auto-updating ChromeOS Flex as an alternative to Windows 10 when support ends in Oct 2023, allowing businesses to modernize old devices and reduce e-waste.
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With 66% market share, Windows 10 still dominates over Windows 11 at 28%, but Microsoft is pushing users to upgrade before the 2025 cutoff.
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ChromeOS Flex lets users continue using old PCs not eligible for Windows 11 while getting regular security updates, extending device lifespan.
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When Windows 10 support ends, users face security risks and lack of updates, but ChromeOS Flex provides continued updates, enhancing sustainability.
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Google pitches ChromeOS Flex as a familiar solution for Windows 10 users that saves on hardware refresh costs, keeps devices out of landfills, and reduces attack surface.