Windows 10 S

How to recover Windows 10 S on your Surface Laptop

Having issues with your Surface Laptop or just want to go back to Windows 10 S after upgrading to Pro? Here's how to recover it and restore the factory settings

Streamlined and secure

Best Windows 10 S devices you can buy right now

Zac Bowden 6 months ago

Are you looking for a laptop with Windows 10 S? Here's a list of the best laptops we've found so far shipping with Windows 10 S today!

RIP

Microsoft Teams for Windows 10 S is dead

Zac Bowden 10 months ago 94

Microsoft is killing its Teams app for Windows 10 S, meaning S mode users will have to use the website from now on.

Sweet Relief

UWP Alexa app reportedly in the works for Windows 10 in S mode

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 1 year ago 10

Amazon is reportedly working on bringing its Alexa app to the Microsoft Store, with a release expected by the end of 2018.

From the Forums

Does the Surface Go battery suffer after switching to Windows 10 Home?

Zac Bowden 1 year ago

Will the Surface Go's battery life get worse if you turn S mode off? The answer may surprise you.

let's go back

Reinstall Windows 10 Home in S mode on your Surface Go

Daniel Rubino 1 year ago 19

Microsoft makes is very easy to switch out of Windows 10 in S mode on the Surface Go, but if you want to go back you need to wipe it clean. Today, we'll show you how to do that.

Coming soon

Microsoft may soon let all PC users easily switch to Windows 10 S mode

Zac Bowden 1 year ago 22

In Windows 10 Redstone 5, PC users will soon be able to enable Windows 10 in S mode just as easily as the feature can be disabled.

How has it held up?

Zac Bowden shares his thoughts on the Surface Laptop after a year

Zac Bowden 1 year ago 20

The Surface Laptop is now a year old, so how have things like the Alcantara keyboard and Windows 10 S held up? We have answers.

Ruh Roh

Google discloses 'medium-severity' security flaw in Windows 10 S

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 1 year ago 26

Google's Project Zero team has disclosed a Windows 10 S security flaw after Microsoft failed to patch it within the allotted 90-day window.

Streamlined and secure

A few reasons why you should consider buying a Windows 10 S PC

Zac Bowden 1 year ago 36

If you've ever wanted a more secure PC with better performance over time, then you likely want a Windows 10 S PC! Here are a few reasons why you should get one.

Let's talk Windows

What are the best apps and tech for fitness? #AskDanWindows 42

Daniel Rubino 1 year ago 5

On this week's episode of #AskDanWindows I tackle Windows 10 S, should Microsoft launch an iMessage competitor, and the tech I recommend for fitness.

S to Pro for free

Microsoft announces upcoming changes to Windows 10 S, and it's good news

Zac Bowden 1 year ago 46

Microsoft has finally outlined upcoming changes to Windows 10 S, turning it into a mode and making it more accessible to users.

Flip the Switch

Microsoft confirms 'S Mode' coming to Windows 10 next year

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 1 year ago 35

Microsoft corporate vice president Joe Belfiore has confirmed that Windows 10 S will be replaced by an "S Mode" for all versions of Windows 10 in 2019.

Mode-acious

Why Microsoft made Windows 10 S an OS 'mode' instead of a version

Zac Bowden 1 year ago 138

Windows 10 S is turning into a mode that runs on Windows 10 Home and Pro instead of being its own version. Here's what that means, and what's changing.

Taking S to the next level

Microsoft is turning Windows 10 S into a mode that runs on Home and Pro

Zac Bowden 1 year ago 138

Windows 10 S as a standalone edition of Windows is no more. Instead, Microsoft is turning that idea into a mode that runs on top of other editions of Windows 10.

Cheaper SKU

Microsoft is now selling the Surface Laptop with an Intel Core m3 for $799

Zac Bowden 1 year ago 33

Microsoft is now selling a new entry-level Surface Laptop SKU for $799 with an Intel Core m3 processor.

Windows Lite

5 reasons to consider buying a laptop running Windows 10 S

Rich Edmonds 1 year ago 2

Windows 10 is a solid OS but Microsoft also has a more affordable option available for laptops called Windows 10 S. Here are a few reasons you should at least consider it.