Movin' On Up
Windows device share on the rise in the education market
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Windows device share in the education market is on the rise, according to a new report.
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Windows 10 S
Waiting a little longer
Delaying the Fall Creators Update on Windows 10 S
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In this guide, we'll show you the steps to use the Settings app to delay the Fall Creators Update on Windows 10 S up to 16 months or postpone the installation for only a few days.
Diversify
Microsoft working on version of Windows 10 S for enterprise users
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Microsoft is now cooking up a special version of Windows 10 S for enterprise users.
Get down to Business
Commercial Windows 10 S machines on the way from Lenovo, HP, Fujitsu
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New commercial Windows 10 S machines built for businesses are on the way from HP, Lenovo and Fujitsu.
Community discussion
Is Windows 10 S and Pro battery life really that different?
Windows 10 S offers a streamlined version of our favorite OS, but does it really provide better battery life? We want to hear about your experiences.
Turn the lite on
Why Microsoft needs a true 'lite' version of Windows for low-end laptops
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Chrome OS is fast, clean and, most importantly, lightweight. Windows 10 S is ... the same old Windows 10 with a virtual app block. Microsoft can, and should, do better.
Step it Up
Microsoft extends free Windows 10 S upgrade offer through March 2018
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If you’re running Windows 10 S, you’ve now got a little more time to upgrade to Pro for free.
Testing, Testing
Microsoft asks Insiders to help test Windows 10 S builds
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Microsoft is now asking Windows Insiders to help test new builds of Windows 10 S.
Simple guide
'Sidegrading' from Windows 10 Pro to Windows 10 S is easy
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Interested in using Windows 10 S on your already existing Windows 10 Pro machine? There's an easy way to get it. Here's how.
Time to sidegrade
Windows 10 Pro users can now 'sidegrade' to Windows 10 S easily
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Microsoft has released a new Windows 10 S installer that allows Windows 10 Pro users to sidegrade to Microsoft's new Windows 10 version.
Low Low Low
First low-cost Windows 10 S devices now available for schools
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The first low-cost Windows 10 S devices are now available for schools to purchase.
ISOs for days
Microsoft releases official Windows 10 S ISOs to MSDN subscribers
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Windows 10 S is now officially available in ISO form for MSDN subscribers!
The alternative
Using Remote Desktop to run desktop apps on Windows 10 S
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In this guide, we show you the steps to use desktop applications on your Surface Laptop without getting rid of Windows 10 S, using a remote desktop connection.
real time
How to switch from Windows 10 S to Pro in less than 3 minutes
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Curious what it's like to switch from WIndows 10 S to Windows 10 Pro on the Surface Laptop? We'll show you in real time in our new video.
Community discussion
Do you think every new tablet and laptop should come with Windows 10 S?
Introduced with the new Surface Laptop, Windows 10 S is a new take on the OS we all love. But should it be the default OS on all new tablets and laptops?
limitations
5 lesser-known things Windows 10 S cannot do
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Windows 10 S can only run apps from the Windows Store, but here are five more limitations and early hiccups that you probably don't know about Microsoft's new OS for the Surface Laptop and education.
Still clean
Here are my thoughts on the Surface Laptop after a month
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The Surface Laptop has been on sale for a whole month at this point, so it's time to check in and see how it's holding up.
not a problem
Windows 10 S and Surface Laptop can enroll in the Window Insider Program
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If you get a Surface Laptop and decided to keep Windows 10 S on it, can you get preview builds though the Windows Insider Program? You can, here is what it's like.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Windows 10 S is locked down, but not completely invulnerable to attack
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While Windows 10 S might be the most secure version of Windows available, a new report shows that it still has its own vulnerabilities — just like any other piece of software.
Better performance over time
Does Windows 10 S really have better performance than Windows 10 Pro?
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Does Windows 10 S really have better performance than Windows 10 Pro? Yes, and no. Here's what you need to know.