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Q&A: What’s exactly is Windows 10 S?

Posted on April 24, 2022

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Question from Sheila: I recently saw some Microsoft Surface laptops on Amazon that said they come with Windows 10 S.

The ad didn’t give any details about this version of Windows 10. What does the “S” on the end mean? [Read more…]

Q&A: How do I switch my PC from Windows 10 S to Windows 10 Home?

Posted on December 13, 2021

Question from Karla: I bought a new Acer laptop a couple of months ago and I didn’t realize it had Windows 10 S on it. I didn’t even know there was such a thing.

I just found out that some of the software I really need to run won’t work with Windows 10 S. It needs Windows 10 Home instead.

I’d just return the laptop and get a different one but the return period expired over a month ago.

I heard that you can convert Windows 10 S to Windows 10 Home for free but I don’t know how to do it. Can you give me some really simple instructions? [Read more…]