Microsoft Halts Windows Updates - Transform Your PC into a Chromebook Experience
In the wake of a significant cybersecurity issue affecting over 200 million Windows users, a used PC distributor, Back Market, has stepped forward with an innovative solution.
Back Market, known for its commitment to sustainability, is offering to update unsupported Windows 10 hardware, creating a new product category. This move is particularly relevant as the security issue could potentially lead to recycling or landfill due to the need for essential upgrades.
The solution in question is Chrome OS Flex, a free version of Google's operating system. This lightweight, easy-to-install, and beginner-friendly software runs well on older hardware with limited RAM or storage. It boots fast, updates automatically, and comes with built-in virus protection and encryption, making it an attractive alternative for those seeking a secure and efficient operating system.
Back Market's decision to use Chrome OS Flex as an alternative for stranded Windows 10 PCs is a response to Microsoft's "planned obsolescence trick" that could result in hundreds of millions of computers ending up as e-waste. The distributor has also criticised this practice, emphasising the importance of sustainability in the tech industry.
Despite the ongoing debate between Microsoft and Google in other areas like Chrome versus Edge, Bing versus Search, Copilot versus Gemini, Back Market chooses to focus on the issue at hand. They do not discuss these matters, instead focusing on providing a Google-certified service that supports small and medium-sized enterprises (KMU) with installation, maintenance, automated updates, and security.
Pyramid Computer GmbH, another distributor, is also offering this service, providing a Google-certified solution for businesses.
Meanwhile, Google has warned most Windows users to restart Chrome immediately, highlighting the urgency of the situation. Microsoft, on the other hand, is facing criticism for arguing that Windows 11 is an essential upgrade for cybersecurity, while only allowing certain hardware specifications for upgrades. This has led to accusations of hypocrisy, as the company's security issue could potentially lead to millions of computers becoming vulnerable to cyber threats like malware and viruses in just 25 days.
As the tech industry grapples with these issues, Back Market's solution offers a glimmer of hope for those seeking a sustainable and secure alternative. Chrome OS Flex, with its ease of use and robust security features, could prove to be an ironic security measure to consider when bracing for a new PC purchase due to the ongoing Microsoft security issue.
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