500 Million Windows PCs Are About to Become Unsafe—Now There's a Free Upgrade to Keep Them Running
By Amaya Nichole
Published on April 7, 2026.
Google has announced a free upgrade to its ChromeOS Flex operating system to prevent the safety of 500 million Windows 10 PCs. The move comes after Microsoft ended its support for the operating system in October, leaving millions with potentially unsafe devices. The company has simplified the process to switch to the new operating system and has partnered with an online marketplace for refurbished electronics and appliances. This move is seen as a setback for Microsoft's push towards an AI-centric ecosystem.
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