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tredre3last Thursday at 11:45 PM1 replyview on HN

Microsoft is doing the same thing, they call it S-mode. A surprisingly large amount of computers are sold with Windows S. Thankfully S-Mode can usually be disabled even if your computer shipped with it enabled.

   Windows S mode is a streamlined version of Windows designed for enhanced security and performance, allowing only apps from the Microsoft Store and requiring Microsoft Edge for safe browsing.

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tadfisheryesterday at 2:40 AM

Which is frankly hilarious because the Microsoft Store is the worst offender when it comes to hosting straight-up scams.

I'm not the only one who has noticed: https://www.reddit.com/r/windows/s/6y39VNaLUh

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