Linux Revival: The 'End of 10' Project Offers New Life for Legacy PCs
As Windows 10 support ends in 2024, a grassroots initiative aims to save 240 million aging computers from obsolescence by promoting Linux adoption. The 'End of 10' project provides resources and guidance for users to extend their PC's lifespan through open-source computing.
Microsoft and Western Digital Pioneer Revolutionary HDD Recycling Initiative
A groundbreaking partnership between Western Digital and Microsoft achieves 90% recovery of rare earth elements from data center hard drives. The innovative program addresses e-waste challenges while strengthening domestic supply chains through environmentally-friendly recycling methods.
Microsoft's NoShred: Revolutionizing HDD Recycling with Robots
Microsoft unveils an innovative robotic system for disassembling and recycling hard disk drives, aiming to reduce e-waste and recover valuable materials. The 'NoShred' initiative targets a 90% reuse and recycle rate for HDDs by 2025, while maintaining data security.