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Repurposing an 'Obsolete' Windows 10 Laptop into a Thin Client, Part 2 -- Virtualization Review
Winsage
December 15, 2025

Repurposing an ‘Obsolete’ Windows 10 Laptop into a Thin Client, Part 2 — Virtualization Review

The article discusses the potential of extending the lifespan of aging Windows 10 hardware by repurposing it with 10ZiG's RepurpOS, particularly on a Dell Latitude E7440. It evaluates how well RepurpOS handles Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) workloads, including tests with Microsoft Office applications, high-resolution video streaming, and unified communications via Zoom. The performance during these tests was comparable to that of a Windows 11 system. RepurpOS supports dual-monitor setups and utilizes Multimedia Redirection (MMR) to optimize unified communications processing. It also allows access to SaaS applications through a local web browser, with Google Chrome functioning smoothly for tasks like streaming and using MS Office 365. Additionally, 10ZiG introduced the 10ZiG Secure Browser to enhance web security for businesses. The dual monitor support was confirmed, allowing for independent and mirrored display modes.
Repurposing an 'Obsolete' Windows 10 Laptop into a Thin Client, Part 1 -- Virtualization Review
Winsage
December 12, 2025

Repurposing an ‘Obsolete’ Windows 10 Laptop into a Thin Client, Part 1 — Virtualization Review

42% of desktop systems were still operating on Windows 10 as of mid-October 2025, leaving millions of devices unsupported and vulnerable to security risks. Organizations are considering either investing in new Windows 11 devices or repurposing old PCs into thin clients. The RepurpOS thin-client operating system can revitalize aging hardware, such as the Dell E7440 laptop, which is available for around 0 on platforms like eBay. RepurpOS requires modest hardware specifications: an Intel or AMD x86 CPU, 2 GB of RAM, and 4 GB of persistent storage. It is offered through a subscription model that is more affordable than Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates for Windows 10. The installation process for RepurpOS is straightforward, and it supports various remote desktop protocols, including Citrix, Horizon, and AWS. Testing with Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) shows that modern implementations provide fast and secure remote access with features like Adaptive Graphics and GPU-accelerated rendering.
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