A:AnswerHere is a link to instructions for switching out of Windows 10 S-Mode: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4456067/windows-10-switch-out-of-s-mode
A:AnswerYes. Windows 10 S-Mode Operating System has Talk to Text capability. Here is a link to more information about activating this feature: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027176/windows-10-use-voice-recognition
A:AnswerThat will depend on the requirements and compatibility of the specific game. We recommend you check with the game's software publisher's web site for their compatibility with Windows 10 A-Mode 64-bit operating system (Windows 10 S-Mode provides added security by only allowing APPs available ( and therefore certified by Microsoft) at the Microsoft Store. If you don't need the added security or you need to install APPs not available at the Microsoft Store, you can switch to standard Windows 10 Home 64-bit Operating System, at no additional cost.) and the minimum/recommended hardware requirements (Is a Graphics card required, the processor speed and the minimum required system RAM and the minimum available hard drive space) to run their program, then compare those requirements to this system's configuration.
A:AnswerThe Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15 laptop, model number 81N3009BUS, is not user upgradable. A certified technician must do all of the work, so as to not void the warranty. We recommend you consult your certified technician for your upgrade options.
A:AnswerThere is no remote desktop software pre-installed on the Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15 laptop, model number 81UT00EAUS. Regarding the specific remote desktop software you will need to use, whether it will work with this computer will depend on the requirements and compatibility of that software. We recommend you check with the specific software publisher's web site you will need to use, for their compatibility with Windows 10 S-Mode 64-bit operating system (Windows 10 S-Mode provides added security by only allowing APPs available ( and therefore certified by Microsoft) at the Microsoft Store. If you don't need the added security or you need to install APPs not available at the Microsoft Store, you can switch to standard Windows 10 Home 64-bit Operating System, at no additional cost.) and the minimum/recommended hardware requirements (Is a Graphics card required, the processor speed and the minimum required system RAM and the minimum available hard drive space) to run their program, then compare those requirements to this system's configuration.
A:AnswerThat will depend on the requirements of the software you will be using. We recommend you check with both your inline learning web site for their requirements and then check the specific software publisher's web site, of the software you will be using for video conferencing, for their compatibility with Windows 10 S-Mode 64-bit operating system (Windows 10 S-Mode provides added security by only allowing APPs available ( and therefore certified by Microsoft) at the Microsoft Store. If you don't need the added security or you need to install APPs not available at the Microsoft Store, you can switch to standard Windows 10 Home 64-bit Operating System, at no additional cost.) and the minimum/recommended hardware requirements (Is a Graphics card required, the processor speed and the minimum required system RAM and the minimum available hard drive space) to run their program, then compare those requirements to this system's configuration.
A:AnswerThat will depend on the requirements and compatibility of the specific games. We recommend you check with the specific game's software publisher's web sites for their compatibility with Windows 10 S-Mode 64-bit operating system (Windows 10 S-Mode provides added security by only allowing APPs available ( and therefore certified by Microsoft) at the Microsoft Store. If you don't need the added security or you need to install APPs not available at the Microsoft Store, you can switch to standard Windows 10 Home 64-bit Operating System, at no additional cost.) and the minimum/recommended hardware requirements (Is a Graphics card required, the processor speed and the minimum required system RAM and the minimum available hard drive space) to run their program, then compare those requirements to this system's configuration.
A:AnswerThat will depend on the requirements and compatibility of the software you want to use. We recommend you check with the software publisher's web site for their compatibility with Windows 10 S-Mode 64-bit operating system (Windows 10 S-Mode provides added security by only allowing APPs available ( and therefore certified by Microsoft) at the Microsoft Store. If you don't need the added security or you need to install APPs not available at the Microsoft Store, you can switch to standard Windows 10 Home 64-bit Operating System, at no additional cost.) and the minimum/recommended hardware requirements (Is a Graphics card required, the processor speed and the minimum required system RAM and the minimum available hard drive space) to run their program, then compare those requirements to this system's configuration.
A:AnswerYes. Windows 10 S-Mode Operating System installed on the Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15 laptop, model number 81N3009BUS, has Bitlocker enabled. Here is a link to more information about Windows 10 S-Mode Security Features: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/oem-10s-security
A:AnswerThis model does not ships with a built in CD/DVD drive. Yes, you can use an external, USB-based, Windows 10 compatible CD/DVD drive with this computer.