{
  "id": 17374724,
  "title": "Chocolate Caterpillar or Chocolate Teapot? Top up the disk space for Windows 10 to find out",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/chocolate-caterpillar-or-chocolate-teapot-top-up-the-disk-space-for",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-31T09:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Register Science",
    "slug": "the-register-science",
    "url": "https://www.theregister.com/offbeat/2026/10/31/chocolate-caterpillar-or-chocolate-teapot-top-up-the-disk-space-for-windows-10-to-find-out/5306103"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A curious sign outside a Marks & Spencer store on London's Oxford Street has left passersby puzzled. The message, which usually invites customers in with promises of treats, now seems to be a cry for help due to low disk space. The sign, located at the food hall entrance, suggests that Windows 10 is experiencing issues. Marks & Spencer, known for past cyber incidents, may have underestimated the impact on their operating system. Windows 10 LTSC 2021 support ended in 2023, but Windows 10 LTSC 2021 will receive support until early 2027, and IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 until early 2032. The storage requirements for installing Windows 10 are substantial, with a minimum of 32 GB recommended. While a larger hard disk might be a solution, it appears that simpler measures, like using traditional posters, could be more effective for advertising the Food Hall's offerings. Despite the operating system's reputation for resilience, using it to promote a chocolate caterpillar might be a fitting metaphor for its growing storage demands.",
  "summary": "London's Oxford Street signage shows its underwear to passing tourists",
  "key_points": [
    "Marks & Spencer's Oxford Street store displays puzzling message",
    "Windows 10 low disk space issues cause confusion",
    "Traditional posters may better promote food hall offerings"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Relying on outdated operating systems for digital storefront signage creates unnecessary technical friction that complicates simple retail advertising and highlights the growing storage demands of modern software.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}