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Windows 11 is Microsoft's newest operating system, with a clean interface, better performance, and a whole lot of new features. But one of the earliest decisions the users have to make when they are installing or upgrading to Windows 11 is whether they want Windows 11 Home or Windows 11 Pro. Both of these have their own feature, advantage, and disadvantage. Your choice would largely be based on what you need, whether you are an ordinary user, a professional, or an entrepreneur.
Microsoft Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Home target mainly at consumers and regular users who utilize their devices for personal activities, entertainment, and general purposes. Best suited for gaming, video watching, social media usage, and productivity applications. Windows 11 Home Offers basic security features such as Windows Hello, BitLocker Device Encryption, Windows Defender Antivirus, and Firewall. Comes with Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 (Trusted Platform Module) for increased security. It does not have all of the more sophisticated enterprise-grade security features included in Windows 11 Pro, though. It Offers basic security features such as Windows Hello, BitLocker Device Encryption, Windows Defender Antivirus, and Firewall. Comes with Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 (Trusted Platform Module) for increased security. It does not have all of the more sophisticated enterprise-grade security features included in Windows 11 Pro, though. It has Standard device management software, ideal for domestic use. You can't adjust some of the more advanced settings that companies or IT professionals usually require. While it can remotely access other computers using third-party software, Windows Home cannot be used to remotely control other computers. Lacks advanced remote management features. BitLocker Device Encryption exists on qualified hardware, but this is not the complete version of BitLocker that provides additional control over encryption. Inability to use Windows' native virtualization technology to run virtual machines. Limited to third-party virtualization software such as VirtualBox or VMware. Home users must go through the regular update process and are not allowed to delay updates for long periods of time. Windows 11 Home usually receives updates automatically, possibly including security patches and feature updates. Does not include business-oriented features such as Azure Active Directory, Domain Join, and Enterprise Mode Internet Explorer.– Can't safely run potentially hazardous software in a virtualized environment. Only allowed to use Cortana for simple voice commands, and partial support for advanced Cortana capabilities.
Microsoft Windows 11 Pro
Windows 11 Pro Focused towards power users, business users, and organizations. It has other features that come in handy when used in a professional or business setting, e.g., improved security and administrative features. Optimal for workspaces, small and medium enterprises, and power users who require advanced functionality. Included only in Windows Pro, with advanced encryption to secure data. Secure business data by stopping accidental leakage of data. Enables administrators to set up and manage security policies on a computer network. It has Advanced protection with features such as Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP), Remote Desktop, and AppLocker. It Provides capabilities such as Hyper-V to build virtual machines for testing or development. Windows 11 Pro provides more granular control over system configurations and settings. Windows Pro supports joining of devices to a domain, which is beneficial in corporate settings. They can control the devices remote. Lock a device to one app, perfect for kiosk deployments or single-use devices. It Allows users to access their Pro device remotely from a different network or system. Remote control and access are enabled, indispensable for business and IT administration. Also includes remote management with Microsoft Endpoint Manager and other products. It Provides additional data protection and allows users to set up encryption keys for drives. BitLocker works and can be used to encrypt both internal and external drives. Hyper-V support for Enablement to create and run virtual machines right within Windows, which is perfect for testing, development, or even running other OSes (such as Linux). Supports Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) with a fuller experience, particularly for developers. Pro users can defer updates for an extended amount of time (several months) and have better control over when large updates are installed. This is beneficial to companies that need to test updates prior to implementing them throughout the company. Enables more advanced update configuration in a business setting. Features Azure Active Directory (AAD), allowing connection to Microsoft's cloud identity and access platform. Supports Domain Join, used to attach machines to a business network or enterprise servers. Has Microsoft Store for Business to easily deploy company applications across various machines. It Can run untrusted applications in a virtualized environment safely that will not impact the rest of the system. Complete Cortana integration, including advanced voice and task management capabilities.
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