What does Windows 10 Pro have that Home doesn’t?

What does Windows 10 Pro have that Home doesn’t?

Q Your Software Store often offers Windows 10 Pro at a discounted price , and I myself have in fact taken advantage of this very good deal. However, I have no idea as to what extra features come with Pro and I have not seen this information published at any time in your magazine. Are you able to enlighten me please?

Paul Nuttall

A We did publish a feature on why you should upgrade to Windows 10 Pro in Issue 584, dated 15 July, 2020. You can read this on our Back Issue CD, which is available to buy on Amazon: www.snipca.com/38164.

Microsoft actually publishes its own exhaustive table comparing Pro and Home, at , so we’d suggest perusing that too.

One of the key benefits of Pro is the BitLocker tool, which lets you encrypt your computer’s hard drive, making it practically impossible for hackers to break in.

Another main benefit is that it lets you defer Windows updates for longer, so you can wait to see if they cause problems for others before deciding whether to install them yourself.

Currently we’re selling Windows 10 Pro for £69.99 - 68 per cent cheaper than the full price of £219.99. Buying this means you’ll be able to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for free, assuming your computer meets the required specifications.