When we use a Windows computer, it usually incorporates the latest version of the operating system, Windows 10. What many users do not pay attention to is that there are two different versions. On the one hand, there is Windows 10 Home that is focused for the use of home users, and on the other we have Windows 10 Pro that is more focused on business use. Both have the basic functions, however, there are some important differences why it is advisable to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro .
It is likely that we do not know the main advantages that we obtain when updating our operating system to Windows 10 Pro, but we can find some determining factors, especially focused on security that you should know.
Reasons to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro
Increased RAM capacity
One of the reasons why we should switch to Windows 10 Pro is because of the supported RAM capacity. If we have Windows 10 Home in its 64-bit version, the maximum memory supported is 128 GB , while with the Pro version we can reach up to 2 TB .
Hyper-V
Another point in favor of Windows 10 Pro is virtualization . In this way we have integrated Hyper-V that offers the way to create and manage virtual machines. With the installation of these virtual machines we can develop and test applications, operating systems and updates. It is very easy to create virtual machines with Hyper V, and they can even remain separate from the rest of the system, making them a perfect environment for testing and experimenting with different operating systems.
Incorporates BitLocker and WIP for security
In terms of security, we find two fundamental sections so we should go to Windows Pro.
On the one hand, we have BitLocker , a powerful encryption tool that allows us to keep our data safe from hackers. With this software we can encrypt files or specific folders and it can be used on removable devices such as pendrives, so that all our files can be very safe.
On the other hand, we have the WIP (Windows Information Protection) tool. Through this application we can determine which users and which applications have access to what data and what users can do with this data , thus helping to prevent the leakage of information. It can also prevent users from moving data to removable disks or sending it to cloud-based tools like Dropbox.
Windows Update for Business
Windows Update for companies allows us to always keep our Windows 10 Pro computer up-to-date with the latest security updates . In addition, it includes options such as being able to decide when and on which devices the updates are received. We can also pause updates for individual devices or create different schedules for different groups of devices.