When choosing an operating system, we usually have some idea of what we want, at least to choose between the main ones. However, among these there are types and versions and, therefore, the thing does not end up being so simple. If we go to Microsoft, which is the provider company par excellence in terms of this type of software, we have to find Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro, two “suites” of which, it is assumed , will be the final version of Windows.
Pro of course, which one to choose? Does “Home” mean it is for home or for domestic use? And “Pro” is it professional? Is it for the most knowledgeable? Can I consider myself as such?
Many questions and, of course, eager to know more about both versions, and that is what we come to tell you precisely. Read on to know the characteristics of both suites and to make clear the differences that, after all, will be what makes you opt for one or the other OS.
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Features and specifications of Windows 10 Home
This operating system has been designed, in theory, to be the final one. Microsoft’s intention is to constantly update it as, for now, they are doing on a timely basis every Tuesday, monthly superupdate included. To do this, has been provided with everything we can imagine, among which stands out:
Cortana
This is the Microsoft virtual assistant that is available in both this suite and the others in Windows version 10 and also in smart speakers, the Microsoft smartwatch, on the Xbox One, in Windows Mixed Reality … What it does is, through voice recognition, try to meet your demands .
Microsoft Edge
This is the Microsoft browser, which replaces the famous Internet Explorer and has been renewed to be faster and lighter.
Task views
It’s just a new way to present the applications that we have open from a different view, in boxes. So we can see very easily what we are doing, facilitate the movement between one and the other apps and close them more quickly . It is not a great revolution for the desktop computer but it is most interesting when we are using touch devices.
Universal applications
This is an essential feature for the system to adapt to all types of equipment, considering both screens and internal elements as processors, for example. It’s something like the responsive design of operating systems .
Continuum
It is the functionality that, hand in hand with the above, makes our operating system adapt to the different devices, changing its display mode and use depending on the connected peripherals or the screen layout .
Windows Ink
This is a tool for the stylus that will make your experience with it better,
Tablet mode
The organization of applications and modes of use are modified to make it more convenient to use the OS on a tablet.
Windows Hello
It is a customization tool that gives us a good dose of security, because allows the login with a touch or a glance , by means of biometric detection.
Game DVR
It is a function that includes this system with which we record videos in our favorite applications . It focuses on the gaming world but we can really record the use of other softwares.
Features and specifications of Windows 10 Pro
We’ve already seen a little about what the operating system offers us in your home suite. Now we will go on to detail the extra features and specifications of the Pro or Professional version . Note that it is not an alternative system, it is not different but it is improved, that is, this includes all of the above , what we have already seen in the classic and, in addition, many other tools and features .
There is nothing about the SO Home that we do not have in the Pro so, this time we will only see what is new with respect to the W10 HOME SO and that is more remarkable.
W10 Pro for workstations
This system gives support to high-power computers , because, as is the case on many occasions, server-computers are used that require, of course, superior support. The file system is very resilient, faster file sharing, persistent memory and greater hardware support .
Hyper-V
It is the application that allows virtualization with this operating system. In this particular case, the functionality must be installed manually, it is included in the OS but it is not given to us naturally but we have to configure Windows to install it and use it. In the same way, and as is evident, it is also necessary that the CPU where it is installed is also compatible with virtualization.
Windows update for business
In this case you have a possibility that many would like: to postpone updates . This is because, since sometimes the updates come with some “bug” and days later it is solved, this is avoided if the Windows 10 update is not performed until it is has been patched completely.
Thus, the workstations are not badly updated or cracked in the event that the update in question requires solutions, which are quick, yes, but that, in any case, would make our business vulnerable.
Remote desktop
This function is also available in the domestic suite, that is, we can connect in this mode. However, in PRO we have the option of controlling the system remotely , something that cannot be done in HOME, where we only have remote assistance.
BitLocker
This is an encryption program designed to increase the level of security , something that is undoubtedly necessary for any company because, today, is there any that does not have information sensitive?
This one stands out, compared to previous versions of Windows, for being able to perform the encryption individually for each file if it is our interest. In addition, storage is allowed in conjunction with unencrypted files .
Finally, we must consider that the use of this data can be done in USB , being more comfortable its movement and sharing.
Microsoft Store for business and education
It’s a store where you’ll find special software for companies . You can register, buy them, download and manage them and, in addition, we have the option “ Device Guard Signature Portal ”, which offers us an exclusive place to sign catalog files as well as security directives.
Union to Azure
To keep your team’s resources safe, you have the possibility of joining Azure, the Microsoft cloud services suite , doing so with a single login.
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These are the main features we have in the professional version of Windows. However, there are some more, which we will see in the next point, comparing the functionalities of both suites.
What are the main differences between Windows 10 Home and Pro? Comparison
We have already seen that they are not comparable products because the Pro version is nothing but a great improvement, focused on the business world, which includes a good amount of bonuses as we have seen. Even so, of course, we will end this post by showing you what are the characteristics of both classified according to theme.
In terms of user experience and productivity span >
Considering security
For games
Company
As we see, this is where, logically, the differences begin to be noticed, because we find a lot of features that do not make sense in a domestic version of an OS but in one designed for the professional field.
Fundamentals of Windows
Now, we can see, in a very clear way, what differences are presented by Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro , a set of improvements focused on the office workplace > that, no doubt, are grateful when working with this operating system but, as is evident, are not necessary for the user in your home.
An extra dot to add and that is not very clear when comparing the two boxes in store is the RAM they support. In the first case this is that 128 GB and in the second it rises to 2 TB , something that, in no case, we will achieve, but, since it is a difference, we will tell you.
Finally, know that there is something else in which both OS differ: the price, because the Pro version doubles the price of Windows 10 Home .
As for similarities, we have everything else. We can highlight the inclusion of Cortana, Microsoft Edge, Windows Hello, Continnum, Windows, Ink, the tablet mode and, in short, the dozens of features that we have I’ve been seeing in the previous tables.