TL;DR: Get Windows 11 Pro for life on sale for $9.97 (reg. $199) through September 27.
Windows 10 is a generation behind on both features and security. Windows 11 Home is a decent upgrade, but if you want to really upgrade, Windows 11 Pro is your best option. Right now, you can get a lifetime license on sale for $9.97 (reg. $199).
Why upgrade to Windows 11 Pro
Windows 11 Pro adds four tools Home that Home doesn’t have. BitLocker encrypts your drive, so a lost or stolen laptop won’t give up your files. Hyper-V runs virtual machines on your PC. Windows Sandbox opens an isolated space to test unfamiliar apps without risking your main system. That’s especially useful if you plan on downloading apps directly from the internet instead of the app store. Azure AD connects you to business networks and manages sign-in through Microsoft’s enterprise platform. Developers, IT staff, and anyone with compliance requirements want this edition.
Pro also includes the full Windows 11 experience that Windows 10 can’t match. Snap layouts organize open windows for easier multitasking. DirectX 12 Ultimate runs current games at full graphics capacity. Facial recognition and fingerprint sign-in work with TPM 2.0 hardware security. Copilot sits in the taskbar to answer questions, summarize pages, and generate content.
This license installs on one PC and can’t be transferred. Run Microsoft’s PC Health Check app first to confirm your computer meets the Windows 11.
Windows 10 is over a decade old.
Get Windows 11 Pro on sale for $9.97.
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