Windows 10 Pro Packs Useful Business Features, But Costs More Than Home Edition
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Most new consumer PCs come with Windows Home edition to save costs; businesses need Windows Pro for enterprise management features like domain join.
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Pro edition adds security (BitLocker), virtualization (Hyper-V), sandboxing, remote access, and kiosk mode.
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You can buy a PC with Pro pre-installed from business-focused retailers for $50-80 more.
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Use an existing Pro license key to upgrade for free, or buy a full Pro license for $200 from Microsoft or discounted from other retailers.
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Don't buy cheap "lifetime" license keys, which may be revoked; only risk them on home PCs.