Windows - is an operating system that is currently one of the most commonly used solutions. There are different versions of this system, starting from Windows 1.0, which was released in 1995, to Windows 11 presented in 2021. Each version of Windows can also be divided into types, there are several of them, but two of them are of particular interest to users: Windows Pro and Windows Home. In this article, we will discuss the main differences between these two editions, and we will also find out when Windows 10 will cease to be supported and whether Microsoft plans to introduce a new operating system.

Security features

Windows 11 Pro offers more advanced security features compared to Windows 11 Home. For example, the Pro version allows you to manage BitLocker, which allows you to encrypt hard drives. Additionally, Windows 11 Pro includes BitLocker To Go, which allows you to encrypt portable devices such as thumb drives.

Domain management

If you need to join your computer to a domain in a company or organization, Windows 11 Pro is essential. Windows 11 Home does not support this feature, in the Home edition you can only join a homegroup. This difference is the most common reason for paying attention to the version of the system.

Remote Desktop Features

Windows 11 Pro allows you to remotely connect to your computer using the Remote Desktop feature, which is useful for companies to manage remote computers. This feature is not available in the Home edition. There is no way to connect to a remote desktop on a Home edition computer.

Virtualization

Windows Home does not support the Hyper-V environment and Windows Sandbox extension. Virtualization allows you to run applications or systems in an isolated place on your computer, so as not to allow for file corruption or data flow between the virtual server and your computer.

Price

Windows 11 Pro is a more expensive version of the system compared to Windows 11 Home due to additional features and capabilities.

Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 will end support on October 14, 2025. This means that no security updates or new features will be provided after this date. For users, this means that they will be exposed to potential threats related to security gaps in the operating system. Using a system that has lost support increases the chances of falling victim to a cybercriminal who can exploit a security hole in the system that will not be fixed due to the lack of updates. For this reason, it is recommended to switch to a newer version of Windows or another operating system to keep your computer safe.

At the moment, there is no official information about when it will be released or what the new Windows will look like. It is speculated that it will be Windows 12, and that its premiere date is to take place at the end of 2024 and its official - wider distribution is not to reach until 2025.