Windows 10 is packed with a ton of new features, improvements, and performance enhancements to make your computing experience better than ever before. Many new features in Windows 10 can be useful for home users as well as business organizations.
There are several editions of Windows 10 that you can choose from when installing it on your device. Here are 7 reasons why upgrading to Windows 10 Professional might be worth thinking about:
- Windows 10 Professional allows you to sync your settings
One of the biggest advantages of upgrading to Windows 10 Professional is the ability to sync your settings across devices. The feature lets you configure your device the way you like it, then have it automatically replicate that experience across all other devices that you use it on.
- Windows 10 Professional comes with Cortana
Cortana is Microsoft’s virtual assistant that first made its appearance on Windows 10. The assistant can perform a range of tasks for you, such as setting reminders, scheduling events, checking the weather, and more. You can also ask her questions about the weather, news, stocks, and even sports.
- Windows 10 Professional comes with enhanced security features
Any device running Windows 10 can use Windows Hello, Windows 10’s biometric authentication system. It can be used to log into your device, websites, and even apps that support the feature. There are two ways you can use Windows Hello — with your fingerprint, or with your face. You can use it to log into your device, websites, and apps with a single touch.
- Windows 10 Professional allows you to use your device for work
Windows 10 Pro upgrade allows you to use your device for work. If you work in a business environment where you’re required to use a Windows computer, you can use the “Assigned Access” feature to limit your device’s functionality to a single application.
- Windows 10 Professional comes with dark theme and folder options
Windows 10 Professional comes with a dark theme that can be enabled from the “Colors” settings menu. Once enabled, the Windows 10 Dark Theme will change the appearance of the operating system, File Explorer, and other applications that have been designed to support it. There are two ways you can enable the dark theme on your computer.
- Windows 10 Professional lets you lock down a device for work use only
If you need to lock down your Windows 10 computer for work use only, you can use Windows Defender Security Center to create a company-owned computer (COC). When you create a COC, Windows Defender will enforce a set of security policies on your computer. These policies will prevent you from installing any applications, or accessing any sites that aren’t approved by your IT department.
- Windows 10 Professional allows you to run universal apps from the store
Windows 10 comes with the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) app store, which allows you to download apps that can be used on any Windows device. Windows server 2019 license gives you access to the full range of Universal apps that are available on the store — some of the popular ones are Netflix, Hulu, Facebook, and Twitter.
