Neither is available on Windows 11 Home, and both are a bit much for the average home PC user. The two big ones to know about are Bitlocker device encryption and Windows Information Protection. Windows 11 Pro offers you more robust security tools, including BitLocker drive encryption. Note that if you want to upgrade from Windows 11 Home to Windows 11 Pro, Microsoft will charge you $99 for the privilege.

OS-level warnings and safeguards against bad actors (viruses, ransomware, etc.)Ĭan lock down device remotely so thieves can't access it or your dataĪ system for remotely managing and safeguarding systems and software against attack and prevent data leaks. Windows Security can flag downloaded apps that are potentially dangerousĭashboard for managing Windows security settings

Optional device-level encryption on supported PCs Location tracking tools for laptop, stylus, etc Safeguard against bad apps/code loading during Windows startup Tools to manage screen time, mature content access, etc. Biometric login via fingerprint or face recognition

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