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Hello been a while hope all is good and are safe......
W11 Home came preloaded with the lap.....How do I find it's key?

Thanks,
You can download ShowKeyPlus from the Microsoft Store.
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 25H2
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    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    PowerSpec B746
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-10700K
    Motherboard
    ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax
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    16GB (8GB PC4-19200 DDR4 SDRAM x2)
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    #1. LG ULTRAWIDE 34" #2. AOC Q32G2WG3 32"
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    NVMe WDC WDS100T2B0C-00PXH0 1TB
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    750 Watts (62.5A)
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    PowerSpec/Lian Li ATX 205
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    Logitech K270
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    Logitech M185
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    Microsoft Edge and Firefox
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    Webroot SecureAnywhere CE 26.1
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    Windows 11 Canary ChannelIntel Core i5-8400 CPU @ 2.80GHz16 MB DDR 4-2666
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    Windows 11 Canary Channel
    Computer type
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    PowerSpec G156
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    Intel Core i5-8400 CPU @ 2.80GHz
    Motherboard
    AsusTeK Prime B360M-A
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    16 MB DDR 4-2666
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    23" Speptre HDMI 75Hz
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    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 EVO 500GB NVMe
    Keyboard
    Logitek K270
    Mouse
    Logitek M185
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge and Edge Canary
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
I agree, would only be using its hardware an external monitor and keyboard, mouse..... specially when viewing medical images!
BTW didnt you find the touch pad difficult or highly sensitive?

Thanks again.
Sorry, you folks are too fast for me ;)
I gave up on mouse pads years ago.
 

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Windows 11
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Dell Inspiron 5410
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11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-11320H @ up to 4.5GHz
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Present
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16GB, 2x8GB, DDR4, 3200MHz
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HP 24mh (ext), 14.0-inch FHD (1920 x 1080)
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1920x1080
Hard Drives
512GB NVMe BC711_NVMe SK hynix
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Slim
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Kootek Cooling Pad
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Logitech K360 (ext)
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Logitech 510
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941.93
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Firefox
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Defender, Malwarebytes
Sorry, you folks are too fast for me ;)
I gave up on mouse pads years ago.
Which external muti device wirelss KB, mouse would you recommend.
Any suggestions for a cooling pad/stand and a larger screen display?

Thanks.
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (26200.8457).core i7 11th gen16 GB DDR4 @3200 MHz
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    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (26200.8457).
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron i5 5510
    CPU
    core i7 11th gen
    Memory
    16 GB DDR4 @3200 MHz
    Hard Drives
    1 TB SSD M.2 NVMe
    Keyboard
    Dell Premier Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard and Mouse – KM7321W
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    Brave.
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    Edifier speakers. (Thanks to @Edwin).
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    W11 25H2 (26200.7840)11th Gen Intel® Core i7-11700 processor32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR4, 2933 MHz, dual channelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB GDDR6
    Operating System
    W11 25H2 (26200.7840)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    XPS Special Edition
    CPU
    11th Gen Intel® Core i7-11700 processor
    Memory
    32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR4, 2933 MHz, dual channel
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB GDDR6
    Hard Drives
    2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
You could start a new post just for personal choices for external devices.
Personally a USB mouse / keyboard combo works for me, with a decent external display. I needed laptops due to travel, and in most cases they needed to be somewhat high end for home and on-site large spreadsheets and statistical analyses. I would leave the keyboard and I could throw the mouse in the case because I never met a mouse pad I ever liked.
Currently retired and I travel so little I can use any decent mouse and I type so little now any old keyboard works. I keep the laptop lid closed so I can see my monitor.

Bought my 1st cooling pad, mostly due to a recent overheating motherboard issue last month with a i7 5510 that was eventually returned to Dell for refund. I have it under my new i5 5410 but it really isn't really needed. It lowers the i5 a little, but I don't really abuse my computers now.
 
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Windows 1111th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-11320H @ up to ...16GB, 2x8GB, DDR4, 3200MHzIntel(R) Iris(R) Xe Graphics
OS
Windows 11
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
Dell Inspiron 5410
CPU
11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-11320H @ up to 4.5GHz
Motherboard
Present
Memory
16GB, 2x8GB, DDR4, 3200MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) Iris(R) Xe Graphics
Sound Card
Realtek Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 24mh (ext), 14.0-inch FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
512GB NVMe BC711_NVMe SK hynix
Backups - 500GB SimpleDrive (ext), WD 750GB (ext)
Case
Slim
Cooling
Kootek Cooling Pad
Keyboard
Logitech K360 (ext)
Mouse
Logitech 510
Internet Speed
941.93
Browser
Firefox
Antivirus
Defender, Malwarebytes
You could start a new post just for personal choices for external devices.
Personally a USB mouse / keyboard combo works for me, with a decent external display. I needed laptops due to travel, and in most cases they needed to be somewhat high end, which worked for home / office / business travel. I could throw the mouse in the case because I never met a mouse pad I ever liked.
Currently retired and I travel so little I can use a decent Logitech mouse and I type so little now any old keyboard works. I keep the laptop lid closed so I can see my monitor.

I intended starting a new thread on ext. KB, mouse, monitor and a 3/4 step back stand. But since read your reply answered.

Thanks again!
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (26200.8457).
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    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron i5 5510
    CPU
    core i7 11th gen
    Memory
    16 GB DDR4 @3200 MHz
    Hard Drives
    1 TB SSD M.2 NVMe
    Keyboard
    Dell Premier Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard and Mouse – KM7321W
    Browser
    Brave.
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    Edifier speakers. (Thanks to @Edwin).
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    W11 25H2 (26200.7840)
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    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    XPS Special Edition
    CPU
    11th Gen Intel® Core i7-11700 processor
    Memory
    32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR4, 2933 MHz, dual channel
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB GDDR6
    Hard Drives
    2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
Which external muti device wirelss KB, mouse would you recommend.
Any suggestions for a cooling pad/stand and a larger screen display?

Thanks.
I tend to go with the logitech wireless keyboard & mouse combos. If you go with a unifying keyboard and mouse, you can make your own combo and still use only one USB receiver.
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 25H2Intel Core i7-10700K16GB (8GB PC4-19200 DDR4 SDRAM x2)NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 TI
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    PowerSpec B746
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-10700K
    Motherboard
    ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax
    Memory
    16GB (8GB PC4-19200 DDR4 SDRAM x2)
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 TI
    Sound Card
    Realtek Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    #1. LG ULTRAWIDE 34" #2. AOC Q32G2WG3 32"
    Screen Resolution
    #1. 3440 X 1440 #2. 1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    NVMe WDC WDS100T2B0C-00PXH0 1TB
    Samsung SSD 860 EVO 1TB
    PSU
    750 Watts (62.5A)
    Case
    PowerSpec/Lian Li ATX 205
    Keyboard
    Logitech K270
    Mouse
    Logitech M185
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge and Firefox
    Antivirus
    Webroot SecureAnywhere CE 26.1
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    Windows 11 Canary ChannelIntel Core i5-8400 CPU @ 2.80GHz16 MB DDR 4-2666
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Canary Channel
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    PowerSpec G156
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-8400 CPU @ 2.80GHz
    Motherboard
    AsusTeK Prime B360M-A
    Memory
    16 MB DDR 4-2666
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Speptre HDMI 75Hz
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 EVO 500GB NVMe
    Keyboard
    Logitek K270
    Mouse
    Logitek M185
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge and Edge Canary
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
I tend to go with the logitech wireless keyboard & mouse combos. If you go with a unifying keyboard and mouse, you can make your own combo and still use only one USB receiver.
Care to post it's model or links?

Thanks.
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (26200.8457).core i7 11th gen16 GB DDR4 @3200 MHz
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (26200.8457).
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron i5 5510
    CPU
    core i7 11th gen
    Memory
    16 GB DDR4 @3200 MHz
    Hard Drives
    1 TB SSD M.2 NVMe
    Keyboard
    Dell Premier Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard and Mouse – KM7321W
    Browser
    Brave.
    Other Info
    Edifier speakers. (Thanks to @Edwin).
  • At a glance

    W11 25H2 (26200.7840)11th Gen Intel® Core i7-11700 processor32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR4, 2933 MHz, dual channelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB GDDR6
    Operating System
    W11 25H2 (26200.7840)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    XPS Special Edition
    CPU
    11th Gen Intel® Core i7-11700 processor
    Memory
    32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR4, 2933 MHz, dual channel
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB GDDR6
    Hard Drives
    2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD

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    Windows 11 Pro 25H2Intel Core i7-10700K16GB (8GB PC4-19200 DDR4 SDRAM x2)NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 TI
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    PowerSpec B746
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-10700K
    Motherboard
    ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax
    Memory
    16GB (8GB PC4-19200 DDR4 SDRAM x2)
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 TI
    Sound Card
    Realtek Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    #1. LG ULTRAWIDE 34" #2. AOC Q32G2WG3 32"
    Screen Resolution
    #1. 3440 X 1440 #2. 1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    NVMe WDC WDS100T2B0C-00PXH0 1TB
    Samsung SSD 860 EVO 1TB
    PSU
    750 Watts (62.5A)
    Case
    PowerSpec/Lian Li ATX 205
    Keyboard
    Logitech K270
    Mouse
    Logitech M185
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge and Firefox
    Antivirus
    Webroot SecureAnywhere CE 26.1
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    Windows 11 Canary ChannelIntel Core i5-8400 CPU @ 2.80GHz16 MB DDR 4-2666
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Canary Channel
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    PowerSpec G156
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-8400 CPU @ 2.80GHz
    Motherboard
    AsusTeK Prime B360M-A
    Memory
    16 MB DDR 4-2666
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Speptre HDMI 75Hz
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 EVO 500GB NVMe
    Keyboard
    Logitek K270
    Mouse
    Logitek M185
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge and Edge Canary
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
I tend to go with the logitech wireless keyboard & mouse combos. If you go with a unifying keyboard and mouse, you can make your own combo and still use only one USB receiver.
I picked up a few multi-port USB connectors, so I can plug in anything to anything - 2 Gigabit Ethernet, mouse, keyboard, GPS, 2 ext HDD, cooling pad, still have 7 slots open. ;)
 

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Windows 1111th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-11320H @ up to ...16GB, 2x8GB, DDR4, 3200MHzIntel(R) Iris(R) Xe Graphics
OS
Windows 11
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
Dell Inspiron 5410
CPU
11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-11320H @ up to 4.5GHz
Motherboard
Present
Memory
16GB, 2x8GB, DDR4, 3200MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) Iris(R) Xe Graphics
Sound Card
Realtek Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 24mh (ext), 14.0-inch FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
512GB NVMe BC711_NVMe SK hynix
Backups - 500GB SimpleDrive (ext), WD 750GB (ext)
Case
Slim
Cooling
Kootek Cooling Pad
Keyboard
Logitech K360 (ext)
Mouse
Logitech 510
Internet Speed
941.93
Browser
Firefox
Antivirus
Defender, Malwarebytes
This is from the Logitech site. Keyboard Mouse Combos - Wireless, Bluetooth, Wired | Logitech. I'm using a K270 keyboard and a M185 mouse. I don't need anything fancy. I was given a brand-new unifying K350 keyboard. Someday I'll get around to setting it up. :)
Nice and thanks for posting.

Dell recommended me this.......


I like the soft KB, and the mouse but BT Blue tooth receiver am a bit reluctant......your expert views?
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (26200.8457).core i7 11th gen16 GB DDR4 @3200 MHz
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (26200.8457).
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron i5 5510
    CPU
    core i7 11th gen
    Memory
    16 GB DDR4 @3200 MHz
    Hard Drives
    1 TB SSD M.2 NVMe
    Keyboard
    Dell Premier Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard and Mouse – KM7321W
    Browser
    Brave.
    Other Info
    Edifier speakers. (Thanks to @Edwin).
  • At a glance

    W11 25H2 (26200.7840)11th Gen Intel® Core i7-11700 processor32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR4, 2933 MHz, dual channelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB GDDR6
    Operating System
    W11 25H2 (26200.7840)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    XPS Special Edition
    CPU
    11th Gen Intel® Core i7-11700 processor
    Memory
    32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR4, 2933 MHz, dual channel
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB GDDR6
    Hard Drives
    2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
Nice and thanks for posting.

Dell recommended me this.......


I like the soft KB, and the mouse but BT Blue tooth receiver am a bit reluctant......your expert views?
I tried using a Bluetooth mouse before and connectivity was hit or miss. I was constantly pairing it to my desktop.
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 25H2Intel Core i7-10700K16GB (8GB PC4-19200 DDR4 SDRAM x2)NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 TI
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    PowerSpec B746
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-10700K
    Motherboard
    ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax
    Memory
    16GB (8GB PC4-19200 DDR4 SDRAM x2)
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 TI
    Sound Card
    Realtek Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    #1. LG ULTRAWIDE 34" #2. AOC Q32G2WG3 32"
    Screen Resolution
    #1. 3440 X 1440 #2. 1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    NVMe WDC WDS100T2B0C-00PXH0 1TB
    Samsung SSD 860 EVO 1TB
    PSU
    750 Watts (62.5A)
    Case
    PowerSpec/Lian Li ATX 205
    Keyboard
    Logitech K270
    Mouse
    Logitech M185
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge and Firefox
    Antivirus
    Webroot SecureAnywhere CE 26.1
  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Canary ChannelIntel Core i5-8400 CPU @ 2.80GHz16 MB DDR 4-2666
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Canary Channel
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    PowerSpec G156
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-8400 CPU @ 2.80GHz
    Motherboard
    AsusTeK Prime B360M-A
    Memory
    16 MB DDR 4-2666
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Speptre HDMI 75Hz
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 EVO 500GB NVMe
    Keyboard
    Logitek K270
    Mouse
    Logitek M185
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge and Edge Canary
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
I tried using a Bluetooth mouse before and connectivity was hit or miss. I was constantly pairing it to my desktop.

Exactly that is one reason I have avoided purchasing it......searching fora similar non BT.

Thanks.
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (26200.8457).core i7 11th gen16 GB DDR4 @3200 MHz
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (26200.8457).
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron i5 5510
    CPU
    core i7 11th gen
    Memory
    16 GB DDR4 @3200 MHz
    Hard Drives
    1 TB SSD M.2 NVMe
    Keyboard
    Dell Premier Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard and Mouse – KM7321W
    Browser
    Brave.
    Other Info
    Edifier speakers. (Thanks to @Edwin).
  • At a glance

    W11 25H2 (26200.7840)11th Gen Intel® Core i7-11700 processor32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR4, 2933 MHz, dual channelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB GDDR6
    Operating System
    W11 25H2 (26200.7840)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    XPS Special Edition
    CPU
    11th Gen Intel® Core i7-11700 processor
    Memory
    32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR4, 2933 MHz, dual channel
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB GDDR6
    Hard Drives
    2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
The decision to update to Pro really depends on your needs.

Pro adds features like:

1) Group Policy Editor (but key items one tend to use like disabling lockscreen can be done with regedits)

2) RDP as a server (you can connect to remote PCs that have Pro on guest). You cannot connect to a remote Home PC. So if you want to connect to your PC remotely using RDP, you need Pro. However plenty of 3rd party tools like Teamviewer that work on Home.

3) Hyper-V - ability to run Hyper-V virtual machines (plenty of 3rd party VM tools like virtualbox, vmware)

4) Full Bitlocker (however with W11 and TPM, you can encrypt drives on Home - not quite as flexible but just as secure)

5) More control over updates (this is less so significant as it used to be as even on Home, feature updates are optional now). Even though security updates can be deferred, it is just not a good idea to do so.

In the end, for most users Home is adequate. My advice is stick with Home, unless you find you really need Pro - you can always upgrade later.
 

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Windows 11 Pro + Win11 Canary VM.
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Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
ASUS Zenbook 14
CPU
I9 13th gen i9-13900H 2.60 GHZ
Motherboard
Yep, Laptop has one.
Memory
16 GB soldered
Graphics Card(s)
Integrated Intel Iris XE
Sound Card
Realtek built in
Monitor(s) Displays
laptop OLED screen
Screen Resolution
2880x1800 touchscreen
Hard Drives
1 TB NVME SSD (only weakness is only one slot)
PSU
Internal + 65W thunderbolt USB4 charger
Case
Yep, got one
Cooling
Stella Artois (UK pint cans - 568 ml) - extra cost.
Keyboard
Built in UK keybd
Mouse
Bluetooth , wireless dongled, wired
Internet Speed
900 mbs (ethernet), wifi 6 typical 350-450 mb/s both up and down
Browser
Edge
Antivirus
Defender
Other Info
TPM 2.0, 2xUSB4 thunderbolt, 1xUsb3 (usb a), 1xUsb-c, hdmi out, 3.5 mm audio out/in combo, ASUS backlit trackpad (inc. switchable number pad)

Macrium Reflect Home V8
Office 365 Family (6 users each 1TB onedrive space)
Hyper-V (a vm runs almost as fast as my older laptop)
The decision to update to Pro really depends on your needs.

Pro adds features like:

1) Group Policy Editor (but key items one tend to use like disabling lockscreen can be done with regedits)

2) RDP as a server (you can connect to remote PCs that have Pro on guest). You cannot connect to a remote Home PC. So if you want to connect to your PC remotely using RDP, you need Pro. However plenty of 3rd party tools like Teamviewer that work on Home.

3) Hyper-V - ability to run Hyper-V virtual machines (plenty of 3rd party VM tools like virtualbox, vmware)

4) Full Bitlocker (however with W11 and TPM, you can encrypt drives on Home - not quite as flexible but just as secure)

5) More control over updates (this is less so significant as it used to be as even on Home, feature updates are optional now). Even though security updates can be deferred, it is just not a good idea to do so.

In the end, for most users Home is adequate. My advice is stick with Home, unless you find you really need Pro - you can always upgrade later.
Thanks for explaining in depth!
 

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  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (26200.8457).core i7 11th gen16 GB DDR4 @3200 MHz
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (26200.8457).
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron i5 5510
    CPU
    core i7 11th gen
    Memory
    16 GB DDR4 @3200 MHz
    Hard Drives
    1 TB SSD M.2 NVMe
    Keyboard
    Dell Premier Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard and Mouse – KM7321W
    Browser
    Brave.
    Other Info
    Edifier speakers. (Thanks to @Edwin).
  • At a glance

    W11 25H2 (26200.7840)11th Gen Intel® Core i7-11700 processor32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR4, 2933 MHz, dual channelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB GDDR6
    Operating System
    W11 25H2 (26200.7840)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    XPS Special Edition
    CPU
    11th Gen Intel® Core i7-11700 processor
    Memory
    32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR4, 2933 MHz, dual channel
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB GDDR6
    Hard Drives
    2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD

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