Windows 11 versions
With Windows 11 Microsoft released six different versions of the operating system for different applications.
- Windows 11 Home
- Windows 11 Pro, Pro for Education & Pro for Workstation
- Windows 11 Education
- Windows 11 Enterprise (full version)
Windows 11 Home vs. Windows 11 Pro
The home version of the new Windows operating system is the basic feature of the different editions, it includes all standard features such as Microsoft Edge, the new store, desktop management, input methods, widgets and more.
The Windows 11 Pro versions include, as well as the Home version, all standard features with a few additional aspects designed specifically for businesses. It includes, for example BitLocker, with which data can be saved if your device is stolen or a data leak appears.
Windows 11 IoT Enterprise
Just like the classic Windows 11 Enterprise, this IoT version includes all the features, but also specifically designed for embedded devices. It offers many innovations that focus on improving the flexible and fluid experience of the end user. Windows 11 IoT Enterprise is supposed to be the most reliable, secure, connected and powerful Windows operating system.
This operating system is based on Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, continuing the investments made in update and device management tools. Most accessories and related drivers that work with Windows 10 IoT Enterprise also work with the new Windows 11 IoT Enterprise.
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Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: comparison
Aside from a few new features, Windows 11 is very similar to Windows 10, only slightly nicer, for example by the visual adjustments of the icons or the start menu. However, new features of Windows 11 are more than sufficient:
From a new start menu and taskbar design to a new widget area, to snap groups that allow the screen to be designed and set up more flexible than ever before. The new Windows 11 has new features for every area of interest. Even though the new start menu is somehow reminding of the macOS operating system, it is clearer and shows the recently most used files. Further adjustments were made to the Microsoft Store, the Microsoft Teams app (which is now installed from scratch) and the layout on tablets.
System requirements for Windows 11
With Windows 11, Microsoft places high demands on devices, the operating system can only be installed on processors manufactured in 2016/2017 (for Intel PCs from the 8th Pentium and atom chips).
Other minimum requirements are:
- 4 GB RAM
- 64 or more GB of memory
- System firmware UEFI
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0
- Graphics card compatible with DirectX 12 or higher
- High resolution screen (720p), diagonal >9 inches and 8bits per color channel
In addition, Windows 11 requires a Microsoft account, which was not necessary for previous versions.
Some of our Mini-PCs, such as the MOUNT Silver, BOX J4125, CORE 2 and the NINETEEN Q370 are compatible with Windows 11.
