For more info, see Windows security. Also note that by exclusively using apps from the Microsoft Store and browsing safely with Microsoft Edge, Windows 11 in S mode keeps you running more quickly and securely day in and day out. If you want to use another antivirus software provider, you can ask if they offer a product that runs on a Windows 11 device in S mode.
Many hardware accessories and peripherals such as printers that work with Windows 11 Home also work with Windows 11 in S mode, though sometimes they only offer limited functionality. For additional info, see Windows 10 in S mode accessory compatibility or contact your accessory manufacturer. Always be connected to the internet. With a cellular data connection, you can be online wherever you get a cellular signal—just like with your mobile phone.
Free you from outlets with a battery life that goes beyond all-day. You'll use less power than you would with other PCs, so you can go through a typical work or school day without running out of battery or worrying about finding an outlet to plug into. If you want to use the PC for something more fun, you can enjoy up to 20 or more hours of local video playback between battery charges.
Turn on instantly. When you take out your PC and turn it back on, it turns on instantly. Whenever you have a few minutes in between classes, meetings, or other activities, you can get things done without waiting for your PC to start up. Whether you're running Windows 11 in S mode or not, there are some limitations when you run a PC on a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor:. Drivers for hardware, games and apps will only work if they're designed for a Windows 11 PC running on a Snapdragon processor.
For more info, check with the hardware manufacturer or the organization that developed the driver. Drivers are software programs that communicate with hardware devices—they're commonly used for antivirus and antimalware software, printing or PDF software, assistive technologies, CD and DVD utilities, and virtualization software.
Whether you're in S mode or not, peripherals and devices only work if the drivers they depend on are built into Windows. You can usually find bit x86 versions of apps, but some app developers only offer bit x64 apps.
Games and apps won't work if they use a version of OpenGL greater than 1. You can check with your game publisher to see if a game will work. Apps that customize the Windows experience might have problems. This includes some input method editors IMEs , assistive technologies, and cloud storage apps. The organization that develops the app determines whether their app will work on a Windows 11 PC running on a Snapdragon processor. You won't be able to install third-party antivirus software on any edition of Windows 11 running on a Snapdragon processor.
However, Windows Defender Security Center will help keep you safe for the supported lifetime of your Windows 11 device. Windows 11 in S mode provides built-in accessibility features that help you do more on your device. You can check the Microsoft Store to see if your preferred assistive technology apps are available for a PC running in S mode. If they aren't available, you can permanently switch out of S mode to use non-Microsoft Store apps.
You may want to check with the vendor to find out if their application is compatible with Windows 11 running on a Snapdragon processor.
Not all assistive technology apps work as expected, even if you switch out of S mode. For more info, visit the NV Access website. Note: Switching out of S mode is one-way.
If you make the switch, you won't be able to go back to S mode. To learn more, see How do I switch out of S mode? Also, even if you aren't in S mode, peripherals and devices will only work if the drivers they depend on are built into Windows It's a good idea to check whether the hardware developer has published a version of the driver that runs on a Windows 11 device with a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.
Note that switching out of S mode is one-way. If you make the switch, you won't be able to go back to S mode on that device.
For more info, see How do I switch out of S mode? Every Windows 11 PC running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor can connect to a cellular data network, whether or not it's S mode enabled. This lets you get online wherever you have a cellular signal. You'll need a data plan and a SIM card from your mobile operator.
To learn how to get connected after that, see Cellular settings in Windows To see if your device will work, check the hardware manufacturer's website or your mobile operator's website. You can also buy prepaid cellular data plans through the Microsoft Store. For more information about how to buy a plan, see Get online with paid cellular data.
Windows 11 in S mode only works with compatible apps from the Microsoft Store. Most apps in the Microsoft Store work the same for devices whether they're in S mode or not. Many hardware accessories and peripherals such as printers that work with Windows 11 will also work with Windows 11 in S mode, but might have limited functionality.
See Windows 10 in S mode Accessory Compatibility for more info on Microsoft hardware accessories, and for links to contact third parties if you have questions about using their accessories with Windows 11 in S mode. If you don't find information on a specific model, check with your accessory manufacturer. If you try to use an app that's not in the Microsoft Store, you'll get a reminder that the app isn't an option when you're using Windows 11 in S mode.
We'll often suggest a category of similar apps or a specific app that's already available in the Microsoft Store. If you still want to download an application that's not in the Microsoft Store or has compatibility issues, you can switch out of S mode, but you won't be able to switch back again. The number of compatible apps and devices will continue to grow.
For the most up-to-date information, you can always check back at this website, at the Microsoft Store in Windows, or with the hardware or software manufacturer. If you absolutely need to use an app or device that's not compatible, it's easy to switch out of S mode—you just won't be able to switch back.
Windows provides a number of built-in accessibility features to help you do more. If you need to use assistive technology apps that aren't available through the Microsoft Store, and aren't downloadable on a Windows 11 device in S mode, you'll need to switch out of S mode and you won't be able to switch back.
Windows 10 in S mode is a version of Windows 10 that's streamlined for security and performance, while providing a familiar Windows experience.
When you upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11, the upgrade will attempt to install the same edition in Windows 11 as you have on your Windows 10 device. If you have the Pro, Enterprise, or Education editions of Windows 10 in S mode, Windows Update will not offer Windows 11 because S mode is not available in those editions of Windows As Jason Perlow recently pointed out: "If you are running the 20H2 release Windows 10 October Update as a consumer, small business, or enterprise, you can take advantage of these ["new" security features] if you deploy Group Policy or simply click into Windows 10's Device Security menu to switch them on.
He's right. You can. The tools are already there. I've done it myself on three of my older Windows PCs. All of which, I might add, probably won't run the final version of Windows My point is that since you can lock down Windows 10 on newer PCs just as well as Windows 11 — without any danger or trouble — there's really no good reason to upgrade. Steven J. Here are the latest Insider stories. More Insider Sign Out. Sign In Register. Sign Out Sign In Register.
This was known as the "Windows tax," the extra money you paid for an operating system you didn't need. About 15 years ago, pioneering companies like System76 began selling white-label hardware with Linux preinstalled, along with all the necessary drivers to ensure hardware compatibility.
Linux worked out of the box. They were seldom what you'd call svelte laptops, but they were solid machines, and hey, no Windows tax. Today, System76 builds its own Linux-based desktop hardware at a factory in Colorado, and even big brands like Dell sell laptops with Linux.
Lenovo is the latest manufacturer to want in on the fun, releasing its first Linux laptop in the form of an eighth-generation ThinkPad X1 Carbon. There are some quirks, but it's one of the best laptops around for Linux. Lenovo's ThinkPad series laptops are not notable for their cutting-edge design. They're solid, well-constructed, no-nonsense machines made for day-in, day-out use, and the X1 Carbon is no exception.
All the usual ThinkPad standouts are here, including a great keyboard with the red "nub," a trackpad with the buttons at the top where they belong , a fingerprint reader, and a hardware cover for the webcam. The matte black case is made of a soft plastic material that's wrapped around a very solid chassis—there's no flex or bend to it. I prefer it to aluminum laptops, which tend to have sharp edges.
There are plenty of ports. It even comes with support for Wi-Fi 6. My only real dislike is how the power button is on the side of the case, which takes some getting used to. The other peculiar thing? There was a Windows sticker on the underside of the case. You can upgrade the processor to an i7, max out the RAM to 16 gigabytes, and opt for a 4K screen.
I find 8 gigabytes of RAM to be plenty for Linux. The exception is if you're editing video or compiling software, in which case I'd suggest upgrading to 16 gigabytes of RAM. I mention this because the RAM is soldered to the motherboard, meaning you can't upgrade it yourself down the road as you can with many Lenovo laptops.
You can upgrade the solid-state drive though—any M. The X1 Carbon may be the first Lenovo to be certified to work with Linux, but as any Linux user can tell you, Lenovo hardware has almost always been a great choice for the operating system.
Lenovo previously made the extra effort for DIY Linux fans with BIOS utilities that don't require Windows, hardware drivers for most things, and user-upgradeable hardware.
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