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Vlado85rs/Getty Images Windows 11 Pro does support a ton more memory than the standard version — but for average users, Pro's RAM limit is complete and utter overkill. To be clear, Windows 11 Home isn't exactly stingy when it comes to max memory support, topping out at an almighty 128 GB. For context, 16 GB is normally enough for all but the most hardcore gamers or prosumer video editors (who will benefit from 32 GB and 64 GB of RAM respectively). As for Windows 11 Pro, Microsoft's top tier operating systems tops out at an absurd 2 TB of RAM. With RAMaggeddon not expected to ease anytime soon,

Nguyenducquang/Getty Images Unless you're a high-end user who craves advanced security features or regularly needs to access their business network from home, Windows 11 Pro definitely isn't worth your money. If all you do in Windows is browsing, gaming or a little image/video editing, the Home version of Microsoft's OS has all the apps and features you'll need. It's also important to note that Windows 11 Pro isn't faster than Windows 11 Home — both perform identically, whether for gaming or general booting/desktop navigation. For business users or developers, there is a case to be made for bu

Max Miller for Engadget There are three main storage formats for a drive you'll use externally with a Windows system. Windows itself uses NTFS for internal drives due to its support for partitioning and encryption, among other things. If you plan on using your USB 2.0 or 3.0 drive exclusively with Windows systems, NTFS is the best choice. However, you should not use NTFS if there's a chance you'll be plugging your drive into a Linux, Android, iOS or macOS system. For non-Windows operating systems, the storage format with the broadest compatibility is exFAT. It can handle large files of more th

In some ways, asking which is "better" is like comparing apples to oranges — they're built for different jobs. NTFS is Microsoft's advanced file system for Windows, offering features like file permissions, encryption and journaling to protect data during unexpected interruptions. It's the default file system for most Windows PCs and is ideal for internal drives or Windows-only setups. exFAT is a lightweight, cross-platform alternative introduced in 2006. It's designed for external drives that need to work seamlessly across operating systems like Windows or macOS. The best choice depends on whe