A family member recently acquired a brand-new HP laptop, and upon initial setup, it was operating on Windows 11 Home in S mode. We decided to switch it out of S mode and back to regular Windows 11 Home as they preferred to avoid the restrictions imposed by S mode.

I’m curious, is this becoming a common practice with new PC acquisitions across different brands or is it primarily associated with HP computers? I recall a recent discussion on this topic, but since it’s been years since I last purchased a new PC, I’m eager to learn more about these emerging trends.

​A family member recently acquired a brand-new HP laptop, and upon initial setup, it was operating on Windows 11 Home in S mode. We decided to switch it out of S mode and back to regular Windows 11 Home as they preferred to avoid the restrictions imposed by S mode. I’m curious, is this becoming a common practice with new PC acquisitions across different brands or is it primarily associated with HP computers? I recall a recent discussion on this topic, but since it’s been years since I last purchased a new PC, I’m eager to learn more about these emerging trends.  Read More

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