

You can also take a look at CNET's list of the best Windows laptops. MDT is a collection of tools, processes, and guidance for automating desktop and server deployment. If you aren't currently using it, download a free 180-day trial of Microsoft Configuration Manager (current branch). If you're looking for basic versions of each of these apps, the free version should work well for you.įor more productivity coverage, check out what Microsoft 365 Basic offers customers, all of the best features in Windows 11 and how to take screenshots in Windows 10 or 11. Microsoft Configuration Manager simplifies the deployment and management of Windows 10.

There are still benefits to the free version, including the ability to share links to your work and collaborate in real time, similar to what the Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) productivity tools allow. Windows 10 Pro for Workstations is designed for high-end hardware for intensive computing tasks and supports Intel Xeon, AMD Opteron and the latest AMD Epyc processors up to four CPUs up to 6 TB RAM the ReFS file system Non-Volatile Dual In-line Memory Module ( NVDIMM ) and remote direct memory access (RDMA). After the download completes, double-click the executable file to run the Media. They also have fewer features than the full Microsoft 365 versions. With those preliminaries out of the way, go to the Download Windows 10 webpage and click the Download now button. You might be saying, "Wait a minute, if I can get all of those apps for free, why pay for Microsoft 365 in the first place?" The functionality of the free apps is limited, so they only run in your web browser and you can only use them while you're actively connected to the internet. Screenshot by Alison DeNisco Rayome/CNET So what's the catch for the free version? Use the browser-based version of the Microsoft Word app for free.
