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Microsoft's Windows 11 Pro Discount Signals a Security-First Strategy

A dramatic price cut on Windows 11 Pro—from $199 to just $12.97—hints at Microsoft’s shift toward security as the primary driver for OS upgrades, raising questions about long-term value and migration challenges for businesses.

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