If you've gotten or gifted a new Windows 11 laptop to someone this holiday season, there’s a chance that it has Windows 11 in S mode preinstalled. In this article, we’ll dive into what S mode is, why you might want to keep it on, and how to switch it off if you decide that you don’t.
S mode was designed by Microsoft to be especially secure and efficient, only allowing you to install apps from the Microsoft Store. Simply, if you want to install an app that comes from elsewhere (like one you might download from the internet), you’ll want to switch out of S mode. This limits the chances of you (or whoever is using the Windows 11 PC) installing an app that could bring unwanted additions like malware.
