S mode is a Windows 10 feature that improves security and boosts performance, but at a significant cost.

Microsoft Windows 10 in S mode is a pre-configured version of Windows 10 Pro designed to be more secure but with the same level of performance. The most obvious limitation is that while in S mode, Windows 10 can only download, install, and use applications that are verified and available from the Microsoft Store.

Is Windows 10 in S mode right for you? Find out in this free PDF ebook from TechRepublic, which describes pros, cons, features and alternatives to S mode.

In the ebook:

• Windows 10 in S mode: A cheat sheet
• Windows 10 in S mode: Pros and cons
• Windows 10 S Mode in Education
• Windows Defender Application Control: The enterprise alternative to S-Mode
• And more!