If you're looking to buy Windows 10, it's likely that you've recently purchased a new laptop, you're looking to upgrade your existing operating system, or you want to install Windows 10 on a Mac. Windows 10 is now the only way to make sure your Windows PC remains secure, as Windows 8 is now considered vulnerable to certain security risks. That means you'll want to upgrade any computers you have still running on the older operating system, and now that the deadline for a free update has passed you'll want to buy Windows 10 for the best price.

We're bringing you the best Windows 10 deals going right now so you can save on a critical piece of kit for your computer. Not only does Windows 10 bring the latest necessary security features, but there's also new features like Cortana assistance and faster service as well.

So, if you're building a brand new system or you've picked up a cheap laptop deal and want to upgrade an older device, you're going to need to buy Windows 10 again. Don't worry though, because we check the prices of Windows 10 every day to make sure you get the best deals.

Why buy Windows 10?

You may still be running your computer on Windows 7 or 8, and if so now's the time to buy Windows 10. This isn't just a performance update, Windows 10 brings new features and security settings to your machine that are crucial to getting your work done in today's operating systems. From the ease of the Cortana assistant to the speed boost you'll notice instantly, upgrading your older system to Windows 10 will be well worth your while.

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Buy Windows 10 Home for the best price

The perfect version of Windows for home users

Windows 10 Home is the version that most people will need. It's for home use and includes game streaming from Xbox One and other consumer features like Cortana, as well as Windows Hello for logging into your PC via a fingerprint scanner or your face. If Windows 8 was the steepest learning curve imaginable, Windows 10 is like meeting a great friend you once knew again - it's just that they've bought some new clothes of which you really do approve. If you're looking to buy Windows 10 Home today, you'll find some excellent offers to save you some cash below.

Buy Windows 10 Pro for the cheapest price

Go Pro if you think it's worth paying more for the Pro features

Buy Windows 10 Pro if you need the extra security and management improvements over the Home version above. It includes Hyper-V for virtualization, BitLocker whole disk encryption, enterprise mode IE, Remote Desktop, a version of the Windows Store for your own business and assigned access (which locks a PC to running only one modern application, to use like a kiosk). Network admins can also schedule updates so they don't happen at important times.

Buy Windows 10 to install on a Mac

Another reason you might want to buy Windows 10 is you want to install the operating system on an Apple Mac computer. You can install Windows 10 on a Mac that is no older than 2015 by using Boot Camp Assistant, Apple's own utility. You will need between 64GB and 128GB of free storage space on your computer, as well as an external USB flash drive with at least 16GB of space in certain instances. Find out more about installing Windows 10 on a Mac via Apple Support. Once installed, you'll be able to switch between Mac OS and Windows 10 when you start up your computer.

You can also check out the best MacBook deals and sales right here on TechRadar.