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Discussions tagged with tablet security on WindowsForum.com focus on encryption and data protection for Windows-based tablets, particularly in professional or sensitive-data environments. A recurring theme is the need for BitLocker drive encryption, which requires a Pro version of Windows. Users ask whether devices like the Surface 2, which run Windows RT, can be upgraded to a Pro edition to enable such security features. The tag covers practical concerns about balancing battery life, hardware choices, and security requirements when selecting a tablet for work use, especially in settings like courtrooms where data sensitivity is paramount.
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    Windows 8 Is there a Pro version of Windows for Surface 2?

    Hi, My trusty netbook needs to be retired after 5 years of hard graft, and I'm looking to replace it with a Windows-based tablet. My current preference is the Surface 2 (not the surface pro 2, for the avoidance of doubt). Battery life is key for me as I use it primarily in court, where I...
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