{"product_id":"windows-8-professional","title":"Windows 8 Professional","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlatform:\u003c\/strong\u003e Microsoft\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Key\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Instant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e GLOBAL\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Languages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePast Windows operating systems have been supplied in several Home and Professional editions, with important differences in networking and security capabilities. With Windows 8, the distinction is more about how you interact with your PC, laptop, tablet, or smartphone—you can use a touchscreen, keyboard and mouse, or both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLog in to a Windows 8 PC, and you are greeted by the Start screen. 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