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The Guide to Backup Encryption and Data Security
10 Oct, 2025







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AI-generated summary
At ~£1,003 ex-VAT, the HP Pro 400 G9 is an “orderly, dependable office box” more than a bargain. The i5-class performance will feel perfectly smooth for typical business workloads—spreadsheets, browser-heavy days, light design apps, standard line-of-business software—and the SFF form factor is a good fit where desk space is tight or you want it to sit neatly behind a monitor. If you’re buying for a small team that just needs consistent day-to-day reliability, this is the kind of machine IT won’t have to babysit.
I’d only hesitate if your workloads are genuinely demanding (video work, heavier CAD, lots of virtualisation) or if you’re buying at scale and could stretch budget further with a better-spec-for-the-money bundle. Also, because it’s a “Pro” model, you’re paying for the business-ready platform and manageability—not raw excitement—so if you’re looking for best value per pound for power users, you may find better options. Overall: buy it if you want a solid mainstream desktop for office users who value quiet operation, consistent performance, and low hassle.
Windows 11
Work anywhere without compromising on performance or security with Windows 11 powered by HP's collaboration and connectivity technology.
Security is your top priority
The HP Wolf Pro Security Edition provides preconfigured enterprise-level PC protection for small and medium sized businesses.[1]
BIOS management over the network
HP Sure Admin, a modern BIOS management tool, eliminates the need for a password or BIOS configuration utility in the OS by creating a digital signature that allows IT administrators to securely ma...
Browse confidently
Help protect your PC from websites and read only Microsoft Office and PDF attachments with embedded malware, ransomware, or viruses with hardware-enforced security from HP Sure Click.[6]
Automatic recovery from firmware attacks
Firmware attacks can completely devastate your PC. Stay protected with HP’s self-healing BIOS - HP Sure Start Gen7 automatically recovers the BIOS from malware, rootkits, or corruption.
HP Sure Sense
Malware is evolving rapidly and traditional antivirus can’t always recognize new attacks. Protect your PC against never-before-seen attacks with HP Sure Sense, which uses deep learning AI to provid...

HP
HP EliteDesk 8 G1i AI - AI PC - mini desktop Core Ultra 5 235T / up to 5 GHz - vPro Enterprise - RAM 16 GB - SSD 512 GB - NVMe - Intel Graphics - Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), Bluetooth 5.4, IEEE 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7) - Win 11 Pro - monitor: none - keyboard: UK - jack black - Smart Buy

Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 55s Gen 6 13G0 - SFF Ryzen 5 220 / up to 4.9 GHz - RAM 8 GB - SSD 256 GB - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVMe - Radeon 740M - Gigabit Ethernet - Win 11 Pro - monitor: none - keyboard: UK - raven black - Lenovo TopSeller

Dell
Dell Pro Slim QCS1250 - Slim desktop Core Ultra 5 235 / up to 5 GHz - RAM 16 GB - SSD 512 GB - NVMe - Intel Graphics - Gigabit Ethernet - Win 11 Pro - monitor: none - black - BTS - with 1 Year Basic Onsite Service after remote diagnosis with Hardware-Only Support - Disti SnS

Dell
Dell Pro Slim QCS1250 - Slim desktop Core i5 i5-14500 / up to 5 GHz - RAM 16 GB - SSD 512 GB - NVMe - UHD Graphics 770 - Gigabit Ethernet - Win 11 Pro - monitor: none - black - BTS - with 1 Year Basic Onsite (AT, DE - 2 Years)