The main difference is this: Computers on a home network can belong to a homegroup. Network discovery is turned on for home networks, which allows you to see other computers and devices on the network and allows other network users to see your computer. See: Windows: Choosing a network location.
If you go to school full time (at least 15 credits per semester), you can complete your degree in two years. However, the average amount of time it takes to complete an associates degree in the U.S. attending school part time is six years. Though associate's degree are two-year programs, it will take longer if basic skills courses are needed.
A: An associate degree requires 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits completed in order to earn the degree. It takes about 20 college courses to earn these credits. An associate degree can be awarded by a two-year community college or by a four-year college or university. Some colleges offer 2+2 programs, which are programs that allow a student to receive an associate degree after the first two years of course work while earning a bachelor's degree. Associate degrees are often used for career changes or faster entries into the professional world, since they are cheaper and faster than a traditional bachelor's degree.