Google’s recent code-level traces for a device codenamed Nocturne have rekindled talk of a Chrome OS tablet that could—under certain conditions—run Windows 10, a possibility that would mark one of the most surprising cross-platform experiments between a major silicon/OS ecosystem and the...
Microsoft’s announcement that support for Windows 11 SE will officially end in October 2026 marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of the company's strategy for education-focused operating systems. After just five years on the market, the tailored OS designed as a direct competitor to Chrome OS...
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Microsoft has officially announced the discontinuation of Windows 11 SE, its streamlined operating system designed to compete with Google's Chrome OS in the education sector. Support for Windows 11 SE will cease in October 2026, marking the end of a five-year lifecycle for the platform...
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Microsoft’s official announcement to end support for Windows 11 SE marks a decisive turning point for educational technology and classroom computing, concluding a brief chapter in its quest to challenge Google’s Chromebook dominance in schools. With support set to end in October 2026—and version...
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Microsoft’s recent decision to end Windows 11 SE signals another pivotal shift in the company’s long and contentious battle for dominance in the education technology sector. Introduced with fanfare in late 2021 as a “cloud-first operating system” designed for low-cost PCs in classrooms, Windows...
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Microsoft’s decision to retire Windows 11 SE marks a pivotal shift in its classroom technology strategy, sparking a mix of concern and curiosity among students, educators, IT administrators, and the broader PC industry. Introduced as a stripped-down, education-focused edition of Windows 11...
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A silent icon is fading from the education technology landscape. Microsoft’s Windows 11 SE—once billed as Redmond’s best shot at halting the Chromebook juggernaut in schools—is facing official retirement. By October 2026, support for Windows 11 SE will end. Software updates, technical...
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In a move signaling a sobering reassessment of strategy within Microsoft’s education-focused Windows division, the company has officially discontinued Windows 11 SE—a lightweight, student-centric operating system once heralded as its answer to Google’s domination of the classroom with ChromeOS...
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Microsoft's recent decision to discontinue Windows 11 SE marks the end of its latest attempt to penetrate the education sector with a streamlined operating system. This move underscores the challenges the company has faced in competing with Google's Chrome OS, which has steadily gained traction...
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Microsoft's move to discontinue Windows 11 SE, its education-focused operating system meant to challenge Chrome OS, underscores a pivotal shift in the company's client OS strategy—signaling a quiet withdrawal from a high-stakes battle that began just a few short years ago. The announcement that...
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Just over three years after its understated arrival in late 2021, Microsoft’s effort to challenge the dominance of Chromebooks in classrooms—Windows 11 SE—has come to a definitive end. This chapter in Microsoft’s long quest to engineer a worthy Chrome OS alternative is closing not with a bang...
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Just a few years after its ambitious debut, Microsoft’s experiment to wrest the education device market from Google—Windows 11 SE—is coming to an abrupt end. Launched in late 2021 as a stripped-down, classroom-focused edition of Windows 11, Windows 11 SE was billed as Microsoft’s strongest bid...
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The battle between operating systems never ceases to spark debate. In today's landscape, where devices seem increasingly similar in appearance and functionality, choosing between Chrome OS and Windows 11 comes down to understanding how each caters to your workflow, gaming needs, and overall...
As the October 2025 deadline for Windows 10 end-of-support (EOS) looms ever closer, many Windows users are facing a critical decision: upgrade or switch operating systems. Continuing with Windows 10 after its EOS means no more security patches, bug fixes, or compatibility updates—a situation...
In the ever-evolving world of laptops, budget options continue to gain traction as users seek both performance and affordability. The Asus CX1400CKA-NK0453, featuring Chrome OS, falls into this category as an interesting choice for those looking for a cost-effective laptop without sacrificing...
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I run Win7 ultimate.
I have tried to set up IIS and WebDav, no good luck with this. :-|
What I`m after to do is, I want to share my files and folders on the internet and on the web.
i have this machine running all the time, so I could say I want it to be my own "cloud".
The main issue, is...
I really like the look of the interface in Chrome OS, but i don't want to hack my computer and install Chrome OS just to down my functionality and up the interface.Is there a way to make windows look like chrome?Mainly the taskbar.Also here, the concept has a Chrome OS like interface.Is there a...