Microsoft’s latest education-focused Surface rumors have resurfaced in full color: leaked images and tipster posts claim a clamshell “Surface CloudBook” in four finishes — Platinum, Burgundy, Cobalt Blue, and Graphite Gold — with an Alcantara-covered keyboard and a cloud-optimized Windows SKU...
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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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Here are the main points from the articles about Microsoft ending Windows 11 SE support:
Key Details from Both Articles:
Microsoft will discontinue support for Windows 11 SE in October 2026.
This marks the end of Microsoft's five-year push to have a Chromebook competitor in educational...
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Microsoft’s decision to end support for Windows 11 SE marks a pivotal shift in its educational technology strategy, signaling the closure of its most recent foray into crafting a streamlined operating system for classroom use. Official support will cease in October 2026, concluding an initiative...
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Microsoft’s decision to end support for Windows 11 SE by October 2026 marks the closing chapter of a bold, if short-lived, experiment in the educational technology market. Announced through official channels, the company’s move means security updates, software improvements, and technical support...
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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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