Microsoft has officially announced the discontinuation of Windows 11 SE, its streamlined, cloud-first operating system designed specifically for the education sector. Support for Windows 11 SE will cease in October 2026, marking the end of an initiative aimed at competing with Google's Chrome OS...
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After a brief and closely watched tenure in the education technology market, Microsoft has officially announced the end-of-life for Windows 11 SE, the lightweight operating system once touted as the company’s answer to ChromeOS. Support will conclude in October 2026, closing a chapter on one of...
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Microsoft’s decision to discontinue Windows 11 SE by October 2026 marks the end of its latest foray into the education technology market, shining a spotlight on both the challenges and missteps that have characterized its battle against Google’s ChromeOS in schools. As administrators and IT...
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Microsoft has officially announced the discontinuation of Windows 11 SE, its education-focused operating system designed for low-cost laptops. Support for Windows 11 SE will cease in October 2026, marking the end of an initiative aimed at competing with Google's Chrome OS in the educational...
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Microsoft’s latest move signals not just the end of a product, but a significant shift in the company’s approach toward the education technology sector. The official announcement that Windows 11 SE will reach end of support in October 2026 underscores a quiet yet decisive retreat from a market...
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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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