Amarok 3.3.1 arrives as a small version bump with outsized impact, tightening the screws on a major transition that began with the 3.3 milestone: a full move to Qt 6 and the modern KDE software stack, paired with a clear focus on scripting‑driven customization, better metadata plumbing, and...
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 announcement to discontinue support for Windows 11 SE by October 2026 marks the end of its latest endeavor to penetrate the education sector—a domain predominantly controlled by Google's Chrome OS. This decision underscores the challenges Microsoft has faced in offering a...
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Here are the key points from the article "Windows 11 SE: Bye bye in October 2026" from Born's Tech and Windows World:
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Windows 11 SE was launched as a "budget" version of Windows 11, aimed at educational institutions. It was positioned as a "Chromebook killer," intended mainly for...
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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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Windows 10, a release destined to mark a defining era for personal computing, stands today as both a triumph of user adoption and a symbol of ambitions unrealized. Its journey from a salvation act after the tumultuous Windows 8 era to its impending end-of-life strikes a narrative arc built on...
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Asus Business has officially announced that it will cease support for Windows 10 on all its devices by October 14, 2025, urging users to transition to Windows 11. This decision aligns with Microsoft's broader strategy to phase out Windows 10, as the company encourages adoption of Windows 11...
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Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27898 arrives with a range of new usability, recovery, and accessibility features—an update that reflects Microsoft’s ongoing effort to refine the desktop experience while packing in deeper resilience and customization. Rolled out to the Canary Channel, this...
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As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, users are urged to transition to Windows 11 to maintain optimal security and functionality. Continuing with Windows 10 beyond this date exposes systems to increased vulnerabilities due to the cessation of security updates...
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As millions of Windows 11 users increasingly depend on their PCs for work, creativity, and gaming, Microsoft’s behind-the-scenes decisions about driver management can have a far-reaching impact. The latest policy shift—the decision to stop pushing older, so-called legacy drivers through Windows...
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Microsoft has announced a strategic initiative to phase out legacy drivers from Windows Update, aiming to enhance security and system stability across the Windows ecosystem. This move is part of a broader effort to streamline driver management and reduce potential vulnerabilities associated with...
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In an incident that highlights both the power and pitfalls of automatic software updates in enterprise environments, Microsoft recently found itself racing to resolve a critical issue introduced by its own Patch Tuesday update. The problem, affecting Surface Hub v1 devices, left administrators...
Apple and Microsoft have long been at the center of debates regarding device longevity, support lifespans, and the true meaning of “planned obsolescence.” As concerns about cybersecurity rise and budgets tighten for businesses and home users alike, knowing whether your Mac or Windows PC will...
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A sweeping transformation is underway for Microsoft 365, with June’s roadmap update ushering in a new era defined by generative AI, robust customization, deeper admin controls, and an ambitious vision to reimagine productivity. As the Microsoft 365 ecosystem forms the digital backbone for...
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In an era of increasingly complex hardware ecosystems, Microsoft has taken a decisive step to simplify the tangled web of USB-C functionality on Windows 11 laptops. The company’s recent mandate of new minimum standards for USB4 and USB 3.0 ports, announced as part of the Windows Hardware...
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Microsoft's decision to discontinue the Surface Laptop Studio 2 marks a significant shift in its hardware strategy, reflecting broader trends in the tech industry and the company's evolving focus.
The Surface Laptop Studio 2, introduced in October 2023, was lauded for its innovative design and...
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For years, the evolution of the Windows Start menu has mirrored the shifting needs and priorities of both casual users and IT professionals, serving as a barometer for Microsoft’s broader operating system ambitions. Now, with the latest wave of updates to Windows 11, Microsoft is executing one...
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The digital landscape for Windows users is on the cusp of significant transformation as Microsoft accelerates its push into on-device artificial intelligence (AI) with the unveiling of several new features set to debut on Copilot+ PCs running Windows 11. The announcement, made public through...
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You might want to take a seat and cling onto your closest desktop, because if you’re reading this on an aging Windows 10 PC, the digital hourglass is tumbling dangerously low. Microsoft, in a move that has left users gasping more than Clippy at a cybersecurity conference, has urged—nay...
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Microsoft has recently unveiled a suite of AI-driven enhancements for Copilot+ PCs, marking a significant advancement in Windows 11's capabilities. The April 2025 Windows non-security preview update introduces three pivotal features: Recall, Click to Do, and an improved Windows Search.
Recall: A...
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