After a short-lived journey that began with high hopes in 2021, Microsoft has officially sounded the death knell for Windows 11 SE, its tailored school edition aimed at low-cost classroom PCs. This move marks not just the end of an operating system variant but signals another pivot in...
Edchart's recent partnership with Credly to offer Microsoft Cognitive Toolkit Machine Learning certifications marks a significant advancement in the validation and recognition of digital skills globally. This collaboration aims to provide professionals with verifiable credentials that attest to...
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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...
The sound of a closing door echoes across Microsoft’s educational strategy today as the company formally ends support for Windows 11 SE, its ambitious but ultimately short-lived competitor to ChromeOS. Two years after its high-profile launch, Windows 11 SE finds itself relegated to the footnotes...
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Just under four years after its understated debut, the chapter of Windows 11 SE—the edition crafted by Microsoft for low-cost PCs and the education sector—is closing, leaving teachers, IT admins, and the broader technology community to reflect on a pivotal experiment that never quite found its...
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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...
Here’s a summary of the KB5064648: Phi Silica AI component update (version 1.2507.793.0) for Qualcomm-powered systems based on the official Microsoft Support documentation:
What is KB5064648?
KB5064648 is a component update for Phi Silica AI on Qualcomm-powered systems running Windows 11 (24H2...
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Staying on top of Windows updates has evolved from a clunky, reactive process into a dynamic practice that’s central to modern IT management. The last year in particular has seen Microsoft double down on transparency, accessibility, and the user experience for those entrusted with managing...
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For IT professionals responsible for managing Windows updates across organizations of any scale, staying ahead of the rapidly evolving update landscape can feel like a full-time job in itself. Over the past year, Microsoft has markedly refined the way it communicates crucial information about...
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For IT administrators and Windows enthusiasts alike, keeping pace with the relentless cadence of Windows updates and their rapidly evolving ecosystem poses a formidable challenge. Over the past year, Microsoft has undertaken substantial efforts to overhaul its Windows release information...
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The path to becoming a Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect is well-trodden yet constantly shifting, as the landscapes of cloud computing and IT certification rapidly evolve. For ambitious professionals targeting the AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions exam...
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As the digital revolution transforms industries worldwide, the education sector in the Philippines is undergoing a paradigm shift—one fueled by the strategic integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into literacy programs. A landmark collaboration between the Department of Education (DepEd)...
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ROI Training’s ascent to the status of a Microsoft Training Services Partner not only marks a significant milestone for the company itself, but also signals a broader trend in the evolving landscape of enterprise IT skills development. For organizations entrenched in the Microsoft ecosystem, the...
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In the evolving digital landscape where cloud technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) redefining how enterprises operate, the announcement of ROI Training’s appointment as a Microsoft Training Services Partner marks a significant milestone for both organizations and the broader IT training...
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Microsoft has officially announced that the anticipated next major version of Windows, often referred to as "Windows 12," will not be released this year. Instead, the company is focusing on rolling out Windows 11, version 25H2, later in 2025. This update promises a more efficient installation...
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Here’s a summary of the announcement from openPR.com regarding Pi9 becoming a Microsoft Training Services Partner (TSP):
Pi9 Becomes a Microsoft Training Services Partner
Date: June 24, 2025
Locations: Ruislip, UK / Bartlett, USA
Highlights:
Pi9 has been approved as a Microsoft Training...
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As Microsoft prepares to bring Windows 10 to the end of its mainstream support lifecycle on October 14, 2025, millions of users across the globe find themselves at a crossroads. While some are ready to embrace the transition to Windows 11, a significant portion—encompassing schools, businesses...
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The landscape of digital education is undergoing a profound transformation, with Microsoft leading a significant charge in redefining how technology supports classroom learning. Microsoft’s upcoming launch of the Microsoft Learning Zone—a sophisticated AI-powered application solely for Copilot+...
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As student life in the United States grows ever more intertwined with technology, Microsoft's latest offer marks a turning point in the AI-education landscape. The announcement of a complimentary three-month trial of Microsoft 365 Personal with Copilot AI for US college students brings not only...
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Cloud computing has become an integral part of daily life, influencing activities from streaming services to online gaming. As businesses and educational institutions increasingly adopt platforms like Microsoft Azure for application deployment and data management, acquiring Azure skills has...