Microsoft has quietly set an expiration date for Windows 11 SE — the slimmed-down, education-focused edition of Windows — announcing that the OS will receive no further feature updates or security patches after October 2026.
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Windows 11 SE was launched in 2021 as...
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Microsoft has confirmed that Microsoft Edge and the Microsoft WebView2 runtime will continue to receive updates on Windows 10 (22H2) through at least October 2028, even though the Windows 10 operating system itself reaches end of support on October 14, 2025 — a separation that changes migration...
Microsoft has quietly separated the browser from the operating system timetable: Microsoft Edge and the Microsoft WebView2 Runtime will continue to receive updates on Windows 10, version 22H2, through at least October 2028, even though mainstream support for the underlying Windows 10 platform...
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Windows 10’s tenth anniversary arrives with bittersweet fanfare: what began in July 2015 as Microsoft’s course correction from the stumbles of Windows 8 has now become a pivotal crossroad for hundreds of millions worldwide. On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will end all mainstream support for...
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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 retire Windows 11 SE marks the end of its latest endeavor to penetrate the education sector with a streamlined operating system. Launched in 2021, Windows 11 SE was designed as a cloud-first, simplified version of Windows 11, aiming to provide an efficient and...
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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...
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It has now been a full decade since Microsoft launched Windows 10, an anniversary that provides a compelling vantage point to assess not only how the operating system fared through its extensive lifespan, but also how it became one of the most pivotal platforms in the company’s history. With...
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As October approaches, the Windows ecosystem is on the brink of a pivotal transition. Microsoft has officially reminded customers that Windows 11 version 22H2—launched in September 2022—will reach the end of servicing for its last supported editions, including Enterprise, Education, and IoT...
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Square Enix’s announcement to end support for Windows 10 in Final Fantasy XIV marks a pivotal transition not just for the game’s expansive community, but also for the broader relationship between gaming and the perpetual cycle of operating system upgrades. For some, this news is a signal to...
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Microsoft’s long-standing effort to move its Windows user base forward has taken another decisive turn—this time, aimed directly at Microsoft 365 subscribers still running Windows 10. In a move bound to reverberate through homes, businesses, and IT departments worldwide, Microsoft has confirmed...
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Microsoft has made no secret of its relentless push to migrate users from Windows 10 to Windows 11, with the operating system’s End of Life (EOL) looming ever closer. October marks the official curtain call for Windows 10, and the company has not missed an opportunity to nudge—sometimes overtly...
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A subtle yet significant shift is unfolding across the Windows 10 landscape as update KB5001716 begins its unobtrusive rollout to millions of devices worldwide. At first glance, this update seems almost invisible: no splashy new features, no urgent bug fixes, no critical security patches...
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For millions of Windows users around the globe, the looming deadline of October 14 carries immense weight. On that day, Microsoft will officially end all mainstream support for Windows 10, its flagship operating system of the previous decade, including the critical security updates most users...
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Microsoft’s recent announcement concerning the future of its venerable Windows operating system has both clarified the company’s intentions and quashed months of speculation surrounding a possible Windows 12. Instead of ushering in a new era with a rebranded OS iteration, the tech giant is...
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The clock is ticking for millions of PCs worldwide as Microsoft draws the curtain on Windows 10 support, a move that will reverberate through homes, businesses, and public sector organizations alike. With the official end-of-support date set for October 14, 2025, users are rightly bracing...
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When the news first broke that Windows 10 would officially reach its end of support on October 14, 2025, the resounding concern among millions of users worldwide echoed a now-familiar refrain: what happens next? Microsoft’s latest announcement, detailed in BleepingComputer and confirmed by...
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With the October 2025 end-of-support date for Windows 10 rapidly approaching, millions of individuals and organizations are now forced to confront an uncomfortable reality: clinging to the familiar comfort of Windows 10 could put them on the “wrong” side of risk—cybersecurity, compliance...
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With the end-of-support date for Windows 10 looming on October 14, 2025, millions of users — from home office workers to mission-critical industrial operators — now face high-stakes decisions about if and how to upgrade. Since Microsoft announced their new, stricter hardware requirements for...
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As the sun sets on Windows 10, a pivotal chapter in Microsoft’s operating system legacy comes to a close, ushering in both uncertainty and urgency for millions of users worldwide. The end-of-life (EOL) dates for Windows 10 and Windows 11 are not just technical milestones but pivotal inflection...
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