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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A silent icon is fading from the education technology landscape. Microsoft’s Windows 11 SE—once billed as Redmond’s best shot at halting the Chromebook juggernaut in schools—is facing official retirement. By October 2026, support for Windows 11 SE will end. Software updates, technical...
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Windows 11 SE, Microsoft's streamlined operating system designed for educational environments, is approaching its end of life. According to Microsoft's official lifecycle documentation, support for Windows 11 SE will conclude in October 2026. (learn.microsoft.com) This decision marks the...
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