Microsoft’s strategic retreat from the educational market with the discontinuation of Windows 11 SE signals a transformative shift in the competitive landscape for digital classrooms. With support for the stripped-down school edition set to end in October 2026, Microsoft concedes ground to...
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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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Today’s educators face immense pressure to adapt: a rapidly changing world demands not only technical literacy but also the skills to navigate AI-powered tools, manage evolving security threats, and engage increasingly diverse students. On this front, Microsoft’s recently introduced Surface...
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