Microsoft’s recent decision to end Windows 11 SE signals another pivotal shift in the company’s long and contentious battle for dominance in the education technology sector. Introduced with fanfare in late 2021 as a “cloud-first operating system” designed for low-cost PCs in classrooms, Windows...
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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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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...
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