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Guinness World Records has officially recognised Nigerian-born cloud engineer Abel Yakubu for a continuous 60-hour Longest Computer Programming Lesson held in Abuja between 21 and 23 November 2025, a Guinness-listed adjudication that has already generated widespread national and international...

Abel Yakubu’s confirmed Guinness World Record for a continuous 60‑hour computer programming lesson is more than a headline; it is a high‑visibility inflection point for Nigeria’s tech ecosystem and a practical case study in how spectacle, pedagogy and verification collide in modern skills...

AI in the classroom has moved from theory to practice: instructors are now deciding whether to treat generative models as another instructional tool, a subject to be taught, or both — and those choices will shape learning outcomes, assessment design, and institutional policy for years to come...

Microsoft’s student offer condenses a year’s worth of premium Office features plus Copilot’s generative AI into a single, time‑limited opportunity for eligible college students — but the details matter: who qualifies, how to redeem, what’s actually included, and what to watch for when the free...

Cloudforce’s elevation to Microsoft’s 2025 Education Partner of the Year is a clear inflection point for campus-focused AI: the award spotlights nebulaONE®, Cloudforce’s Azure-native secure AI gateway, and amplifies a pragmatic — if still imperfect — model for how universities can deliver...

YouTube’s sudden removal of several Windows 11 tutorial videos — including popular walkthroughs showing how to bypass the Microsoft account requirement and how to install Windows 11 version 25H2 on unsupported PCs — has touched off a public backlash from creators and reignited a broader debate...

YouTube’s automated moderation engines have begun removing Windows 11 tutorials that demonstrate how to bypass setup restrictions — including guides for creating a local (offline) account during OOBE and for installing Windows 11 on unsupported hardware — and the takedowns are being justified...

YouTube has removed a pair of Windows 11 how‑to videos from the CyberCPU Tech channel — one showing how to complete Out‑Of‑Box Experience (OOBE) setup with a local account, the other outlining ways to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware — and the platform justified the removals by citing...

YouTube’s automated moderation system has begun purging videos that show users how to sidestep Windows 11 setup restrictions — removing tutorials on installing Windows 11 with a local account and on unsupported hardware while flagging them as “harmful or dangerous.” Many affected creators say...

Windows 11 laptops are the safe, familiar backbone for students and first-job hires who need dependable keyboards, clean Start menus, sensible multitasking, and a modest dose of on-device AI — and a recent buyer’s roundup from Hindustan Times lays out precisely that playbook for practical...

Lamar University’s recent guidance endorsing Microsoft Copilot as the preferred AI tool for students and faculty marks a pragmatic turn in campus AI policy: the university is steering users toward an enterprise-grounded Copilot experience that promises institutional controls, source citations...

The McDuffie Progress lists a community event called Exploring Windows, but the event page could not be retrieved directly; the available record indicates the listing exists but was inaccessible at the time of research, so this feature combines a verified note about the McDuffie Progress listing...

The generative AI revolution in education is accelerating, as Microsoft and Google unveil ambitious new programs aimed directly at students around the world. Both tech giants have expanded their AI product offerings and are rolling out innovative tools and access plans that promise to reshape...

Microsoft's decision to deprecate its Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) platform in 2024 left many VR enthusiasts with hardware that seemed destined for obsolescence. However, a new development promises to breathe life back into these devices. An unofficial SteamVR driver, aptly named 'Oasis,' is set...

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...

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...

A flurry of newly surfaced images and documentation has finally revealed the true face of one of Microsoft's boldest—yet most elusive—hardware ambitions: the purist, Windows-powered Surface Duo, codenamed Andromeda. Initially conceived as a successor to the aging Windows Phone line, Andromeda...

Microsoft’s official announcement to end support for Windows 11 SE marks a decisive turning point for educational technology and classroom computing, concluding a brief chapter in its quest to challenge Google’s Chromebook dominance in schools. With support set to end in October 2026—and version...

Google's recent enhancements to its AI Mode in Search mark a significant evolution in how users interact with information online. These updates, introduced ahead of the back-to-school season, are poised to transform educational experiences by offering more interactive and personalized learning...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of education technology, recent developments from industry leaders like Google, Intel, and Microsoft are poised to significantly impact learning environments. These advancements encompass enhanced AI capabilities in search engines, a shift towards AI-integrated...