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. (windowscentral.com)
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Microsoft has officially announced the discontinuation of Windows 11 SE, its education-focused operating system designed for low-cost devices. Support for Windows 11 SE will cease in October 2026, marking the end of software updates, technical assistance, and security fixes for this edition. The...
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Just under four years after its understated debut, the chapter of Windows 11 SE—the edition crafted by Microsoft for low-cost PCs and the education sector—is closing, leaving teachers, IT admins, and the broader technology community to reflect on a pivotal experiment that never quite found its...
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In a recent update that aims to enhance user experience, Microsoft has rolled out Build KB5041873 for the Windows Insider Beta Channel. Although this update does not introduce major new features, it provides a wealth of fixes and improvements tailored for current issues impacting Windows 11...
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