Microsoft’s August security rollup has morphed from routine maintenance into a three-headed warning for anyone who touches Windows updates: emergency fixes for broken recovery functions, emerging reports of disappearing SSDs during heavy writes, and severe streaming stutter affecting NDI...
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Microsoft has officially announced the discontinuation of Windows 11 SE, its streamlined operating system designed to compete with Google's Chrome OS in the education sector. Support for Windows 11 SE will cease in October 2026, marking the end of a five-year lifecycle for the platform...
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Microsoft has officially announced the discontinuation of Windows 11 SE, its education-focused operating system designed for low-cost laptops. Support for Windows 11 SE will cease in October 2026, marking the end of an initiative aimed at competing with Google's Chrome OS in the educational...
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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...
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Google's recent enhancements to its AI Mode in Search mark a significant advancement in integrating artificial intelligence into educational tools. These updates are designed to provide a more interactive and personalized learning experience for users.
Enhanced File Interaction
A notable feature...
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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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In the rapidly evolving landscape of educational technology, recent developments from industry leaders like Google, Intel, and Microsoft are poised to significantly impact learning environments. These advancements encompass enhanced AI-driven search capabilities, a strategic shift towards...
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Here’s a quick summary of the key education technology news highlights from the “THE Journal Insider Podcast Shorts” for August 1, 2025:
1. Google’s New AI Mode Features for Learning
Google has introduced new AI Mode features in its Search platform. These are designed specifically to enhance...
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of educational technology, recent developments from industry leaders like Google, Intel, and Microsoft are poised to significantly impact teaching and learning methodologies. These advancements encompass enhanced AI capabilities in search engines, a strategic...
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of educational technology, recent developments from industry leaders like Google, Intel, and Microsoft are poised to significantly impact teaching and learning methodologies. This article delves into Google's latest AI-driven features designed to enhance...
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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 aim to enhance educational experiences through innovative AI integrations and system...
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July 2025 saw a whirlwind of development activity for Windows 11, with Microsoft pushing out no fewer than seven new preview builds through the Insider Program—some aligned with the forthcoming 24H2 and 25H2 releases, others eschewing enrollment in a particular branch. For Windows enthusiasts...
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Microsoft has recently introduced significant enhancements to Windows 11, focusing on reducing system downtime and improving user experience during unexpected restarts. These updates include a redesigned restart screen and the implementation of Quick Machine Recovery (QMR), both integral to the...
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Microsoft has recently introduced two significant enhancements to Windows 11 aimed at minimizing system downtime and improving user experience during unexpected restarts. These updates include the Quick Machine Recovery (QMR) feature and a redesigned restart screen, both integral to the Windows...
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Windows 11’s evolution continues as Microsoft steadily releases new features, refinements, and bug fixes through its Windows Insider Program, keeping enthusiasts and early adopters at the forefront of innovation. Build 27913, the latest Canary Channel release for Windows 11, showcases...
Here are the official highlights and release notes for Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5722 (KB5062669), released to the Beta Channel for Windows Insiders on Windows 11, version 24H2:
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The latest twin-pronged announcement from Microsoft signals a pivotal evolution in its approach to delivering seamless connectivity and deeply-integrated artificial intelligence across the Windows ecosystem. By unveiling the Surface Laptop 5G for Business—a device purpose-built for always-on...
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Windows 11 continues its trajectory of iterative improvement with the rollout of KB5062663, a C-update for versions 23H2 and 22H2, introducing a suite of targeted fixes and functionality enhancements that are already generating conversation throughout the Windows community. Released in...
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Microsoft has recently released the KB5064644 update, enhancing the Image Processing AI component to version 1.2507.793.0 for Windows 11 systems powered by Qualcomm processors. This update is part of Microsoft's ongoing efforts to optimize AI-driven image processing capabilities across various...
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Windows enthusiasts and IT professionals alike mark their calendars for the monthly preview releases, and the arrival of the July 2025 Windows non-security preview update is no exception. Addressing machines running Windows 11 (versions 24H2, 23H2, and 22H2) and Windows 10, version 22H2, this...
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