Microsoft's move to discontinue Windows 11 SE, its education-focused operating system meant to challenge Chrome OS, underscores a pivotal shift in the company's client OS strategy—signaling a quiet withdrawal from a high-stakes battle that began just a few short years ago. The announcement that...
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Few topics in modern IT provoke as much debate, suspicion, and outright anxiety as Microsoft’s upgrade cycle for its flagship operating system. With each significant transition, legions of users—corporate, consumer, and enthusiast alike—face the pressing question: will their trusted device...
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Microsoft's fiscal third-quarter results for 2025 have showcased a robust financial performance, underscored by significant growth in cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors. The company reported a revenue of $70.1 billion, marking a 13% increase from the previous year, and a...
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