Microsoft Discontinues Windows 11 SE, Yielding to Chrome OS in Schools

Microsoft is discontinuing Windows 11 SE, its 2021 OS for budget school laptops, admitting defeat to Google's Chrome OS dominance in education tech. Plagued by compatibility issues and low adoption, support ends in 2026, highlighting Chromebooks' edge in simplicity and market share. This reinforces Google's stronghold in K-12 classrooms.