Microsoft is killing off its “Chromebook killer” for schools
Microsoft is ending support for Windows 11 SE in 2026. This marks a major retreat from its strategy to compete with Chromebooks in K-8 classrooms and leaves schools with a budget headache.
Category: Computing
Running Windows 11 in Proxmox is the ultimate trust fall
Virtualizing Windows 11 on a Proxmox server isn’t just for homelab tinkerers. It’s becoming a compelling strategy for isolating Microsoft’s telemetry and security risks, while gaining powerful snapshot and backup controls. You can even pass through a GPU for gaming.
Bazzite’s latest update fixes Wi-Fi and adds some helpful bees
The Bazzite Linux distro just rolled out a significant update aimed at improving core system stability. The headline change switches the default Wi-Fi handler to IWD for better speed and connection reliability. It also replaces a key file deduplication tool with a faster alternative called bees.
Your Next Smartphone Could Cost Way More, Thanks to AI
A new report warns that the AI boom is creating a memory shortage for smartphones and PCs. Manufacturers may have no choice but to pass the 40% memory cost increase to consumers, raising average device prices.
This $219 Mini PC is a NAS, Media Player, and Tiny Desktop
Amazon is offering a deep discount on the Beelink Me Mini PC NAS, dropping its price to $219 from $329. This compact cube functions as a network storage device, a low-power media PC, and a tiny desktop, all in one.
Maxon’s Cinebench 2026 is here with big GPU and CPU changes
Maxon has officially launched Cinebench 2026, the latest version of its popular 3D rendering benchmark. It brings day-one support for next-gen GPUs from Nvidia and AMD, Apple’s newest silicon, and a novel test for measuring SMT efficiency.
Why AI Makes Your Coding Skills More Valuable, Not Less
The narrative that AI will replace programmers is getting a major rethink. According to experts, AI-generated code demands more rigorous human oversight, not less, turning the developer’s role into something more strategic.
Microsoft’s “Project Strong ARMed” Uses AI to Force-Feed Arm Apps
A new job listing has exposed Microsoft’s “Project Strong ARMed” initiative. The project aims to use AI agents to automatically port software from x64 to Arm64, accelerating the adoption of Windows on Arm and Microsoft’s own Cobalt 100 silicon.
Windows 10 is dead, but its legacy lives on in Windows 11’s annoyances
Windows 10’s formal support ended in October 2025, marking a tipping point for the OS. While it was popular for fixing Windows 8’s mistakes, it also introduced many of the user experience issues that have worsened in Windows 11.
SoftBank’s Big Bet, Nvidia’s Big Buy, and a Biotech’s Big Target
The pre-market session is buzzing with major deal talk and analyst calls. SoftBank is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire data center investor DigitalBridge, while Nvidia is buying AI chip startup Groq’s assets for roughly $20 billion.