Windows 11 SE: for Low-Cost Education PCs, a Chrome OS Competitor - MiniTool

Windows 11 SE specially designed for education: lightweight, secure, and easy to manage

Microsoft is about to release a new operating system for the education field - Windows 11 SE. So, what exactly is Windows 11 SE? How is it different from Windows 11? How to get Windows 11 SE? This article will answer these questions for you.

What is Windows 11 SE?

Windows 11 SE is a new, cloud-centric educational operating system. It is not Microsoft's first educational operating system, and it has previously had Windows 10 S mode (only install apps from the Microsoft App Store) and Windows 10X similar to Chrome OS. Today, Windows 11 SE has become a strong contender for Chrome OS.

Windows 11 SE is designed for teachers (need to provide students with a simple, distraction-free learning environment) and school IT administrators (need to be safe, easy to use, and easy to manage equipment). The system is optimized to provide an excellent educational experience and meet the unique needs of K-8 education. The official meaning of "SE" has not been announced yet, and it is speculated that it may represent "Simple Edition" or "Student Edition".

Windows 11 SE is different from other educational versions of Windows systems. For example, Windows S mode only allows users to install apps from the Microsoft App Store, while Windows 11 SE allows third-party apps such as web browsers and Zoom. School IT administrators can decide which applications are suitable for educational purposes.

Comparison between Windows 11 SE, Windows 11 and Windows 10

Different versions of Windows have different features and advantages. The following table will help you better understand the differences between Windows 11 SE, Windows 11 and Windows 10, and make a smarter choice.

What applications are compatible with Windows 11 SE?

Windows 11 SE is not limited to downloading apps from the Microsoft App Store. Pre-installed applications include Microsoft Office, Teams, Minecraft for Education, and OneNote, and support for Chrome and Zoom. But only IT administrators can download and manage applications through Microsoft Intune for Education.

The types of applications that can be downloaded on Windows 11 SE include:

• Content filtering application
• Exam "Solutions"
• Accessible applications
• Efficient classroom communication application
• Necessary diagnostics, management, connections and support applications
• Browser

Microsoft also said that applications running in web browsers can still run on Windows 11 SE. Students cannot change the operating system, but administrators can, or even wipe the device remotely.

How to get Windows 11 SE?

Microsoft will not provide the public with the download source for Windows 11 SE. That said, you can't upgrade to Windows 11 SE like you would from Windows 10 or Windows 7 to Windows 11. Windows 11 SE will be preinstalled on the specified device. Administrators can install other Windows versions, such as Windows 11, Windows 10, or Windows 7, on devices that support Windows 11 SE, but cannot roll back to Windows 11 SE.

Prices for Windows 11 SE

To run Windows 11 SE, you need to purchase a device that has the system preinstalled. Thanks to its positioning, Windows 11 SE devices are low-cost PCs that use low-end Intel and AMD chips. The cheapest devices include the Dell Latitude 3120, Asus BR1100C, and Surface Laptop SE, starting at $249.

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