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Microsoft announces $249 Surface laptop that runs a new version of Windows 11 for schools — CNBC

Microsoft said Tuesday it will release Windows 11 SE, a version of its recently released Windows 11 operating system that’s meant for school use, writes Jordan Novet.

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