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Microsoft introduced Windows 11 SE, its new student-focused operating system, in early November following the rollout of Windows 11 in October. Windows 11 SE was built with teachers and students in mind and is designed to provide a simple, distraction-free environment for children according to Microsoft.MINECRAFT STUFF It's not the first Microsoft operating system that is designed for students. Windows 10 S was the student-oriented version of Windows 10, but Microsoft stated that the version of Windows 10 only blocked certain applications from downloading, similar to parental controls. Windows 11 SE, on the contrary is an operating system that focuses more on remote management. After a number of schools across the United States started remote learning during the outbreak access to reliable hardware and software was vital for many children in school to continue their education. With this in mind, Microsoft created Windows 11 SE. What is Windows 11 SE? Microsoft Windows 11 SE is a cloud first operating system that is designed for classrooms for children from K-8. It comes with a simple design and controlled installation of applications. Since the software is geared towards classrooms it is unlikely to see it in stores. Windows 11 SE is preloaded on selected Microsoft devices. Microsoft plans to sell to schools. Are you able to install Windows 11 SE on your laptop at home? Unfortunately, no. You can't install Windows SE on your home laptop in the same way that you upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11. You can, however, purchase a different version of Windows and install it on your Windows 11 SE-enabled laptop once it's been erased by an IT administrator. However the device will not be able to revert to Windows 11 SE. So be cautious before taking that step. What apps work with Windows 11 SE devices? Microsoft Office, Teams and Minecraft for Education are all preloaded on Windows 11 SE devices. Apps like Google Chrome or Zoom can also be downloaded. Administrators are only able to download and manage additional apps using Microsoft Intune for Education. Microsoft has provided this list of six types of apps available for download: Content-filtering apps Test-taking "solutions" Accessibility applications Effective classroom communication apps Essential diagnostics management, connectivity, and supportability apps Browsers Messenger and Spotify apps didn't make it. This means fewer distractions on Windows 11 SE devices. Microsoft stated that apps that could be used with a web browser would still be able to work. It is also impossible to alter any of the settings in the operating system. Just like the apps, only administrators can modify the settings. Administrators will also have the option to wipe the device remotely. How does Windows 11 compare? The major difference between Windows 11 and Windows 11 SE is that Windows 11 was designed for personal use, whereas Windows 11 SE was designed to be used for remote management in IT or classroom settings. The different objectives influence how users access the operating system as well as what applications can installed on the system. You can upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 10 and Windows 11 has no app limitations. On Windows 11 SE, only administrators can install apps, and even then, only from only a small selection. The operating systems function and appear identical to each other. If you're interested in Windows 11, you can learn more about Windows 11's top features, or learn more about the multitasking capabilities of Windows 11 which can improve your productivity.