According to the latest numbers from Statcounter, Linux-based desktop operating systems have reached a new milestone, sitting at a market share of 5.03 percent in the US. It’s a monumental moment as…
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Weirdly, tariffs are expected to grow the PC market
Researcher IDC has unexpectedly concluded that the current administration’s see-sawing tariff plan is going to actually help the PC market grow in 2025. IDC said Wednesday that it now expects that the…
Buying a laptop? Wait! I beg you to consider a mini PC instead
For most people, a laptop is the default option when shopping for a new computer. It can work at home, it can work on the go, and it has everything built right…
Tariffs actually helped the PC industry grow…for now
A nervous PC industry shipped more inventory than normal during the first quarter, anticipating the effects of tariffs, an analyst firm said Monday. But that doesn’t bode well for the remainder of…
Dell’s new RTX Pro AI PC boasts an ‘unlimited turbo’ mode
Dell’s new Pro Max AI PCs boast the new Nvidia RTX Pro Blackwell GPUs, making them desirable to AI developers for that reason alone. But the new desktop and laptop lineup also…
PC survival skills: 5 things every PC user should know how to do
When will your computer die? Be assured, it’s a question of “when” and not “if.” Though I can’t give you a precise date, I can tell you the next best thing: all…
IDC lowers 2025 PC forecast due to Trump tariffs
Market researcher IDC has lowered its forecasts for worldwide PC sales for 2025, stating that the impact of the Trump administration’s tariffs — higher PC prices — will reduce the average consumer’s…
Intel shows off Framework-style modular laptop and mini PC designs
Framework’s completely modular laptops, easily serviced and upgradeable by even novices with just a screwdriver, are having a big impact on the industry. Laptop designs from companies like Dell and Asus are…
Windows Copilot+ PCs aren’t there yet: 8 must-change upgrades for 2025
It seems like every new laptop lately is a “Windows Copilot+ PC.” With Intel’s Lunar Lake and AMD’s Ryzen AI 300 CPUs, AI-infused Copilot+ PCs have finally expanded into traditional x86 laptop…
PC makers say tomorrow’s AI PCs just need to keep it simple
Believe it or not, AI is already subtly reshaping the PC. No, we’re not talking about the microprocessor or integrated NPUs. There, progress has been slow and stuttering, as chip vendors and…
