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As Windows 10 support ends in a few months, there is a surge in desktop PC replacements across Europe, driven by enterprise refresh cycles and OS migration needs, despite some resistance due to economic factors and hardware incompatibilities. Major PC manufacturers report delayed upgrade cycles, but demand for Windows 11-compatible desktops is increasing, with desktops leading the PC revenue growth in early Q2.
Dell Canada is offering limited-time discounts on a range of high-performance laptops and desktop PCs, including gaming and business models, with savings up to 21%, available until June 1 or while stocks last.
Qualcomm has teased its new Snapdragon X Elite chips for desktop PCs at Computex, hinting at potential new form factors beyond its current eight-inch dev kit.
Two of the world's first desktop PCs, the Q1 PC, were discovered during a routine house cleaning in London. These computers, released in the early 1970s and featuring a fully integrated single-chip microprocessor, are extremely rare, with only three known to exist today. The Q1 PCs were put on display at a technology exhibition at Kingston University in Surrey and are expected to be placed for auction or sold to a private buyer, with potential values reaching tens of thousands of dollars.
Microsoft is introducing an energy saver mode for Windows 11 Insiders, which extends the existing battery saver option and can be used on both laptops and desktop computers. The feature helps conserve electricity by trading off some system performance and can be enabled from the Quick Settings menu or configured in the Settings menu. Energy saver mode is currently rolling out to Windows 11 Insiders in the Canary channel, while the existing battery saver mode and energy recommendations feature are available to all Windows 11 users.
Intel has confirmed that Meteor Lake CPUs will be released for desktop PCs in 2024, dispelling rumors of cancellation. The confirmation came from an interview with Intel's EVP of Client Computing Group. The Meteor Lake CPUs will be a part of Intel's next-gen CPU platform and will feature new architectures and graphics capabilities. The release of Meteor Lake CPUs for desktops is expected to coincide with the launch of mobile platforms in December 2023.