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France’s DINUM announces a switch of government desktops from Windows to Linux as part of a digital-sovereignty strategy; every ministry must submit an implementation plan by autumn 2026 addressing desktop systems, collaboration tools, security, AI, databases, virtualization, and networking, with distribution choices to come—signaling a broad interministerial shift beyond a pilot.
With only hours left in Amazon's Big Spring Sale, PCMag highlights remaining discounts on laptops and desktops from Apple, Dell, Lenovo and more—including MacBook Pro M5 and MacBook Air M4, ThinkPad and EliteBook business laptops, gaming rigs, and compact desktops—offering hundreds in savings before prices revert at midnight.
Amazon's Big Spring Sale ends at midnight, offering deep discounts on laptops and desktops from Apple, Samsung, Lenovo and more; standout deals include MacBook Pro M5 and MacBook Air M4, business laptops like HP EliteBook, gaming rigs such as Asus ROG Strix G18 and Lenovo Legion 5i, plus a range of desktops and all-in-ones, with updates continuing until the sale closes.
Apple has discontinued the Mac Pro and shifted focus to the Mac Studio as the premium desktop for heavy workloads. The long-running “cheese grater” design was controversial for its bulk and heat management, and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman notes the Mac Studio now serves as Apple’s main pro option, with the Mac Pro removed from Apple’s site.
Amazon's Big Spring Sale is slicing prices on a broad range of laptops and desktops, with just two days left to snag the year's lowest deals. Highlights include the MacBook Pro M5 at $1,799 (-$100), HP EliteBook 6 G1i at $1,899.98 (-$900), Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 at $1,199.99 (-$500), Asus ROG Strix G18 at $1,394.99, and Lenovo Legion 5i at $1,469.99, plus various desktop and all-in-one bargains across brands.
Dell is offering significant Cyber Monday discounts on a wide range of products including laptops, gaming laptops, desktops, and monitors, with deals up to 40% off, making it a prime opportunity for consumers to purchase high-performance hardware at reduced prices.
The article reviews various durable computers, including MacBooks, Windows laptops, desktops, and all-in-ones, that are expected to remain functional and supported for over five years, emphasizing the importance of choosing recent models with up-to-date hardware and software support for longevity.
Dell is offering significant discounts on a range of laptops, desktops, and monitors ahead of Amazon Prime Day, including a $100 discount on the Inspiron 7440 laptop, a $200 discount on the XPS 8960 desktop, and a $131.79 discount on the Alienware 34 Curved QD-OLED gaming monitor, making it a good time to upgrade your tech gear.
Despite the end of most Memorial Day sales, Lenovo still offers significant discounts on a range of laptops, desktops, and tablets, including the versatile ThinkBook 14 2-in-1, powerful ThinkPad P16, convertible ThinkPad L13 Yoga, all-in-one desktop ThinkCentre M90a Pro, compact ThinkStation P3 Tiny, and the Idea Tab Pro tablet, with prices substantially reduced for a limited time.
Dell is still offering significant discounts on a range of laptops, desktops, and monitors from their Memorial Day sale, including models like the Inspiron 16, XPS 14, XPS 13, Slim Desktop, Alienware Aurora R16, and the Alienware AW3225QF monitor, with savings up to $400 on some items, making it a good opportunity to upgrade your tech at reduced prices.
Dell has launched its Black Friday Sale early, offering significant discounts on its Inspiron and XPS lines of laptops and desktops. The Inspiron series, known for affordability, includes deals like a Dell Inspiron 15 with Intel Core i5 for $299. The premium XPS line features options like a Dell XPS 13 with a 3K OLED display for under $1,700. Desktop deals include an XPS Intel Core i7 for $599.99. Dell's sale also includes monitor deals and PlayStation console bundles, with some of the best offers available before Black Friday.
AMD has introduced a new series of semiconductors for AI-enabled business laptops and desktops, aiming to expand its share of the "AI PC" market. These chips are expected to be available in platforms from HP and Lenovo starting in the second quarter of 2024, enabling devices to run large-language models and apps powered by AI technology directly on the device. AMD faces competition from Intel and Nvidia in the market for AI PCs, as the demand for advanced semiconductors for AI programs continues to rise.
Cyber Monday offers a wide range of electronics deals, including laptops, desktops, monitors, TVs, robot vacuums, Apple products, printers, soundbars, and earbuds. Some notable deals include discounted laptops from Dell, Asus, and Acer, as well as discounted TVs from LG, Sony, and Samsung. Additionally, there are deals on robot vacuums from Shark, iRobot, and Ecovacs, as well as discounts on Apple products like AirPods, iPads, and MacBooks. Printers from Brother, Canon, and HP are also on sale, along with soundbars from Samsung, JBL, and Bose. Finally, there are deals on wireless earbuds from Apple, Beats, Google, and Bose.
AMD has gained CPU market share in desktops, laptops, and servers, according to a report from PC hardware market research firm Mercury Research. AMD saw increases in both unit share and revenue share, with gains of 5.8 percent and 4.1 percent in desktops, 3.8 percent and 5.1 percent in laptops, and 5.8 percent and 1.7 percent in servers, respectively. The report suggests that AMD's gains likely came at the expense of Intel, its main competitor in the PC industry. AMD attributes its success to the release of its 4th-gen EPYC and Ryzen 7000-series processors.
HP is offering up to 67% off on a wide range of laptops, desktop PCs, gaming rigs, and accessories during its Fourth of July sale. Customers can save an extra 20% on select HP, Hyper X, and Poly accessories when bundled with a PC or monitor. The sale has no set expiration, but it is recommended to place orders before July 4 to avoid missing out on savings. The sale includes some of the best laptops and desktops of 2023, such as the HP Pavilion Aero and HP Spectre x360, as well as accessories like mice, keyboards, monitors, printers, and the HP Reverb G2 virtual reality headset.