PC prices could rise by 8% in 2026 due to memory shortages

Research firm IDC predicts that the average price of computers could rise by up to 8% in 2026 due to a global shortage of ...
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5 Windows myths that are hurting your PC

The reality is that Windows does a good enough job at handling driver updates. Manufacturers submit the latest versions to ...

10 Attic Items You Should Finally Throw Away

Your attic is supposed to store what truly matters, not everything you have been avoiding. When boxes of mystery items, ...
The Punch on MSN

How to make an old laptop function faster

This article explains practical ways to speed up an old laptop, from uninstalling unnecessary programmes and cleaning dust to upgrading hardware like SSDs and RAM, JUSTICE OKAMGBA writesFor many ...
Hardcore Gamer on MSN

Review: NZXT Player Three Prime Gaming PC

NZXT supplied its Player Three Prime PC for review, and it was included in our Holiday Gift Guide as the best possible thing ...
Family Destinations Guide

The Gigantic Swap Meet In Iowa Where $40 Fills Your Whole Car With Treasures

Memory Lane Flea Market in Sioux City, Iowa is the answer to that existential decorating crisis – a treasure trove where your wallet stays fat while your car gets gloriously stuffed with finds. Let me ...

Framework announces another memory price hike — and it likely won’t be its last

The modular PC company Framework is adjusting the price of its DDR5 RAM modules once again as the cost of memory continues to ...

This Windows registry hack can boost NVMe SSD performance by up to 80%, but there's a catch

One developer who successfully activated the feature in Windows 11 (version 25H2) is X user PurePlayerPC, who claims it works "pretty good" on his computer. He ...

The Best Gaming Laptops For Immersive Gameplay, According To Our Tests

Our team tested 20 devices to find the best gaming laptops for high refresh rates and vivid graphics. Here are our picks, ...
CNN

Phones might get pricier next year. Thank the AI boom

Fancy cameras, giant screens and massive storage usually make smartphones more expensive. But next year, it’s a routine component that might be boosting prices: memory. And it’s not just phones. Any ...
PC Gamer

Memory crisis and sky-high DRAM prices could run past 2028 as Samsung and SK Hynix opt to 'minimize the risk of oversupply'

Brace yourself for the latest update to the memory supply crisis. And it's not good news. Not at all. Samsung and SK Hynix, who together are responsible for 70% of the DRAM market, have signalled ...
Reuters

The AI frenzy is driving a memory chip supply crisis

Memory shortage could delay AI projects, productivity gains SK Hynix predicts memory shortage to last through late 2027 Smartphone makers warn of price rises due to soaring memory costs Dec 3 (Reuters ...