Windows license price hikes could make PCs even more expensive, report says
THE SO WHAT
Higher Windows 11 licensing fees for OEMs—on top of rising RAM costs—push PC prices up and extend refresh cycles. For IT leaders, that strengthens the case for squeezing more life out of existing fleets and exploring browser-based or Linux endpoints where feasible.
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