Microsoft has officially brought an end to its support services for Windows 10. In the third quarter of 2025, the global PC market witnessed an 8.1% year - on - year increase in shipments. This surge was mainly attributed to two factors: firstly, a large number of users chose to upgrade their devices to Windows 11; secondly, enterprises made pre - emptive stockpiling moves to hedge against potential tariff risks.

Among the major vendors, Lenovo emerged as the leader, with a remarkable 17.4% growth in shipments. Apple Mac also fared well, as its shipments rose by 14.9%, making it the second - most significant beneficiary in this market upswing. ASUS and HP weren't far behind, with shipment increases of 14% and 10% respectively. In contrast, Dell saw a minor decline of 0.9% in its shipments.

Moreover, a portion of users faced a roadblock when trying to upgrade to Windows 11 because their devices lacked TPM 2.0 modules. As a result, they decided to make the switch to the Mac ecosystem.