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Little has changed in the PC graphics-card market, according to a new report Monday. Nvidia still controls the vast majority of the PC graphics card market, but Intel actually has a small share. Yes, Intel and its partners managed to sell enough PC graphics cards (or add-in boards, as researcher Jon Peddie Research calls them) to capture a modest one percent of the market. The real race, between AMD and Intel, isn’t that much of a race. Nvidia’s share of the PC add-in board market decreased sequentially, from 94 percent to 92 percent, but Nvidia’s share still increased from the same period last year, when it captured 90 percent of the market. In short, Nvidia powers 92 percent of the PC graphics cards sold in the third quarter of 2025, followed by AMD’s seven percent and Intel’s one percent. The numbers obscure the fact that Intel is the market leader where integrated graphics is concerned. Last week, JPR reported that Intel’s total PC GPU share was 61 percent, representative of the fact that the vast majority of Intel’s PC processors include integrated graphics, and that Intel holds a dominant share in PC processors. Market share for PC graphics add-in cards, as provided by Jon Peddie Research. Still, that’s good news for Intel, whose CPU and GPU business has been battered by bugs, poor performance, and poor sales. It’s not clear who is buying Intel’s cards. Intel’s Arc B580 card was well-received, but customers obviously prefer Nvidia’s GeForce RTX lineup. In total, sales of graphics cards jumped 2.8 percent sequentially to 12.02 million units during the third quarter. Jon Peddie, the author of JPR’s report, noted that consumers bought more than their usual share of PC graphics cards during the second quarter, due to potential panic buying over potential tariffs. The attach rate of graphics cards remained roughly flat at 162 percent. (Here, the attach rate refers to the proportion of graphics cards sold in relation to the total number of PCs. The number includes graphics cards that are sold as part of a pre-built PC, plus separate channel or retail sales of PC graphics cards.) That number increased from 141 percent from a year ago. “The 2024-to-2029 [combined annual growth rate]for AIBs is -0.7%, which has been the trend. However, with all influences in the market, we advise cautious optimism until the trade wars settle down and a quarter or two passes, which will give the market some stabilization,” Peddie wrote in a statement. “We also have to worry about an inflation-driven recession due to the socioeconomic turmoil created by the Trump administration.” Read...

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These days, it seems like every tech and software company is force-feeding AI upon their users whether merited or not. Microsoft in particular is a grave offender, shoving its Copilot AI into every nook and cranny of Windows, Office, Edge, and Bing. On top of that, Microsoft is also promoting Copilot on social media with posts like this one. The reactions of annoyed users have been correspondingly harsh. In one of its social media posts, Microsoft claims it developed Copilot Mode and integrated it into Edge for Windows 11 because the company apparently “heard you wanted Copilot Mode at work.” We heard you wanted @Copilot Mode at work ?? https://t.co/TI4pDISvLI— Microsoft Edge Dev (@MSEdgeDev) November 19, 2025 It’s shameless and phony. Microsoft is cheekily claiming that business customers are asking for Copilot, but the customers in question obviously see it differently according to their replies on Microsoft’s social media post. “I find your detachment from reality disturbing,” writes one user. “No, you heard wrong. Literally no one asked for all this AI. In fact everyone wants to know how to remove it,” teases another user. In the face of such responses, Microsoft’s social media team has opted for the ostrich policy—by only writing replies to comments that show positive sentiment. The negative ones? Ignored. X/Twitter Windows Latest quotes an IT professional who has been maintaining Windows servers for decades, who says that not a single IT professional actually wants Copilot integrated into Windows. Another user adds: “If that is what you heard, you need to leave your echo chamber.” Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft’s AI CEO, can’t believe the rejection of Copilot and writes on X/Twitter: Jeez there so many cynics! It cracks me up when I hear people call AI underwhelming. I grew up playing Snake on a Nokia phone! The fact that people are unimpressed that we can have a fluent conversation with a super smart AI that can generate any image/video is mindblowing to me. Read...

If you’re in need of a professional laptop, then the Lenovo ThinkPad line is always a good pick. The ThinkPad E16 doesn’t just have a fantastic configuration, but it’s only $839 right now on Amazon. That’s a sweet 30% discount from its $1,199 MSRP with this Cyber Monday deal! View this Amazon deal With a Ryzen 5 7535U processor, a robust 32GB of speedy DDR5 RAM, and a sensible 1TB SSD, this business-oriented laptop has great specs for tackling work tasks and demanding apps, switching between a million browser tabs, and more. It comes with Windows 11 Pro installed, and these specs are more than powerful enough to handle Microsoft’s latest operating system without struggling. The spacious 16-inch IPS touch-enabled display delivers a crisp 1920×1200 resolution that’s big enough to not feel cramped while using all your favorite apps. Connectivity won’t be an issue, either, because there are plenty of ports for peripherals (dual USB-C, dual USB-A), an Ethernet port, and both Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2. The coolest part about getting this ThinkPad E16 right now is that on top of the unbeatable price, it also comes with a free 7-in-1 USB-C hub. With this, you can extend the laptop’s connectivity even further, granting access to extra ports including a microSD card slot. This is an incredible value and one of our favorite Cyber Monday laptop deals, so grab the ThinkPad E16 for $839 while you can. The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 is $360 off — and comes with a free USB-C hubBuy now at Amazon Read...

TL;DR: Replace subscription-based PDF editors with a lifetime SwiftDoo PDF Pro license for $24.97 (MSRP $129) when you use code PRO. Subscription creep is everywhere. Your music, your TV, your cloud storage, and now even your PDF editor want a monthly payment. If all you need is a reliable and secure way to edit, sign, convert, or secure documents, paying every year doesn’t make much sense.SwiftDoo PDF Pro solves that problem with a one-time lifetime license, giving you full control over your PDFs without another subscription sneaking onto your credit card statement. A powerful PDF editor Edit text and content inside any PDF Convert documents to Word, Excel, images, and more Fill and sign forms digitally, no printing required Add passwords and permissions for secure sharing Highlight, comment, and annotate your documents Batch convert large sets of PDFs at once OCR support to turn scanned pages into searchable text It’s straightforward, fast, and designed for everyday work whether you’re handling school forms, business contracts, or personal documents. And instead of paying every month, you can own it outright for less than the cost of a single year of many subscription-based editors. Get SwiftDoo PDF Pro (Lifetime License) for $24.97 (MSRP $129) with code PRO. SwifDoo PDF Pro: Perpetual Lifetime License for WindowsSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change. Read...

Gallagher wins Supreme Award at NZ International Business Awards, boasting 32% export growth and aiming for NZD $1 billion global revenue soon. Read...

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I don’t like the fact that Microsoft ended support for Windows 10 as much as anyone else, but it’s definitely a sign that you need to upgrade to a more modern software. I know the price is something that’s keeping most of us from getting new Windows 11 licenses, so I’m always digging for discounts—especially this time of the year. Fortunately, Black Friday deals have hit the PCWorld Software Store, which means you can get a lifetime Windows 11 Pro license for 65% off, bringing the price down to $70 (was $200). The deal ends on December 1, though! View this deal Whether you’re getting a new mini PC, laptop, or desktop this Black Friday season, or whether you simply have to get a fresh copy of Windows 11 Pro for your device, this Black Friday deal at the PCWorld Software Store is one you don’t want to pass up. The price includes a license for a single PC, so if you have multiple devices, you’ll need to buy multiple licenses. The good thing is that this license won’t need renewing and you’ll be able to use it forever… well, at least until Microsoft cuts support for Windows 11 one day. Windows 11 Pro comes with all the cool features we love in Windows 11 Home, plus a ton of business functionality for advanced data encryption, sandboxing for extra security, remote desktop control, and virtual machines. If you want it for cheap, now’s your chance: get Windows 11 Pro for just $70 before this deal expires! Save 65% on Windows 11 Pro with this Black Friday discountBuy via PCWorld Software Store Read...

TL;DR: You now have 24 more hours to get Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business on your PC or Mac at $149.97—the lowest price we’ve ever seen (MSRP $249.99). If you’ve been debating whether to ditch ongoing Microsoft 365 subscription costs, this is the window to make the switch. The Office 2024 Home & Business lifetime license gives you Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook without recurring fees or subscription renewals to juggle. Why Microsoft Office 2024? It’s a one-time license tied to your Microsoft Account, and you get the newest enhancements and AI baked right into the apps. Office 2024 brings a noticeable performance lift over previous versions, especially in Excel, where large datasets and multi-workbook sessions feel smoother. PowerPoint adds full presentation recording with video and narration, which is a big upgrade for remote work. Outlook’s improved accessibility features help refine email clarity, and Word’s Focus Mode and AI-powered Smart Compose streamline writing. Get a Microsoft Office 2024 lifetime license on sale for $149.97 until midnight tonight (MSRP $249.99). No coupon is needed. Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business for Mac or PC Lifetime LicenseSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change. Read...