It's Not Just RAM: Windows Licenses Are Also Pushing Up PC Prices

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By EditorDavidAug 15, 2026, 2:00 pm126 ptsTrending
It's not just RAM prices that are going up, writes CNET. "Reports suggest the cost of Windows licenses for manufacturers is rising by up to 10%." Several sites that closely follow Microsoft news, including Windows Central and Windows Latest, have published articles citing a report from Taiwan's Economic Daily…

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