<p>➀ The approaching end of Windows 10 support has led to a surge in PC purchases, with IDC Research reporting a 9.4% year-over-year increase in PC shipments to 75.8 million units in the third quarter of 2025. Lenovo has emerged as the biggest beneficiary in the rush to avoid being left behind by Microsoft.</p><p>➁ Windows 10 will enter semi-retirement on October 14, 2025, with no further technical support or free software updates. Microsoft has mostly held firm to this decision, despite calls to keep Windows 10 rolling.</p><p>➂ Lenovo has grown its market share from 23.8% to 25.5%, accounting for just over a quarter of all PCs.</p>