And so, whether it’s to grab a deal or to bolster the security of your home setup, it does look like 2025 could be the year to buy a new Windows PC.

You'll need to spend $30 — roughly £23 — to continue to receive critical patches for security flaws and vulnerabilities in Windows 10 from next year, Microsoft has confirmed. You'll be able to enrol your Windows 10 laptop or desktop PC in the paid scheme in the coming months,