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Microsoft increases Windows OEM licensing fees by 7-10%
Microsoft has raised licensing fees for Windows OEMs by 7-10%, which is expected to lead to increased PC prices.
Key points
- The fee increase affects Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) who pre-install Windows on PCs.
- The price hike is reportedly higher than previous years' licensing fees.
- PC manufacturers are expected to pass the increased costs to consumers.
- The change comes amid ongoing component shortages affecting PC prices.