The year 2025 will likely be remembered as a period of intense upheaval in the PC industry. A relentless barrage of unpredictable tariffs, simmering geopolitical tensions, the explosive rise of AI, and crippling hardware shortages – all exacerbated by those same tariffs – created a year of stress and uncertainty for PC manufacturers and consumers alike. Yet, amidst the turmoil, remarkable advancements emerged.