# 2026-04-13

-   [[Bookmarked]]:
    -   [After soaring 2,200%, DDR4 RAM prices finally fall — but don't get too excited](https://www.techradar.com/computing/memory/after-soaring-2-200-percent-ddr4-ram-prices-finally-fall-but-dont-get-too-excited)
        -   "We've witnessed another hint that the RAM crisis is deescalating — at least a touch — along with an interesting move by the Korean government to try to protect consumers from the worst excesses of PC component price hikes."
        -   [[global memory shortage crisis]]
    -   [Old public PCs for vulnerable groups amid chip price surge](https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10713213)
        -   "South Korea will increase the reuse of computers previously used by public agencies and expand support programs for vulnerable groups in response to rising prices of semiconductors"
        -   [[global memory shortage crisis]]
    -   [‘Computers are no longer a bicycle for the mind’: Frameworks founder says the Steve Jobs era is over and PCs are now a ‘self-driving car that takes you directly to the destination’](https://www.techradar.com/computing/computers-are-no-longer-a-bicycle-for-the-mind-frameworks-founder-says-the-steve-jobs-era-is-over-and-pcs-are-now-a-self-driving-car-that-takes-you-directly-to-the-destination)
        -   "[[Framework]], the computer company fixated on letting you define and endlessly update your PC, is now taking a stand against the cloud, AI, and the lack of PC ownership"
    -   [Google’s Free Windows PC Upgrade Offer—Millions Must Act Before Deadline](https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2026/04/12/googles-free-windows-pc-upgrade-offer-you-must-act-before-its-too-late/)
        -   "Google has simplified this with “a new ChromeOS Flex USB Kit," available through its partnership with Back Market to “help you install our fast, secure and free operating system.”"
        -   According to this article, uptake of BackMarket's ChromeOS Flex USBs (as a means to come off Windows 10) has been 'huge' and now sold out. Disappointed they chose to push Flex rather than Linux.
    -   [Report - A repair voucher scheme for London: an overview of different models and their potential impact](https://relondon.gov.uk/resources/report-a-repair-voucher-scheme-for-london)
        -   "This report summarises research exploring the feasibility of a regional [[repair voucher scheme for London]] that covers both textiles and electricals and electronics by examining the possible delivery models, enabling conditions, and the benefits of such a scheme."