The Worse-timed OS update in recent years
This might be the worst-timed OS update of the current era. Windows 10 to Windows 11 happening during the largest price spike of computers in history...
This might be the worst-timed OS update in recent memory. With Windows 10 support having ended in October 2025, Canadian businesses have to refresh their fleets to stay secure. Not "should" — have to. And it lands right as new PCs are about as expensive as they've ever been, with Gartner forecasting global PC shipments to fall 10.4% in 2026 on rising costs alone.
A forced upgrade meets record prices
Staying on an unsupported operating system means no security patches, which is a non-starter for most businesses and their cyber insurers. So the timing isn't optional, even when the price tag is steep. For anyone managing a hardware budget, that's a tough spot.
You don't have to buy new
This is where refurbished IT earns its place. Professionally refurbished, warranty-backed machines running Windows 11 get you compliant at a fraction of the cost of new — and second-life equipment often outlasts the entry-level gear being sold as new today. Browse our refurbished laptops and refurbished desktops to see what a smarter refresh looks like.
Better for the budget, better for the planet
Keeping solid equipment in service instead of retiring it early cuts cost and waste at the same time. An IT refresh is always a headache for a growing business — it shouldn't blow up the budget too.
Microcad has been Canada's IT solution centre since 1991. If a refresh is on your plate this year, book a free consultation today and let's get your fleet ready without the sticker shock.
