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[โ€“] HipsterTenZero@dormi.zone 18 points 3 months ago (1 children)

huh, what dropped in 2020 that caused that big spike?

[โ€“] Overspark@feddit.nl 25 points 3 months ago (2 children)
[โ€“] HipsterTenZero@dormi.zone 22 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Damn, you reply quick. yep, I realized the instant i asked and felt stupid, eheh.

[โ€“] shalafi@lemmy.world 9 points 3 months ago

Don't delete your comment for asking a legit question! Others might be ignorant as well and benefit from the Q&A.

[โ€“] Dudewitbow@lemmy.zip 2 points 3 months ago

basically yeah, covid-19 ontop of console shortage and people getting more free time/unemployment checks boosted the PC space a lot.

[โ€“] xavier666@lemm.ee 2 points 3 months ago

Gaben behind Covid-19 confirmed?