https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/10/acers-next-pcs-fight-germs-with-silver-ions/ > Acer “antimicrobial” laptops have been around for a few years, but they became particularly relevant during the COVID-19 pandemic. During its next@Acer event today, the company announced three new PCs—a laptop, a two-in-one, and a tablet—that will be joining its antimicrobial lineup. > Something is considered antimicrobial if it's capable of "destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms and especially pathogenic microorganisms." That means it fights disease-causing things you can't see.