# Machines Concepts

Generated on 19 Mar 2026

Machines are Linux and Windows virtual machines with persistent storage, GPU options, and free unlimited bandwidth. They’re designed for high-performance computing (HPC) workloads.

[Machines Best Practices](https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/paperspace/machines/concepts/best-practices/index.html.md): Best practices for using your Paperspace machines.