PC Hardware stories - Page 18
Computer set-ups are divided into two different parts, the hardware and the peripherals. PC hardware refers to all of the physical components such as input, processing, storage, output and communication devices.
These components will often define the size and the specifications of PC hardware. From those for gaming to those dedicated to cryptocurrency mining, the range of PC hardware is very wide and is sold across a variety of channels.
PC hardware that relates to features such as speed or storage will greatly improve the running of a PC, and these can be changed and adapted with technical work. Choosing the right PC hardware is essential for companies and organisations’ network stability and structure.
These components will often define the size and the specifications of PC hardware. From those for gaming to those dedicated to cryptocurrency mining, the range of PC hardware is very wide and is sold across a variety of channels.
PC hardware that relates to features such as speed or storage will greatly improve the running of a PC, and these can be changed and adapted with technical work. Choosing the right PC hardware is essential for companies and organisations’ network stability and structure.
Ballmer: Microsoft and Apple are “two trick ponies”
Tue, 6th May 2014
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Former Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, shares his thoughts on the future of Microsoft at the Oxford Union. #Microsoft #CEO #technology.
Daylight: next-gen survival-horror?
Thu, 1st May 2014
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Game Console's Darren Price takes a look at Daylight, the procedurally-generated survival-horror game for PC and PlayStation 4.
Eight in a row as PC market decline grows
Mon, 28th Apr 2014
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PC market in Asia/Pacific (excl. Japan) contracts for 8th quarter in a row, hitting 23.8 million units in 2014 Q1 amidst political and economic shifts.
Intel talks up tablets as PC profit slides
Wed, 16th Apr 2014
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Intel outlined its plans to drive tablet growth this year, setting out an ambitious strategy to increase the company's market share.
Are you “too lazy” to protect your home computer's online security?
Wed, 16th Apr 2014
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80% of home computer users who neglect online security blame laziness, says a study from Victoria University of Wellington.
Windows XP EOS offers flagging PC market timely boost
Fri, 11th Apr 2014
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Global PC shipments in Q1 2014 decline by 1.7%, but eased compared to the past seven quarters, reports Gartner.
Gartner: Devices on the rise despite PC decline
Mon, 31st Mar 2014
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Despite a decline in PC sales, Gartner forecasts a 6.9% growth in device shipments in 2014, driven by mobiles and tablets.
IDC predicts grim PC forecast as sales decline 10%
Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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IDC's grim forecast sees PC sales plummeting by 10% in 2013, marking the sharpest decline ever due to challenging market conditions.
Thief returns- but should we care?
Fri, 28th Feb 2014
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Thief's return offers mixed nostalgia but delivers on stealth gameplay, earning a 7/10 rating amidst a muddled plot.
Hands-on with Wolfenstein: The New Order
Tue, 25th Feb 2014
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Darren Price offers a riveting glimpse of 'Wolfenstein: The New Order' at Bethesda's Sydney HQ, revealing a game that reshapes history with gusto.
Apple eats through Microsoft's PC stock
Fri, 14th Feb 2014
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If you label computers as devices on which people actually conduct their business, then recents findings suggest Apple leads the way.
Sony ditches PC brand
Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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Sony's decision to leave the PC making business means that after 17 years, the Vaio brand will most likely disappear before the end of 2014.
Tomb Raider PC patch NOT the Definitive Edition
Fri, 31st Jan 2014
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PC Tomb Raider update disappoints, offering no Definitive Edition upgrades, just a temporary switch to French.
Lenovo agrees $2.3bn IBM server acquisition
Tue, 28th Jan 2014
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Lenovo secures a $2.3bn deal to buy IBM's x86 server business, marking another step in their longstanding partnership.
'Sombre' PC market suffers first annual double digit decline
Thu, 23rd Jan 2014
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Asia/Pacific PC market declines 10% in 2013 due to economic sluggishness and competition from smartphones and tablets.
Stable PC market keeps Intel in the black
Mon, 20th Jan 2014
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Intel sees a 6% profit rise amid a stabilising PC market, boasting $52.7 billion revenue and substantial shareholder returns.
UPDATED: Hell for Dell as 30% staff layoffs loom
Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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As PC shipments nosedive for the seventh consecutive quarter, rumours swirl that tech giant Dell is cutting its workforce.
Worst decline in PC history as industry “bottoms out”
Mon, 13th Jan 2014
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Global PC shipments hit an historic low, plunging for the seventh quarter in a row as smartphones and tablets dominate.
Android out in front as device market braces for 2.5 billion unit sales
Wed, 8th Jan 2014
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Android leads as global device sales approach 2.5 billion, with emerging markets driving growth and mobile phones dominating shipments.
Kiwi IT spending set to smash $11 billion mark
Wed, 8th Jan 2014
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New Zealand's IT spending projected to hit $11.1 billion in 2014, up by 2.2%, driven by demand for devices like PCs and tablets.