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Google’s Android Messages Comes To The Desktop
A new web-based messaging system lets users keep up with SMS conversations through any browser
New Intel Core Chips Offer Speed Boost For Desktop PCs
Intel claims the 6-core, 12-thread Core i7-8700K boosts framerate by 25 percent and multitasking by even more over the previous generation
Intel Reveals 18 Core Core i9 Processor And Core X 8th Generation CPUs
The chipmaker is touting is first teraflop desktop processor
Google Might Build Its Own Ad-Blocker For Chrome Web Browser
If it goes ahead with the plans, Google will block ads based on standards from the Coalition for Better Ads
Munich May Ditch Linux Desktops For Windows
A proposal set for a vote this week would see council workers shifting to a Windows client with 'industry-standard' applications
LinkedIn Gets A Facelift With New Desktop Design
LinkedIn promises improved user experience with biggest ever desktop redesign
Microsoft Admits Windows 10 Upgrade Push Went ‘Too Far’
A misleading dialogue box that tricked users into upgrading was a mistake, Microsoft's marketing chief has acknowledged
Opera Battery Saver Extends Laptop Battery Life By 50 Percent
New power saving setting helps laptop batteries last for 50 percent longer when using Opera rather than rivals like Google Chrome
PC Market Struggles Through Another Tough Year In 2015
Analysts with IDC and Gartner say worldwide the number of shipments fell below 300 million, but add that sales should grow toward the end of 2016
Windows 10 Already Has Five Percent Of The PC Market
NetMarketSare figures show Windows 10 surpassing the likes of Mac OS X in just over a month, as Windows 7 and XP still lead the way
Intel Premieres Skylake 14nm Processors With PC Gaming Parade
Intel's i5-6600K and i7-6700K can be overclocked by the dedicated PC gamer and promise 10 percent performance hike compared to one-year-old PC
Windows 10 – Five Features You’re Going To Love
TechWeekEurope goes hands-on with a preview of Windows 10’s top features
Google: We’re Now Bigger On Mobile Than Desktop In Ten Countries
Includes major markets such as US and Japan
WhatsApp Web Arrives On Desktop
WhatsApp Web launches for desktop users, but not for iOS users due to “Apple platform limitations”
CES 2015 – HP Launches Home PCs That Fit In The Palm Of Your Hand
Pavilion Mini and Stream Mini units mark HPs bid to reinvent the home computer
Lenovo Announces A Further Round Of YOGA With Three New Tablets
New devices are able to hang on your wall, and will be available on both Android and Windows operating systems
PC ‘Revival’ In 2014, As Tablet Growth Slows – Gartner
The PC market is set for a welcomed revival during the year, according to latest analyst figures
PCs And Workstations To Lead Dell Enterprise Push
Dell is expanding into new areas, but it remains committed to its PC and workstation heritage, says an executive
Sony Denies Lenovo Vaio Deal
Sony dismisses reports it is selling its loss-making Vaio brand to Lenovo
VMworld 2013: VMware buys Desktop As A Sevice Firm Desktone
VMware cements its ability to host desktops in the cloud by absorbing partner Desktone
GNOME Open Source Desktop Updated
The open-source GNOME desktop has been updated with an enhanced user interface and other improvements
IFA 2013: Lenovo Shows Off Convertible Windows Systems
Lenovo used the IFA 2013 show in Berlin to showcase its latest convertible computing devices running Windows 8
IDC Reveals ‘Worst Ever’ PC Sales And Blames Windows 8
Sales of PCs are officially at their lowest ever level since records began, and the finger of blame is pointing at Windows 8
Google Now Rumoured For Desktop Computer Arrival
Google Now could be ported from Android devices to desktop computers according to latest rumours
Intel To Exit Desktop Motherboard Business
A sign of the times? Intel is to reduce its motherboard focus on desktops and rather look towards tablets and notebooks
Samsung Shows Off Windows 8 PCs, Tablets, AIOs
Samsung has unveiled its new portfolio of devices running Windows 8, including tablets, PCs, and all-in-one machines
AMD Targets Power Users With FX Vishera Chips
AMD has launched updated FX processors aimed firmly at power users such as gamers and PC enthusiasts
Dell Unwraps Business Windows 8 Devices
Dell has unveiled a new tablet, laptop and desktop running Windows 8, aimed firmly at the business community
1E Claims 39,000 Windows 7 System Upgrades In One Month
A fast Windows 7 upgrade could be useful with XP on death row