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Dell Launches Wyse Cloud Connect – Android PC On A Stick
The tiny device can run virtualised desktops, cloud content and Android apps
Microsoft To Prepare 160,000 Teachers For The New Curriculum
The Switched On Computing initiative offers instructions in areas including "computational thinking"
HP Is Advertising The Benefits Of… Windows 7?
The company has launched a campaign aimed at people who just can’t get to grips with Windows 8
Intel Mothballs Brand New Chip Factory
More evidence of the PC's industry's pain as Intel shelves plans to open a state-of-the-art chip factory
Windows 9 Could Be Set For April 2015 Launch
Windows 8's days could be numbered as Microsoft plans to unveil Windows Threshold at Build 2014
CES 2014: Razer Touts Modular PCs With Project Christine
Razer's Project Christine offers a modular design to allow for the easy building or upgrading of PCs
Android To Reach 1.1bn Users In 2014 – Gartner
Gartner predicts 2.5 billion mobile phones, tablets and PCs will be sold in 2014
CES 2014: Toshiba Gets Ahead Of The Curve With World’s First 4K Laptops
The Tecra W50 mobile workstation is aimed at 3D designers and engineers
Upgrading From Windows XP Is Not For The Faint Of Heart
It's no wonder businesses are trying to avoid upgrading from Windows XP, says Wayne Rash
NPD Finds iPad, Chromebook Success In 2013
Apple's iPad led the tablet market, while Chromebooks grew to 21 percent of all notebook sales
Acer Appoints Former TSMC Executive Jason Chen As CEO
Jason Chen will be taking over from founder Stan Shih on 1 January
LG Chromebase All-In-One Hopes To Tempt Businesses
The new device aims to promote Chrome OS in the enterprise environment
The IEC Creates A Universal Laptop Charger
The new standard will be published in early 2014, but it’s unclear whether companies like Apple will get on board
Google May Ditch Intel And Build ARM-Based Chips – Report
Life is not getting any easier for Intel, as Google reportedly thinks about making its own server chips
Dell World 2013: We Are The “World’s Largest Startup” – Michael Dell
Michael Dell says company is now free to make long term bets and innovate now it is a private company once again
Dell World 2013: Affordable Dell Chromebook 11 Targets The Classroom
Dell Chromebook 11 promises easy access to content and applications for teachers and students
Samsung Introduces First 1TB Ultra-Thin SSD
Samsung's tiny new high-capacity drives build on the SSD range it introduced in the summer, but fit into ultra-thin laptops using the mSATA interface
HP Set To Cut More Than Five Percent Of Its UK Workforce
1,124 jobs will go as part of Meg Whitman’s turnaround plan
IHS: Processor Market Fuelled By Mobile Growth
The continuing boom in smartphones and tablets has taken up the slack for lacklustre PC sales in the overall chip market, according to IHS
Fujitsu Launches First Laptop With Contactless Palm Vein Authentication
The new security feature is hygienic, works in under a second and is almost impossible to deceive
Delayed AMD ‘Kaveri’ Chips To Arrive By Year-End
AMD's graphics chip is now scheduled to appear in desktop and notebook PCs in the first quarter of next year
Microsoft Shows Xbox One TV, Entertainment Apps
Microsoft has revealed the first set of television and entertainment applications for its next-generation Xbox One console, ahead of its launch in two weeks' time
Report: Microsoft Update ‘Significantly’ Extends Surface Pro Battery Life
A firmware update issued by Microsoft last month has delivered a noticeable improvement to the Surface Pro 2 tablet's battery life, according to technicians
Apple Q4 Results Disappoint Investors
Apple reported strong iPhone sales, but flat sales of iPads, declining Mac sales and lower iPhone revenues
Study: Christmas Electronics Sales Driven By Tablets, Gaming Consoles
Video game consoles top the wish list this year for teenagers, while adults are asking for tablets, according to a Consumer Electronics Association study
Apple Makes Mac OS X Mavericks Available As Free Update
OS X Mavericks brings 200 new features to Macs, including Books, Maps and battery life improvements
Microsoft Tests Eyewear Rival To Google Glass
More signs that Microsoft is considering a move into the wearable computing market after eyewear tests
Apple Confirms ‘Radical’ Mac Pro Will Get December Release
Cylindrical Mac Pro is a "remagination" of the desktop, says Apple
Michael Dell: Long Live The PC
Windows RT sucked, but Dell is focused on producing PCs for Windows 8 and other operating systems, CEO tells TechWeek