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Review: The M2 Mac mini is the perfect desktop for most users
While the leap from M1 to M2 chips doesn’t deliver quite as vast a performance boost as the jump from previous Mac chips to Apple Silicon, the entry-level Mac still does what most people need a computer to do.
Microsoft exec: AI will reinvent Windows user experience, define ‘our time’
At least one Microsoft executive has made it clear artificial intelligence will continue to play a big role in future Windows features.
Apple unveils new Macs with faster M2 Pro, M2 Max chips
The new processors in the MacBook Pro and Mac mini deliver significant performance gains — and 22-hour battery life.
Jamf Protect adds powerful telemetry to protect Mac enterprise
Jamf Protect (first introduced in 2019) now offers rich endpoint telemetry data collection, along with a new offline deployment mode.
HP to cut up to 6,000 staff in plan to mitigate PC market softness
Posting an 11.2% decline in quarterly revenue as the PC market continues to experience a downturn, HP said it would cut staff, joining other manufacturers that are resorting to job cuts to navigate the financial challenges this year.
Rising cloud revenue helps soften Microsoft’s growth slowdown
Ongoing macroeconomic factors coupled with the continued decline in personal PC sales has caused Microsoft’s revenue growth to slump.
PC sales fall off a cliff
The sale of personal computers, which surged as companies turned to hybrid and remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic, fell sharply in the third quarter. The release of Windows 11 and its first annual update seemed to have no effect....
If the PC market is in decline, how's Apple faring?
IDC observes a 40.2% increase in Apple’s Q3 marketshare, Canalys sees this up just 1.3% — and Gartner reckons the company saw its share fall 15.6%. At least one set of assumptions is incorrect.
Coming in Windows 11 22H2, a change of update cadence?
While Microsoft has yet to confirm it officially, the software maker is expected to soon announce not only new features for Windows 11 but also a change in how often it rolls out new versions.
Why Apple's October event matters to business
It might be just another Mac and iPad launch, but Apple continues to show the strength of its coherent mobile and PC strategy.
Decline in PC and tablet shipments will continue through 2023, says IDC
The pessimistic outlook is due to inflation, the weakening global economy, and a surge in buying over the past two years.
Old PCs can find new life with Google ChromeOS Flex
Do you have Macs and PCs from the last ten years running outdated OSes or gathering dust? Want to use them with a modern, safe operating system? It's time to check out Google ChromeOS Flex.
Gartner predicts PC shipments to fall by 9.5% this year
Due to a perfect storm of geopolitics and high inflation, global shipments of PCs, tablets and phones are all in decline, according to Gartner’s latest forecasts.
Want a good Windows experience? Focus first on hardware
There are a variety of versions of Windows 10 and 11 available, and picking the right one depends on your security needs. But first, don’t skimp on hardware.
Printer setup problems? There’s got to be a better way.
It’s not always easy to get a printer connected to your network and working reliably. So why are printer makers complicating things now by requiring smartphone apps to even get started?
PC sales start to slow after two years of pandemic-driven growth
After two years of explosive growth, global PC shipments are starting to slow, according to IDC.
Supply chain, semi-conductor issues slam PC shipments
The same supply chain issues facing other industries slowed PC sales during the past two quarters, meaning enterprises can expect to wait up to a full quarter before receiving orders, according to research firm Gartner.
Windows 11: Just say no
In a few weeks, Windows 11 will arrive. Should you upgrade to it? Let me answer with a question: "Should you stop hitting your head against the wall?"
How to check if your PC can run Windows 11
Microsoft has re-released its PC Health Check app, which tells you if your PC meets Windows 11 hardware requirements. Here’s how to use the tool and two third-party alternatives to assess a PC’s ability to upgrade to Windows 11.
