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India imposes curbs on computer imports to boost domestic production
In its latest attempt to shore up homegrown electronics manufacturing, the Indian government will now require companies to acquire a license to import laptops, computers, and tablets.
Apple Silicon isn't waiting for the PC world to catch up
Apple is not resting on its laurels waiting for equivalently priced PCs to deliver the same computational performance at low power we now expect from Macs running Apple Silicon.
PC market shows signs of a turnaround after historic slide
Business demand for desktops and laptops is expected to return to growth early next year after a series of declines in recent quarters. But uncertainty remains, as macroeconomic concerns persist.
The Windows desktop is dying
But it’s not because of Macs or Linux – it's because Microsoft wants your Windows desktop to live in the cloud.
HP’s Dragonfly G4 — a better laptop for remote workers?
Adding the right camera tools could make a big difference on remote worker productivity when it’s done right.
How to activate your Chromebook's crafty new shortcut system
Get early access to Google's ChromeOS keyboard shortcut customizer with these quick 'n' simple steps.
Apple Silicon remains the star of WWDC
I don’t believe for one second that Vision Pro could exist without Apple Silicon, which is why Apple’s processors are the true stars of its developer show.
Who wants a regular laptop with a 100-in. screen?
The augmented reality PC is finally here. Though the PC is real, the display is virtual — even Apple might make one!
WWDC: Apple gets back to the Mac in PC sales attack
In a mixed-up reality, Apple hopes to boost Mac sales with new models designed to reflect the excitement over its AR news at WWDC.
20 seconds to smarter Chromebook multitasking
Ready to give your ChromeOS productivity a pleasant push forward? Google's magnificent new multitasking improvement is exactly what you need.
StatCounter data confirms Apple's Mac renaissance
Ten years ago, Windows held 85.6% of the US desktop share to macO's 12.86%. Today, Windows is down to 53.43% and Apple has seized 31.34% share.
Android, ChromeOS, and Google's cloudy vision for a connected future
Android and ChromeOS are about to come closer together than ever, but Google's latest line-blurring twist raises more questions than answers.
Got a Chromebook? Get early access to an awesome new interface enhancement
A hearty productivity booster is in the works for Google's ChromeOS software, and you can activate on your own Chromebook this second — if you know the trick.
With ChromeOS in 2023, Google's got its eye on the enterprise
Google gives us a glimpse at the next steps for its ChromeOS platform and how Chromebooks are gearing up to get down to business.
Dell’s revenue growth hinges on enterprise hardware sales
As PC revenue continues to fall, Dell Technologies is hoping that sales of servers, storage, and networking hardware can help counter the decline in commercial and consumer spending.
Dell Technologies to lay off 6,650 staffers
In addition to the downsizing, the company would introduce a slew of changes that include changing the structure of its sales team and integrating the services division of its consumer and infrastructure businesses.
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.
