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The Microsoft co-founder takes the spotlight this week as he puts in his final days of full-time work for the software company.
June 27, 2008 4:37 PM PDTNew chips like Intel's Atom and Nvidia's Tegra are shaping the development of PCs from the Eee Box desktop to the emerging category of mobile Internet devices.
June 5, 2008 11:50 AM PDT
A fire at a South Korean plant is contributing to a worldwide pinch in the supply of batteries. PC makers are still sorting out the repercussions.
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Big Blue says it's not getting back into the PC market, despite selling "Microsoft-free" PCs running Linux and OpenOffice in Eastern Europe.
March 10, 2008 8:40 AM PDT
A rash of supremely affordable PCs preloaded with Linux has hit mainstream retail stores. And trying one is not as risky a proposition as you might think.
For years, people have proposed updating and reusing old PCs. Carbon taxes and other factors finally may make the idea realistic.
January 16, 2008 4:00 AM PST
Electronic Arts plans to release the much-anticipated new game on several platforms at the same time, including the Mac.
Paul Otellini predicts during his CES keynote that the Net's impact on the computer industry will play out again in the consumer electronics market.
Chinese PC maker unveils new line of consumer-focused notebooks called IdeaPad, as well as a desktop line called IdeaCentre.
Backers say a new electrical specification will see the speed of the data-interfacing standard rise from 800Mbps to 3.2Gbps.
December 17, 2007 8:18 AM PST
Commodore founder Jack Tramiel gives rare interview at 25th anniversary event for his signature creation, on which he still plays Pac-Man.
Making a consumer gadget is a necessity if the computer company wants to compete with Apple and HP.
January 3, 2008 1:56 PM PSTCNET News.com's Charles Cooper remembers the mail-order makers who shook the mainstream computer makers out of their lethargy.
May 27, 2008 7:36 PM PDTCompany that made it big by being direct will soon sell its gear at Best Buy, not long after similar moves with Staples and Wal-Mart. How times change.
December 6, 2007 5:19 PM PSTInternet attorney Eric J. Sinrod explains why the law is unforgiving when a computer with discoverable data in a case goes "missing."
December 5, 2007 4:00 AM PSTBoard has signed off on repurchase plan, allowing company to resume buyback program this week.
December 4, 2007 6:29 AM PSTWith its planned acquisition of EqualLogic, the PC maker intends to make itself a force in what it calls "the iSCSI revolution."
November 5, 2007 11:13 AM PST
As more computer buyers turn to laptops, lesser-known companies that produce PCs will have a hard time keeping up with the big guys.
faq With the change coming later this year, follow these steps to help ensure that you're on time.
October 29, 2007 12:44 PM PDTThe OS is chugging along on strong PC sales and antipiracy efforts, but Microsoft still faces some grumbling and a long haul in corporate sales.
October 29, 2007 4:00 AM PDT
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