Latest Desktop PCs Articles
- 11 October 2013
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News: PC shipments stink less, may prop up Microsoft's Q3 revenue
Microsoft will probably report better than expected Windows revenue when it issues its third-quarter earnings numbers on Oct. 24, according to estimates of PC shipments this week by research firm IDC.
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News: U.S. Mac shipments shrink 56X more than industry average
Mac shipments in the U.S. during the third quarter fell at a dramatically steeper rate than that of sales of other PCs, including those powered by Microsoft's Windows, IDC said Wednesday.
- 10 October 2013
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News: China's Tongfang contributes to global PC growth
The PC market has faced tough times in recent years but Chinese vendor Tongfang is contributing to PC growth.
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News: NZXT aims for simplicity with Source 530 chassis
Designed for gamers, modders, and other enthusiasts, NZXT's new Source 530 chassis has been launched with the promise of "all the essentials with a focus on affordability and simplicity."
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News: PC sales continue to plunge, but the drop is less steep
The PC market moved into its sixth straight quarter of declining sales, analysts reported on Wednesday, although the dip was less pronounced than one firm expected.
- 09 October 2013
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News: Windows XP deadline provides silver lining to slumping PC market
The PC market remained weak in the third quarter, but the expiration of Microsoft's support for Windows XP in April next year may have prompted users to look at upgrades, which eased the slump.
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News: After leak, HP says revenue will dip slightly next year
It doesn't take much to please Hewlett-Packard's investors these days. HP confirmed Wednesday that its revenue will decline slightly next year, but the mention of "pockets of growth" sent hearts aflutter.
- 08 October 2013
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News: John Lewis offers two year guarantee on electricals
John Lewis will offer a minimum two year guarantee on all electrical products this month.
- 07 October 2013
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Test Centre: The 6 best gaming PCs in the UK
High-end gaming is one area in which the desktop PC still reigns supreme. In this category we allow vendors to go all out, kitting out their systems to the best of their abilities. Here's the 6 best gaming PCs available to buy in the UK today.
- 04 October 2013
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News: Gateway's new AIO cracks the $400 price point
The lines that seperate tablets, notebooks, and all-in-ones have increasingly blurred over the past few years--and prices have begun following that trend.
- 03 October 2013
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Test Centre: Group test: what's the best budget graphics card?
PC Advisor selects and reviews the best five graphics cards available for less than £150 in the UK right now.
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News: How to avoid common PC building mistakes
Few things in life are as satisfying as building your own PC. Cobbling together a softly purring, fully functional computer out of disparate parts offers a true sense of creation. Even better, rolling your own results in a cheaper and more personally tailored PC than what you can find at big-box stores.
- 02 October 2013
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Test Centre: Group test: what's the best all-in-one PC?
PC Advisor reviews the best All-in-One PCs you can buy in the UK right now.
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Test Centre: Group test: what's the best budget laptop?
If you need an affordable, portable laptop, a netbook isn’t always your best option. PC Advisor picks out the best 5 sub-£600 models and puts them through their paces.
- 30 September 2013
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Feature: Windows 8.1 release date and new features UK
Windows 8.1, previously known as Windows Blue, is the first major update for the Windows 8 operating system. Here is the Windows 8.1 release date, new features and price.
- 27 September 2013
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News: Windows touchscreen laptops, Chromebooks save back-to-school
Touch-enabled Windows notebooks and Chrome OS-powered Chromebooks contributed to better-than-expected PC sales during the back-to-school period and may hint at a less dismal holiday-selling season than once thought, a retail analyst said.
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How-Tos: How to format a hard drive
There are many reasons why you might want to format a hard drive, including a clean installation of Windows, to get rid of a virus or malware or simply because you're giving the drive to someone else or throwing it away. Here, we'll explain all you need to know to get the job done properly.
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News: Crtl-Alt-Delete was a mistake
Former CEO and now chairman of Microsoft, Bill Gates, has admitted that the Crtl-Alt-Delete key combination was in error.
- 26 September 2013
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Opinion: Connect your PC to your HDTV, and control it from across the room
Peter asked me for the best way to connect a PC to an HDTV, and, once connected, how best to use it.
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News: Desktops see growth as mobile markets dip
The notebook, tablet, and mobile phone markets have seen decline for two consecutive quarters for the first time in Australia and New Zealand (A/NZ), and while this is not indicative of a saturation point, it could be an indicator of device fatigue and commoditisation, according to analyst firm, IDC.
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iPad mini vs Tesco Hudl tablet comparison review: should you buy a Tesco Hudl tablet or an iPad mini?
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14 best smartphones: The best phone you can buy in 2013
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How to close running apps in iOS 7: iPhone now works like Android
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Apple iPhone 5C vs iPhone 5 comparison review: What’s the difference between the iPhone 5c and iPhone 5?
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Apple iPad 5 release date, price and specs rumours
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iPhone 6 release date: When will the iPhone 6 be launched?
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iPad mini 2 release date, specs and price in the UK 2013
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Google Nexus 5 release date, price, photos and specs rumours
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PS4 release date, specs and its backwards compatibility issues: What you need to know about the PlayStation 4
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Apple iPhone 5S and iPhone 6 to launch in September
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iPad mini vs Tesco Hudl tablet comparison review: should you buy a Tesco Hudl tablet or an iPad mini?
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Apple iPhone 5C vs iPhone 5 comparison review: What’s the difference between the iPhone 5c and iPhone 5?
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Kindle Fire HD vs Tesco Hudl vs Kindle Fire HD 8.9 tablet comparison review
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LG G2 review: The best smartphone you can buy
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HTC One review: great high-end Android matches, but can't beat the best. A good deal
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How to close running apps in iOS 7: iPhone now works like Android
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How to set a song on your iPhone as a ringtone
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How to format a write-protected USB flash drive or memory card
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How to transfer photos from computer to iPhone the easy way: use Photo Stream
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How to transfer files and apps from Android phone, Android tablet to SD card
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Latest How-To
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How to permanently delete files for free using Eraser 6
Securely delete files from your hard drive or USB stick
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Understand the limits of a virtual computer
Amin Inshassi asked the Desktops forum for details about what can and can't be done with a virtual machine.
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How to take a picture with a webcam: save and share photos on Facebook and more
Use your laptop or PC's webcam to take photos