New iMac early adopters upset that they can’t run Boot Camp
Bad news for Apple (AAPL) fans who like to run Windows-based applications on their computers — it seems that the company’s new iMacs aren’t compatible …
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Dell executive warned Microsoft that Windows 8, Windows RT branding would confuse everyone
The latest version of Windows brought a wave of confusion to consumers looking to purchase a new computer or tablet. Microsoft’s (MSFT) operating system is available …
Windows 8 chief thinks the ‘vast majority’ of PCs will have touch screens going forward
Get used to touching your PC screen. In an interview with Technology Review, Windows product development chief Julie Larson-Green said that the days when PCs were …
IDC projections for PC and laptop sales look extremely weird – again
IDC published a new report on connected devices this week. It was largely devoid of surprises, but one very strange aspect of IDC’s forecasting immediately …
Why the Mac Pro will likely be Apple’s big “Made in America” computer
Just because Apple (AAPL) is moving some of its production back to the United States, that doesn’t mean you should expect the next iPhone or …
Apple’s new 27-inch iMacs won’t ship until January
Customers who order one of the new ultra-thin 27-inch iMacs will now have to wait until January to receive them. As picked up by 9to5Mac, Apple’s (AAPL) …
Windows 8 expected to help ultrabook shipments increase to 21 million in 2012
Sales of ultrabook computers never really took off. The ultra slim and lightweight laptops were priced higher than many people expected and, along with heavy …
Windows 8 adoption reportedly growing more slowly than Windows 7
Despite Microsoft’s (MSFT) claims that sales of Windows 8 were outpacing its predecessor, global web traffic results paint a much different picture. According to data …
First Apple iMac teardown reveals Apple’s mastery of component shrinkage
Now that Apple’s (AAPL) redesigned iMac is available for purchase, the only logical thing to do is to pull out the suction cups and take the svelte computer …
Apple’s new iMac now available for purchase
The most sleek and slender All-in-One computer lineup we’ve seen to date is now available for purchase through Apple’s (AAPL) online store. The new iMac, …
Sales of Windows devices in the U.S. have fallen 21% in the past year
Microsoft (MSFT) revealed earlier this week that sales of Windows 8 were outpacing its predecessor with more than 40 million licenses sold in a month. Despite …
Windows 8 demand is ‘not that good right now’ according to Asus exec
Microsoft (MSFT) may have sold an impressive 40 million Windows 8 licenses so far, but that doesn’t mean OEMs are seeing the same strong demand …
Microsoft sells 40 million Windows 8 licenses in a month, outpaces Windows 7 upgrades
Microsoft (MSFT) has sold 40 million licenses of its Windows 8 operating system after only one month of availability. Tami Reller, the company’s newly-promoted head …
Apple’s new ultra-thin 21.5-inch iMac will be available starting this Friday
Apple (AAPL) announced on Tuesday that its completely redesigned 21.5-inch iMac will available at Apple Stores and “select Apple Authorized Resellers” beginning November 30th, while …
Google may launch 12.85-inch touchscreen Chromebook by the end of the year
Now that Google (GOOG) has released smartphones and tablets under its own name, it was only a matter of time before it started releasing its …
Autonomy founder lashes out at HP’s ‘complete ambush’
Autonomy founder Mike Lynch is still hopping mad at HP’s (HPQ) accusations that his former company committed accounting fraud. In a new interview with Business …
Horrifying new Samsung ad uses the specter of puppy killings to sell you stuff [video] [updated]
And you thought Samsung’s (005930) ads couldn’t possibly get more disturbing than its creepy “Love Me Again!” stalker girlfriend spot. But the company’s latest “edgy” …
Redesigned iMacs reportedly still on track to launch this holiday season
Reports claiming Apple’s (AAPL) newly redesigned iMacs are delayed until 2013 are said to be untrue, according to 9To5Mac. A French blog reported last week …
Early data shows Microsoft’s Surface tablet is most popular new Windows device
Microsoft (MSFT) chief executive Steve Ballmer has remained silent when it comes to sales of the company’s Surface tablet. Despite its controversial pricing model, launch-day …
New iMacs may be delayed until next year
The new iMacs may not be home for Christmas. Via AppleInsider, French blog MacBidouille reports that Apple’s (AAPL) new iMac all-in-one PC models will not be …
Samsung’s creepy new ad ditches iPhone bashing, turns to nightmare-inducing memes [video]
Samsung (005930) seemed to hit its stride with a series of ads that bashed Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone and the legions of consumers who line up …
Analyst fears PC sales may decline ‘for years to come’
Earlier this year, some analysts estimated that despite the transition to a “post-PC world,” the personal computer industry would continue to grow. Recent reports have …
Google announces $199 Acer C7 Chromebook to go on sale Tuesday
What’s better than a $249 Samsung (005930) Chromebook? How about a Chromebook from Acer (2353) that sells for just $199. Google (GOOG) announced on Monday that Acer’s …
Best Buy has invested 50,000 hours training employees to help consumers make sense of Windows 8
With its new Windows 8 operating system, Microsoft (MSFT) has brought a complete overhaul to the Windows platform that includes an emphasis on the Metro …
Lenovo not worried that 7-inch tablets will wreck its PC business
With a variety of smaller Android tablets already available, along with the iPad mini and the possibility of an Xbox Surface, 2013 is shaping up …
Apple’s new Fusion Drive makes Macs start up twice as fast [video]
One of the less-heralded new products that Apple (AAPL) showed off last month was the Fusion Drive, a super-speedy new hard drive that that combined the …
Apple might ditch Intel processors in future Macs
In the not too distant future, your Mac might be powered by a processor normally reserved for smartphones and tablets. Bloomberg Businessweek is reporting that “Apple engineers …
The secret behind the new iMac’s thinness: It’s all about the display
Apple (AAPL) unveiled a completely redesigned lineup of iMac computers at its press event in San Francisco last week. In traditional fashion, the Cupertino-based company …
Apple SVP Phil Schiller discusses the evolution of the iMac
The new iMacs are so thin not only because of a new laminated glass and screen combo, but because Apple (AAPL) removed the optical drive. …
Users can’t upgrade the RAM in Apple’s new 21.5-inch iMac
The iPad mini might have stolen the show at Apple’s (AAPL) Tuesday event, but the new redesigned iMac easily comes in second. With 5-millimeter thick edges …
